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Three Signs Your Aging Dad’s Stubbornness Could Kill Him
Perhaps your Dad’s always been a bit set in his ways. We get it, lots of Dads have a stubborn streak. They’re often fiercely independent, survivors and leaders throughout their lives. For these Dads,
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How to Treat the Aging Women in Your Family
Have you ever had one of those periods when events came together in just the right way to give you real insight? Well, if you haven’t – pay attention because someday it will happen to you; and if you
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Are You Waiting for a Tragedy to Happen to Your Elderly Parents?
It happens every day, you know. But when I hear about it happening to friends or friends of friends, it makes me so sad. It’s not inevitable that it has to happen this way. Yes, we are all going to get
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Who Are the Women That Influenced Your Life?
What – or really, who – do you think of when someone asks about the women who you have admired or greatly respected in your life? Do you immediately think of the celebrities like actresses and singers
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Your Mom Really Is Lucky that You Care
There’s an old Irish blessing that goes, “May good luck be your friend in whatever you do and may trouble be always a stranger to you.” It’s always a blessing when your mother is fortunate to live
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Home for the Holidays
Many families, especially those living miles away, may be in for a big surprise this year when they go home for the holidays.You may have the feeling that things are changing right before your eyes.
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Do You Know How to Tell If Your Aging Mom or Dad Needs Help?
Ah, don’t you love the holidays? I know they are very busy and there is just so much more to do, but memories are made at this time of year. I recently had lunch with a friend who confided that she had
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5 Tips to Make Long Distance Caregiving Easier
Living far away from Mom or Dad or Grandma and Grandpa was great in your younger years. It was fun to go spend time with them and go do all sorts of things in their home town. But now that they are getting
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3 Steps to Take So Your Aging Mom and Dad Can Stay in Their Home
Did you know that 75% of seniors intend to remain in their homes until they die? That’s a lot! Does that include your aging family members? Do Mom or Dad fall into that category? If so, do you see it
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4 Ways to Make Exercise Fun for Seniors
Okay, okay, okay. Every senior has heard (again and again and again) that they have to exercise. The experts suggest 150 minutes a week. Aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activity are what is traditionally
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