http://www.upublish.info/Category/Elderly-Care/38 Elderly Care articles from U Publish Articles Rss Follow Up Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:09:50 -0700 We all accumulated beliefs, values,ideas and mannerisms from our parents that don't necessarily serve us well. Gail McConnon, aging coach, writes about letting go of the less-than-useful ideas, beliefs and values and then accumulating those that are truly worth holding on to. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Everything-Old-is-New-Again---Except-When-It-Isn-t/167959 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Everything-Old-is-New-Again---Except-When-It-Isn-t/167959 Our loved ones are important to us and that is why placing someone we love in a nursing home is such a hard choice for anyone to make. In addition to feeling like we cannot care for those who have cared for us, we must also deal with not ever having had to take on this task before. There are some many questions you may have about nursing homes that you may not know where to begin. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Discovering-the-Best-Nursing-Home-Care/167719 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Discovering-the-Best-Nursing-Home-Care/167719 To meet the growing demands on our health care system created by the exploding population of older adults, individualized care may be one answer. This article outlines four distinct approaches, that when taken together, will greatly affect the individual, and positively impact the health care system. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Individualizing-the-Care-of-Older-Adults---Not-Too-Late-to-Start--Yet/166002 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Individualizing-the-Care-of-Older-Adults---Not-Too-Late-to-Start--Yet/166002 Do you get the Blues just thinking about caring for your aging parents? Where do these Blues come from and how can we let go of them...and get them to let go of us! Gail shares her own personal experience while explaining why you have them and how to take control back. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Letting-Go-of-Those-Aging-Parents-Blues/165684 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Letting-Go-of-Those-Aging-Parents-Blues/165684 As we age, we cherish the idea of living decades in our homes independently where we have raised our kids and maybe even babysat grandkids over the years. The memories bring warm thoughts and smiles to our faces. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Independent-Living---At-All-Costs-/161607 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Independent-Living---At-All-Costs-/161607 Your parents have spent most of their lives working hard, trying to keep the family together, paying the mortgage to secure a home and putting food on the table. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Senior-Services--Top-Five-Alerts-When-Looking-For-Eldercare/161356 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Senior-Services--Top-Five-Alerts-When-Looking-For-Eldercare/161356 As the gray-haired population hit the mid-sixties, in home care is much in demand. http://www.upublish.info/Article/In-Home-Care-for-Senior-Help--Making-Lives-Better-for-All/160838 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/In-Home-Care-for-Senior-Help--Making-Lives-Better-for-All/160838 Home care is finally replacing the old practice of getting a companion who can run errands for the elderly. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Home-Care-and-Home-Healthcare-Basics--What-You-Need-to-Know/160167 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Home-Care-and-Home-Healthcare-Basics--What-You-Need-to-Know/160167 Home care should not be confused with home healthcare. A trained caregiver helps the elderly or the disabled with the activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and dressing. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Home-Care-and-Home-Healthcare--The-Best-Solution-for-the-Elderly-at-Home/160166 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Home-Care-and-Home-Healthcare--The-Best-Solution-for-the-Elderly-at-Home/160166 It has always been an assumption that elders usually stay at home or indoors doing nothing and merely waiting for another day to end. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Elderly-Services--Different-Elderly-Assistance-for-Different-Elderly-Needs/160164 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Elderly-Services--Different-Elderly-Assistance-for-Different-Elderly-Needs/160164 An adult daycare that has a medical alert system is the ultimate option for the elderly or disabled adult who has no caregiver during the day and need nursing care and physical rehabilitation. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Adult-Daycare-and-Medical-Alert-Service-for-the-People-You-Love/160163 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Adult-Daycare-and-Medical-Alert-Service-for-the-People-You-Love/160163 When a family is embarking on the challenge of finding appropriate, usually immediate housing for their elderly loved one, it would really be helpful to know what to look for and from what to stay away. There of course are a few categories one is considering. They are: Independent Housing, Assisted Living, Board and Care homes, and Alzheimer's facilities. http://www.upublish.info/Article/What-to-be-Aware-of-When-Considering-a-Board-and-Care-Home/156922 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/What-to-be-Aware-of-When-Considering-a-Board-and-Care-Home/156922 A great way to "try out" a senior living community is to do a "respite" stay. These are short-term stays that most (not all) senior living communities offer to residents for them to try out the community to see if it's right for them. It's a huge step for seniors to suddenly change their lifestyle and move to senior living communities. http://www.upublish.info/Article/SENIOR-LIVING-COMMUNITIES/156452 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/SENIOR-LIVING-COMMUNITIES/156452 What to do when you find yourself alone again for the Holidays and it's due to your friends and family dying off or moving to Nursing Homes? Or, your close friend has had to move in with a family member far away to be taken care of. