If I had to visually convey what the experience of hospice is like for both the patient and the family, I would trace the shape of Thunder Road, the largest roller coaster at Carowinds when I was a kid. There are often sheer drops, panicked calls--because few have accompanied a loved one on...
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Undiagnosed UTIs in the elderly can increase fall risks and delirium
Over 10% of women older than 65 years of age reported having a UTI within the past 12 months. This number increases to almost 30% in women over the age of 85 years. And this diagnosis is not uncommon in men either.
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On seeing and not seeing the problems right in front of you
Sometimes we're so close to a situation, we can't see it for what it is. Or because we don't have the bandwidth to deal with it, we will ourselves to not see it.
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What do I do if Mom Passes Away at Home?
In the event that someone passes away unexpectedly at home, here are the things you need to do.
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On friendships which cross age barriers
Developing friendships with those outside your age group can be rich, important and expansive.
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What to expect when filing your first long term care claim
Understanding benefits and filing your first long term care insurance claim is daunting for many. It need not be. While different companies produce their own forms, many ask for the same information.
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Meet Super Senior Jane Bridges
No matter what your age, it's important to have heroes, people who are living fully within their constraints. Jane Bridges, who became an accomplished ceramics artist after a significant stroke, is an excellent example.
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Know yourself: Wisdom practices that can help you weather the crises that come with aging
From the classics to Christianity, Buddhism to Zen, psychologists to poets to presidents, this simple truth is repeated throughout history and through the particular lens and words of individuals we have looked to for wisdom.
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Grandmothers, mothers plant seeds that blossom even late into life
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers who seed so much we cannot see until we are almost too old to thank them for it. To read the entire article visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/mother-s-day-and-the-things-grandmothers-and-mothers-plant-in-us/18381632/
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Reduce junk mail, email and sales calls
Want to reduce stress and start the new year off with a clean slate? Spend an hour registering your (or your parent's) address, email address and phone with these services. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/reduce-junk-mail-and-email-and-sales-calls/17213656/h
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What is a reverse mortgage and when is it wise to consider getting one?
What is a reverse mortgage? How does it work? And when is it prudent to tap into the equity of your house? Mikki Schutte and Eric Colburn, certified experts, answer these questions. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-is-a-reverse-mortgage-and-when-is-it-wise-to-consider-getting-one/18361116/
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Seeing spring as a foreign country
Spring is a time to notice things you may not have noticed before, or talk about things you may not have talked about, in a place you perhaps never knew existed. To read the entire article, visit: https://www.wral.com/seeing-spring-as-a-foreign-country/18358298/
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What to expect when Mom lands in the ER with a broken hip
One in four Americans over 65 falls every year. Over 300,000 of these falls result in a hip fracture. Does your family know how to handle what happens next? To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/the-call-after-the-fall-what-to-do-with-grandma/16945757/
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Building Your Team; Having a Plan
Art Ross shares advice culled from his work with congregants over the course of 50 years on ways to prepare for one's decline and death. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/building-your-team-having-a-plan/18339628/
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Care needs are always changing; Your responses should, too
Approach care needs like you are solving a puzzle. "Does this solution work? No? Okay, let's try this." To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/care-needs-are-always-changing-your-responses-should-too/18331395/
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What is that price again? Be wary of dynamic pricing practices in some Assisted Living and Memory Care
Different residential care communities use different pay model to incentivize their marketing and sales staff. Be aware of dynamic pricing, revenue-based incentive packages, and other business practices that can cost you tens of thousands over two years. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-is-that-price-again-be-wary-of-dynamic-pricing-practices-in-some-assisted-living-and-memory-care/18313524/
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Vigil Corps: A volunteer effort at Carol Woods to make sure no one dies alone
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Aware Senior Care Hosts Author to Share Tips, Humor for Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s
Sandra will share wisdom, funny stories and practical tips for caregivers who love people with Alzheimer's and dementia from her new book, "Dear Clueless: A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's Caregiving." To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/aware-senior-care-hosts-author-to-share-tips-humor-for-caring-for-those-with-alzheimer-s/18315686/
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What do you mean shoulder surgery? I was supposed to go to Africa!
Robert Burns once famously wrote, "The best-laid schemes of mice and men may often go awry." It was this phrase that came to mind as I lamented my fate since retiring just two short months ago. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-do-you-mean-shoulder-surgery-i-was-supposed-to-go-to-africa/18290214/
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“Taking Mom to the Club”: Introducing Adult Memory Care Day Programs
There is no parachute escape when trying to care for a loved one with memory issues, but there are options. Residential memory care is out of reach financially for many and many want to keep their loved one at home anyway as long as possible. Day programs are a great option. To read more,...
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