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Long Distance Caregiving – Our Journey Begins…
I got the call that so many of my clients have already received. My sister-in-law called me after she visited her mother, Ruth, at her home in Central New York. She was concerned. Her mother looked like she was losing weight. She did what I always recommend to my clients and checked the refrigerator. It [...]
The Paradox of our Time
I found this article and thought it would be a wonderful tribute to all of the family caregivers in our community. It touched me and I wanted to share it with you. Some people say it was written by George Carlin but he always denied it. Even though I don’t know who wrote it, please take a few [...]
The Top 6 Things to Look For On Your Next Visit Home For the Holidays
Most people as they age want to stay independent and remain in their own homes. This is no longer just a dream. There are many services now available to help elders age in place. As a result, most people can remain independent in their own homes far longer than in the past. The key is [...]
A New Study Documents the Negative Emotional, Physical and Financial Impacts of Caregiving on Boomer Women
Women have changed. Boomers today are very different than female caregivers of previous generations. They are still the primary caregivers of their aging relatives but they also work, have children of their own and more of them are divorced and have fewer support structures. This results in very stressful situations for them and their families. [...]
