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The Dos and Don’ts of Shopping at the Dollar Stores

The Dos and Don’ts of Shopping at the Dollar Stores

As caregivers, we all love a good deal, especially in this economy.  Shopping at one of the various dollar stores (The Dollar Store, The Dollar Tree, The 99 Cent Store, etc.) can shave quite a bit off your monthly household and caregiving budget. The most important...

Immobility Problems and Solutions

My remembrances of my father always included his statement that he “had a bum leg”.  Apparently when I was just a baby, he was working for the timber board in Canada and had fallen on a boom of logs which caused him to break his back.  The medical solution...

Does Medicare Cover the Cost of Care in an Alzheimer’s Facility

Question:  My mother is currently in skilled nursing following a recent hospitalization after a fall.  She has Alzheimer’s Disease and I don’t feel that we can care for her at home after her discharge.  Will Medicare cover the cost of her care in an...
Gardening With A Loved One: Crops That Make the Most “Cents”

Gardening With A Loved One: Crops That Make the Most “Cents”

I have written several times about how gardening is a wonderful activity to share with an aging loved one. It’s an easy way for them to participate and feel that they are making a contribution. It’s also a calming experience for the caregiver. Gardening is...