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Keep Tabs on Mom with Technology
Recently, Lisa, a friend of mine, noticed that her elderly mom’s health has slipped. And since Lisa can’t be around all the time to watch out for her mom, she wanted to know if I knew of any caregiving
Read More . . .7 warning signs your loved one needs help
Aging family members often want to hold onto their independence. Plus, the desire to remain in their home for as long as they can becomes more prevalent as they age. In fact, according to a recent AARP
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Caring for the Elderly: Dealing with Resistance to Change
Caring for the elderly can be challenging — particularly if a loved one is resistant to care. Understand what’s causing your loved one’s resistance and how you can encourage cooperation. By
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Medical Emergency Checklist for Seniors
A tree fell on Leila’s house trapping her in the bedroom under insulation and sheetrock. Fortunately her grandson was visiting from out of state and heard the noise at 5:00 a.m. Things would have
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Grandma Can Take Care of Herself (With a Little Help!)
When you visited Grandma recently, you noticed that her bathroom seems to be unclean and she, too, seems disheveled. We get asked questions about things like this all the time here at Keeping in Touch
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