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Holiday-Season-as-Seen-by-the-Elderly/154006 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Holiday-Season-as-Seen-by-the-Elderly/154006 This article is about people like me who have senior parents or in-laws who live alone and us as caregivers worry about them when know one is around. By having a Lifestation medical alert button, we have the peace of mind in knowing that help is only a push of the button away. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Senior-Parents-Living-Alone/150651 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Senior-Parents-Living-Alone/150651 Growing older often means a heightened awareness of our bodies and common ailments that can occur more frequently. Issues such as incontinence, joint and muscle stiffness, or lack of balance become normal parts of our lives that we can minimize by pursuing a healthy, active lifestyle. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Importance-of-Senior-Health/149503 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-Importance-of-Senior-Health/149503 Determining that a loved one cannot function as independently as he or she used to is often a difficult realization. However, once it is apparent that the health and safety of that loved one may be jeopardized in their current living arrangement, alternative senior housing options should be considered. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Shopping-for-Assisted-Living-Facilities/149501 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Shopping-for-Assisted-Living-Facilities/149501 Maintaining a healthy diet throughout life can do more than just keep you slim and fit. Healthy eating is important to senior health care and can sometimes prevent diseases such as heart disease and cancer, as well as provide relief for diseases such as osteoporosis. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Diet-for-Disease-Prevention-and-Senior-Health-Care/149500 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Diet-for-Disease-Prevention-and-Senior-Health-Care/149500 Home care works well for many elderly people. Knowing what to expect and understanding the trade-offs will make family elder care planning more successful. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-Elderly-Care-at-Home-the-Best-Choice-/149262 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Is-Elderly-Care-at-Home-the-Best-Choice-/149262 Given the constant increase in the percentage of aging population, its only natural we start thinking about nursing homes. The Internet is the perfect guide towards senior living, offering a wide range of information and several health care options. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nursing-homes-and-assisted-living---ensuring-independence-and-long-term-support-/148962 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nursing-homes-and-assisted-living---ensuring-independence-and-long-term-support-/148962 Assisted living communities accommodate a large percentage of the elderly population. Similar to individual residences, these facilities provide accommodations for those who need specialized assistance when it comes to activities of daily living. http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-benefits-of-assisted-living-and-home-care/148961 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/The-benefits-of-assisted-living-and-home-care/148961 Nursing homes provide specialized care for people who suffer from various illnesses, disabilities or need rehabilitation. The number of nursing care facilities have increased in the past few years, given the constant demand for such services. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nursing-homes-or-home-care---which-one-is-the-best-/148941 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Nursing-homes-or-home-care---which-one-is-the-best-/148941 If you are suffering from minor back pain, you should really seek treatment. This type of back pain builds up gradually until it causes enough discomfort to take action. Relieving back pain may involve massage therapy to aid healing. Massage chairs are an effective alternative to receiving massage therapy. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Back-Pain-Treatment---Massage-Chairs-Offer-Massage-Therapy/147724 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Back-Pain-Treatment---Massage-Chairs-Offer-Massage-Therapy/147724 Melissa had been determined that she would be able to care for her mother all by herself, despite protestations from her husband and other family members. "I can do it easily," she proclaimed, trying to ease their minds. "Mother and I will be fine here during the day, and she'll sleep all night. I don't understand why you guys are so worried." http://www.upublish.info/Article/Denver-Elderly-Care/146041 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Denver-Elderly-Care/146041 Searching for retirement housing for yourself or a loved is often a personal lifestyle choice and many options exist ranging from resort-style golf course retirement communities with amenities like clubhouses and activity programs to specialized care units for individuals with dementia or Alzheimers Disease. http://www.upublish.info/Article/Retirement-Housing-Choices/146000 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.upublish.info/Article/Retirement-Housing-Choices/146000