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Might as Well Face It, My Loved One Could Be Addicted to Drugs!

Dr. James D. Huysman

What caregivers should know about highly addictive opioids prescribed to loved ones and what potential problems may arise….

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Keeping Seniors Safe in Bad Weather

Dr. James D. Huysman

Keeping seniors safe during extreme weather conditions.

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Peace is an Achievable Goal!

Dr. James D. Huysman

Helping caregivers find peace this holiday season….

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Everything You Want To Know About Caregiving

Joan Lunden

What are the most important conversations to have with a parent or loved one while they are still healthy? I recently spoke with Aging Today about the importance of havi...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Huff Post: 6 Ways Siblings Can Pull Together For Mom And Dad

Joan Lunden

“I have only two regrets in life,” Lunden said. “One of them is that I never did what I’m saying right now…."

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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Aging and Driving

Dr. Dale Atkins

There might come a time when you will have to reevaluate a loved ones capabilities to drive an automobile. Dr. Dale Atkins shares some ways of tell whether or not it migh...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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This is NOT Your Mother’s Caregiving

Dr. Cheryl Woodson

Many of us compare our caregiving to the way our mothers cared for our grandmothers, which might lead us to believe that we aren’t doing a good enough job caring for our ...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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7 Hot Weather Safety Tips for the Elderly

A Place For Mom

When the temperatures reach 90 degrees F, family and caregivers should make an extra effort to check on loved ones who are 65 years old or older. Generally, people adapt ...

Originally posted in: Caregiving
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How to Help an Elderly Loved One with Spring Cleaning

Joan Lunden

Spring is in the air and that means that it's time for some Spring Cleaning!

Originally posted in: Aging Parents
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10 Habits of Exceptionally Happy Caregivers

Joan Lunden

This is a great blog from our friends at A Place For Mom. If you are a caregiver or you know of someone who is a caregiver, you should read this, share this, pass this al...

Originally posted in: Caregiving