Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Eldercare

Why Continuum of Care Is Important When Choosing a Retirement Community

by Mathew Gorman As you or your senior loved ones continue to age, unavoidably, there is a steady loss of ability to care for yourself as fully as you as soon …

Manchester Elder’s Abuse Caught on Camera Leads to Campaign for Reform

Eldercare is now an established employment field wherein professionals care-givers are employed to provide care to elders who can’t look after themselves and …

Older people ending up in hospital due to inappropriate prescriptions

THE INAPPROPRIATE PRESCRIBING of medications is linked to the increased hospitalisation of older people in Ireland, according to new research. The studies, …

They Go: Lessons Learned While Caring for the Dying

by Laura Anne White Forever alive, forever forward, Stately, solemn, sad, withdrawn, baffled, mad, turbulent, feeble, dissatisfied, Desperate, proud, fond, …

7 Things to Check before Joining a Retirement Community

by John Gary Retirement communities are a boom for elders in the modern age lifestyle. There are many elderly people around us who want to live the golden …

Signs of Decline: How to Know if Your Elderly Loved One is Ready for Assisted Living

by Len Haberman There are significant emotional and even practical barriers that make the decision to look at the option of assisted living, as a challenging …

How to Communicate Patiently with Alzheimer’s Sufferers

by Clare Evans Alzheimer’s is a scary, lonely, and debilitating disease. It can have a huge and devastating effect on a sufferer and their family. Slowly …

8 Engaging Activities Your Recovering Grandparent Can Do to Cope from a Loss

Guest Blogger: Krisca Te  Death is an inevitable part of life and, as we age, the prevalence of death around us increases. If they are lucky, loving couples …

How to Find a Great Carer for Your Aging Parents or GrandParents

Guest Blogger:  Andy C. Not everyone is fortunate enough to remain independent into their later years. As people age, their needs change and they require …

Various Ways to Improve the Lives of Senior Citizens through Internet or Social Media

Guest Blogger: Kathryn Shepherd Social media is nowadays on everyone’s mind due to its immense success across the globe, irrespective of geographical …

Switch Roles: Adjusting To A Rebellious Older Parent

Guest Blogger: Jonathan Rosenfeld  It may be shocking for caretakers to hear one of their aging parents say something that may be perceived as ‘rude’. …

How to Interview for an Elder-Care Position

Guest Blogger: David Harmon  According to the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, an increased life expectancy combined with an ever-growing older population …

What Everyone Should Know About Grandmas

Guest Blogger: Christy Weatherspoon  When I was nine, a family friend looked after me during the summer when my parents were at work. Her name was Rosemary …

Preparing for Senior Care

Guest Blogger: Lisa James With each passing generation comes a fresh new idea for making the most out of retirement and senior years. It should come as no …

It is Never Too Early to Start Planning for Senior Care

Guest Blogger: Lisa James The baby boomers are starting to age and they are looking for a new and different way of life. They are often not ready to retire at …

Being Emotionally Prepared for Long-Term Care

Guest Blogger: Rob Wood An elderly parent or family member will rely on round-the-clock care increasingly as they age. While caring for them may be achievable …

How to Make Your Kids Love Going to School

Guest Blogger: Mike Hawks Children in general hate going to school. There can be a number of reasons for this. Parents tend to take this lightly and force …

Vote for Service-Learning/Volunteering Blog Post

Frances Shani Parker’s blog post Service-Learning Reflections Poem has been nominated for the Assisted Living Today (ALT) Award for Best Senior Homes …

How to give your parent a peaceful passage: Nine pieces of bedside wisdom

Guest blogger  Janice Van Dyck Is a “good death” possible? We get lots of advice on how to live a good life, but who teaches us to die well? Death is the …

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