As your parents get older and you have to assume more responsibility for their care, it can be a challenge. You want to do what is best for them, but you also want them to remain as independent as possible. Balancing the two – and your own life – can be one of the most [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It happens all the time. Your father (or mother) ends up in the hospital in an emergency situation. They quickly move through the different areas – ER, surgery, recovery – and before you know it you hear the most frightening words imaginable. “We’re releasing your Mother in the morning.” What do you do? Especially if [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Stressful lives, lack of exercise and poor diet are contributing factors to hypertension and high blood pressure. Most people know about these risk factors and how to prevent them. The problem is that many patients who are at risk for hypertension and high blood pressure issues are missing vital knowledge. There are certain aspects of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A living will is an important protective tool to help you specify your wishes about a number of things in advance. This document not only protects your desires in the event of incapacitation or death but it also protects your loved ones. During difficult times, it can be hard to make those deeply personal choices [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It can be a difficult situation when you realize that one of your parents needs help. Yet the stress can increase tenfold when you realize both parents need help – in different ways. Dad may be ready to give up the “chores” around the home, such as mowing the lawn and taking care of the [...]
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