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Traveling for the Young at Heart
Travel among seniors has grown in popularity in recent years. In fact travel by those over the age of 65 accounts for the fastest growing segment of the industry.
Hiring Independent Caregivers
Families often choose to use caregivers that are not employees of a home health care agency. There are several things you should consider.
Health Care Surrogate or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
This information was originally posted on our site by Phil Maxey. It appears to contain excerpts from an article by Shae Irving, as well as faqs by Hodes, Ulman, Pessin & Katz, P.A.. DISCLAIMER: This is not Transitions' material (all copyrights and acknowledgments are in tact). We do not specialize in legal matters. This material is posted solely as a service to our visitors.
How Do I Know When to Intervene?
These are common symptoms that indicate your parents may no longer be able to care for themsevles by themselves.
Personal Profile
This form documents the ways / preferences of an aging adult. It is written from his/her perspective, including everything from favorite music and food to sleep patterns to location of key documents.
Nursing Home Tour Form
Please don't forget to bring this check list when you tour a prospective nursing home.
Elder Care Glossary
This is one of the most popular pieces on our site because it's unique. We've got enough to think about, so why stuff our heads with words when we can easily look them-up in the glossary?
Your Parent and You: New Roles
We cannot over-emphasize the importance of understanding how your roles change and how this affects parent-child and sibling relationships!
Effective Communication
Communication strategies for dealing with new roles and the everchanging physical condition of the elderly.
Mapping a Safe Course
While those of all ages can enjoy travelling, the itinerary should take into account a senior's physical and cognitive abilities, and other special needs.
Take Our Parents To Work Day
Work places come alive in April as young people accompany their parents to "Take Our Daughters to Work Day." We propose a new tradition called "Take Our Parents to Work Day." This article was written in 1997, and since then, the idea has been implemented in many companies.
Everything I Needed to Know About Caregiving I Learned in Kindergarten
Common sense lessons that can be applied to caregiving. Play Nice; Share Your Toys. Don't Run With Scissors. Never Skip Recess.
Coping With Alzheimers
A personal story about the spirit to go forward.
Caregiving Statistics and Cost Savings
Who provides most of long term care? How much money is spent by caregivers? How much money can a company save by educating their employees? Arm yourself with facts about aging and caregiving.
Alzheimers Pamphlet
This is a wonderful pamphlet on the four disease stages from the Minnesota Lakes chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This material is the property of the Alzheimer's Association; we are making it available to a wider audience who might not otherwise have access to the hard copy.
Dollars and Sense
Learn to bridge the gap between generations in terms of dealing with finances.
Treasures in the Attic
As caregivers, we often get so wrapped up with the everyday needs of our older relatives that we forget about their thoughts and feelings. Join the author in discovering a most valuable treasure -- her grandma.
Stories About Friendship (American Library Assoc.)
This pamphlet contains suggested readings about relationships between kids and elders.
Health Checkups: Schedule Yours Today
A handy table showing what needs to be checked and when.
Share Family History in a Fun Way
How do we impart to the younger generation an appreciation for experiences of those before? Can we engage children and adults in conversations about the differences and similarities of their lives? Life Story Books are one way to do this.
Preventing Drug Misuse in Seniors
Preventing drug misuse in seniors is of critical concern to health care professionals, caregivers, and seniors themselves. In order for any prevention program to be effective, it must be a team effort.
Aerobic Exercise Boosts Mental Abilities in Elderly
An article about the importance of proper exercise.

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