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4 Red Flags to Look for During Holiday Visits With Seniors

Dec022019mjeffersondeclined health, holiday visits, holidays, well-being

According to AgingCare’s website, the holidays are a time for family get-togethers and activities. During this year’s holiday gatherings, it’s a good time to look for warning signs that an older loved one may need some extra help. Here are several red flags to watch out for. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving in collaboration…

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Visiting Older Parents for the Holidays – A Practical Guide

Dec102018mjefferson

Adult children visiting older parents during the holidays may be upset or stressed by what they notice. But don’t be tempted to jump in and try to solve every issue at once. Here’s a practical guide to enjoying the holidays while still offering help. According to AgingSolutions.com, If they are visiting older parents and relatives several time zones away for…

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Tips For Visiting Elderly Relatives During The Holidays

Dec022018mjefferson

This holiday season, be aware of your aging parent’s physical and mental capacity during your visit. Here are some tips to help, taken from the Huffington Post. Elder care is a growing issue in society. Caregiving at a distance can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming. And often the only time caregivers see the loved one is on a family visit,…

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Tips For Visiting Elderly Relatives During The Holidays

Dec192017mjeffersoncaregiving, eldercare, observing

Holiday visits are an ideal time to gauge your elderly loved one’s physical and mental capacity, as well as their environment. In this article by the Huffington Post, we learn what to look for. Elder care is a growing issue in society. Caregiving at a distance can be difficult, stressful and time-consuming. And often the only time caregivers see the…

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Home for the Holidays: Evaluating Your Parents’ Well-Being

Dec122017mjeffersonevaluating, health, holidays, well-being

According to Care.com, the holiday juggle is a good time for evaluating a senior’s health and self-reliance. Here’s what to look for and how to help them. Last Thanksgiving, Eliza Kendall visited her parents at her childhood home in Darien, Conn. They had both lost weight since she last saw them, her mother most noticeably. And when Kendall looked inside…

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10 Clues Your Aging Parents Need Help

Dec052017mjefferson

What clues should you look for over the holidays? If you are planning to visit your aging parents over the holidays, here are 10 clues that may signal they need help. Maybe you’re planning a visit to see one or both of your aging parents after a period of not seeing them. Like a lot of adult children of elderly…

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Healthy Summer Barbecue

Jul022017mjefferson

July 4th, Independence Day, generally means families gather in the backyard and enjoy a barbecue. For aging parents, the barbecue you fix might not always digest very well. But there are alternatives. Before you light the charcoal or turn on the gas grill, take a peak at this article on how to “Cook Up A Healthier Summer Barbecue.” The article…

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The Holidays May Highlight the Need for Home Care for Loved Ones

Dec122015Admin

“Mom, we’d all feel a lot better if we knew you had some help.” One of the great joys of the holidays is reconnecting with family who may live far away. But sometimes when adult children visit their elderly loved ones, they find that their parents are no longer as healthy as they remembered. Or they might see signs Mom…

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