Eating disorders are usually associated with young females. Anorexia and bulimia often plague teen girls because they feel as if they need to live up to the airbrushed images in magazines. When you hear about eating disorders, you do not usually think about senior citizens. The truth is that eating disorders among the elderly is [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In many cases, the role of caregiving doesn’t come on quickly. There are signs along the way. You notice your mother doesn’t remember everything. Or your father can’t keep up with the household chores. Chances are you’ve been asking yourself small questions along the way … “Is he really safe here at home by himself?” [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )You didn’t apply for this job. And chances are you already hate it, knowing its only going to get worse with time. It will be time consuming, affect you emotionally and physically, as well as potentially be financially draining as well. Yet you can’t walk away or change it. Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease are both [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Research indicates that one out of eight Americans belongs to the “sandwich generation”. What is the sandwich generation? If you juggle raising your kids and taking care of your aging parents at the same time, you are a part of the sandwich generation. This can be a tough load to carry, being “sandwiched” between two [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )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 [...]
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