Tag Archives: Aging Parents

How Do You Choose An In-Home Care Provider?

Posted on November 1, 2011 by CK Wilde

Share your thoughts about selecting In-Home Care. “I can’t afford this!” my father whined. One of the most difficult days I had as a family caregiver was the day my father and I interviewed in-home care providers. Dad was stubbornly … Continue reading →

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Limit Family Anger With Tips For 4 Energy Types

Posted on November 29, 2010 by CK Wilde

The holidays can be a very stressful time for many families. Working adults are not the only ones to feel it. Changes in routine, extra guests in the house, unresolved family conflicts can easily stress out aging parents and even … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2010-Look For Signs That Your Aging Parent Needs Help

Posted on November 13, 2010 by CK Wilde

November is Family Caregiver Month. It is a perfect month to honor family caregivers—spouses, daughters, sons, nieces, nephews and friends who give their time to make the life of a family member better. With all the celebrations and family visits that … Continue reading →

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Where To Get Assistive Devices for People with Hearing Loss?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by CK Wilde

Dad took a certain perverse pride in being hard of hearing. Sometimes it allowed him to talk about what caused his hearing loss—his years of quality control work in incredibly noisy machine shops in the days before OSHA mandated hearing … Continue reading →

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