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Is Your Loved One Buried in Trash?

I was listening to a talk radio show the other day – the one that features the somewhat controversial female non-medical doctor who is an advocate of stay at home moms but in my opinion not so sympathetic of our elderly population. (Perhaps that has something to...

Connecting With Mary….

We have talked about the benefits of puzzles to our aging parents and loved ones before.  Today, I’ve asked Karen Miller to share with you the story of Mary who has benefitted from working with puzzles especially created for aging adults. Silently… I gathered...

Happiness: Chase it or Choose it!

Is it really possible to become happier just by deciding you can? I’ve been thinking a lot about that lately.  When books such as The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren became so popular, I began to study them and to consider that...

Thoughts From an Elder on Being Worthless

A friend of mine received the following letter from an 80 year old friend of hers.  Because of its message, we thought it was important to share. “Dear Kendra, We are very sad about our granddaughter and her husband. Her name is Jessica.  She was our lst...

Blood Thinners: Information and Precautions for Elderly Patients

Blood thinners are used to prevent or slow down the formation of blood clots.  They are prescribed to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis, heart attack or stroke in patients at risk for these problems.  In addition, people with atrial fibrillation are often...

Contest -WHY are you a caregiver?

In honor of National Caregiver’s Month, I too, wanted to sponsor a contest. There will be 3 chances to win.  The Grand Prize will be this lovely gift basket courtesy of Lambs and Ivy Gift Baskets containing  pampering items for the care giver, such as Karen...