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Why Do You Want to be a Caregiver or CNA?
Applying for a caregiver position with the right company means a healthy work environment and competitive pay.
Creating a Safe and Happy Home: 7 Crucial Tips on Preparing Your Home for Elderly Parents
From senior bedroom ideas to elderly-friendly stairs, house modifications for elderly parents can be important steps to making a home safe for seniors.
Senior Citizen Boredom: 7 Fun Activities for Homebound Patients
Did you know that we spend 93% of our lives indoors? Unfortunately, not all of us get to go outdoors when desired, especially older people who are either ill or recovering from disease or surgery.
The Only Guide You Need on Long-Term Care Insurance for Elderly Parents
Are you considering long-term care insurance for elderly parents? You have valid reasons for doing so. Long term care for parents can get expensive quickly.
The Need to Know Geriatric Failure to Thrive Symptoms
One-third of our senior citizens are experiencing loneliness symptoms. Pair that loneliness with a chronic illness and increased aging, and you have a recipe for a downward spiral of geriatric failure to thrive symptoms.
Spreading Positivity and Joy: The Importance of Words of Encouragement for Senior Citizens
Reflecting on the aging process, singer-songwriter Mike Love commented, "The great thing about getting older is that you get a chance to tell the people in your life who matter what they mean to you."
The Dos and Don'ts of Managing Paranoia in Elderly Parents
We're still learning about the root of paranoid delusions in the elderly. One study found that an estimated 4% of elderly people show signs of paranoia, meaning that it is not a common or "natural" part of aging.
Advice for Caregivers of Elderly Parents: 6 Expert Tips for Keeping Everyone Happy
In the US, 44% of caregivers are providing help to their elderly parents. So if you're a caregiver yourself, there's a very good chance you're taking care of your mom and/or dad.
A Basic Guide to Getting Power of Attorney for Elderly Parents
At one point in your life, your parents were helping you make big decisions. They taught you to drive, helped you when you were sick, and taught you how to handle money.