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October 15th, 2007

Help the elderly celebrate Halloween

Halloween is coming up, and, it seems like the celebrations get bigger and bigger each year.
But, Halloween can also be a stressful time, especially for the elderly who live at home alone, or, for those with dementia.
Noise, people coming to the door, and, the possibility of pranks make it important to prepare your loved […]

By Elizabeth -- 4 comments

January 16th, 2007

Eldercare and Family Disagreements

When a parent is ill, old family dynamics can resurface. Sibling disagreements, long dormant, may crop up when planning for mom or dad’s care.
According to this article in the Beacon News, one of the most difficult things, even more difficult than heath care planning, can be planning for the division of personal possessions after death:
During […]

By Elizabeth -- 4 comments