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Elder Care From an Older Perspective

Most of the articles and columns you read today about 'Elder Care' are from the perspective of those that are, God love them, giving the care. Here, I will try to speak from the perspective of the 'care receiver' rather than the caregiver.
Don Seibert
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How Do I Go About Finding And Hiring An In-Home Caregiver For My Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease?

Strategies for finding and hiring a qualified in-home caregiver for your loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia are discussed. Follow these steps to ensure that your loved one gets the best care possible at a price you can afford.
William Hammond
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Choosing A Care Home

When choosing a Care Home, we recommend choosing four or five that fit your personal requirements, and then having a good look round each one as this will give you a good basis for comparison. It may be that none of the first five are suitable, but at least you will have formed a checklist in your head of things you like and things you don't.
Cliff Arnold
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How to Assess a Home Care Agency

At some point in your care giving experience, an educated decision regarding home care agencies will become critical. We have some essential questions that can help prepare you for this difficult decision.
Beth Seidelhuber
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8 Winter Fall Prevention Tips For Seniors

Ah, winter. Blizzards, freezing temperatures, visiting the ER because you fell on the ice. For kids, winter is an exciting time.
Mike D. Ross
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Every Thing About Elder Care - What You Must Know

There are many problems that are worthwhile to be regardful of when it comes to the subject of elder care. Caring for an aging parent or friend is a must but can certainly be trying. It is worthy to know that there are many resources and facilities out there that you can use to help you through such a process, of which will be discussed here.
George Kissi
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Depression and Guilt for Caregivers

Caregiving for an elderly parent is one of the hardest jobs there is. Depression is something that almost every caregiver faces. You must learn how to recognize the symptoms and immediately take care of them.
Maria Sandella
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Caregiver Discussions With Doctors And Health Care Professionals

Good communications with healthcare professionals is very important for a caregiver. This article discusses several available resources for getting the information you need.
Maria Sandella
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When You May Need to Hire a Daily Money Manager

Do you know someone who could use the services of a Daily Money Manager? Consider these situations to see if they sound like you or someone you know.
Kathy Swann
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Alzheimer's Disease- Facts You Should Be Aware Of

It is usually in the 60's that symptoms of Alzheimer's disease can start appearing. Very often they are dismissed as just 'getting old'. In many cases unfortunately, these symptoms have much more serious consequences thanjust getting forgetful or just getting old.
Robert William Locke..
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