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Holiday Traveling And Elderly Parents
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Traveling with an elderly parent can be a wonderful experience. It is a chance to learn about your family, share memories and have new experiences that you both will always cherish. But it requires planning and organization to make sure your paren...
Do My Parents Or Grandparents Need Care??
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
With medical advances and healthier lifestyles, people are living longer - often 20 to 30 years into retirement. We all hope our loved ones live long, healthy, and prosperous lives, but the reality is many people may require assistance or care as ...
Who Do You Want To Speak On Your Behalf If You Are Not Able?
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES An advance directive gives instructions about your health care, what you want done or not done, if you can’t speak for yourself. It’s called an advance directive because you choose your medical care before you become seriously i...
What Can I Do To Prevent Elder Abuse?
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Report suspected mistreatment to your local adult protective services agency or law enforcement. Although a situation may have already been investigated, if you believe circumstances are getting worse, continue to speak out. Keep in contact – Talk...
Elder Abuse And Neglect
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
There’s an elderly neighbor you’ve known for years and visited with on several occasions. When you see her coming out to get her paper as you walk up the street, you slow down and greet her at the mailbox. She says hello but seems as if she doesn’...