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July 18, 20190Comments

Have an Advanced Directive

Many adult children find out how unprepared their parent really is when they go into the hospital. Only 30% of seniors have an Advance Directive in place.

May 22, 20190Comments

Three Sides to Every Doctor Visit

A good friend of mine shared a story with me about an experience she had while at the hospital where her daughter was undergoing a major surgery.

July 19, 20180Comments

Asking the Right Questions – Primary Doctor

One of the most effective things you can do to ensure continuity of care is to set up a meeting with your parent’s primary doctor within a week of discharging from the hospital.

July 19, 20180Comments

There are various signs which indicate that your parents are no longer in a position to live alone. These particular signs should be taken as a warning that your elderly parents need additional care or assistance,

July 19, 20180Comments

Memory Loss Safety Tips

Whether your parent has short-term memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, having a safe home is critical to preventing a serious injury. It is your job as a caregiver to adapt the house

July 18, 20180Comments

Long Distant Caregiver

Managing your mom or dad’s care from another town, county or state can be very challenging. Caregiving companies will often see an increase of work after the family has visited from out of town after the holidays.

June 25, 20180Comments

Making Decisions for Mom and Dad

As a child of an elderly parent, there are few things more important than making good decisions. One of the problems with our healthcare system is that it is very fragmented. Often the care you receive from each stop

June 24, 20180Comments

Choosing a Facility

Choosing the perfect assisted living facility for your mom or dad is an important decision, as they will ideally spend the rest of their lives there, and have great continuity of care. When looking for a perfect assisted

June 19, 20180Comments

Senior Driver – Taking the Keys!

Have you been in the car lately, while your parent has been driving? Here is the question for you. Would you let your small child be driven by your parent? If the answer to that question is no, it is time to start

by David

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