Tag: "aging parent"

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Time to Talk About Assisted Living?

Time to Talk About Assisted Living?

Most parents don’t wish to be a burden to their children, so when they arrive at a stage in their lives where they may need some additional help, they may be reluctant to share their discovery.  Transitioning to assisted living or to the home of one of their children confirms to them that they are [...]

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Always Welcome

Always Welcome

A couple of weeks ago I broke a wine glass.  It was a special wine glass – one that Phil received when he attended The Wine Blogger’s Conference in Walla Walla.  This particular glass was designed by Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson and is called The One – meaning that she believes you need just one [...]

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The Dangers of Eating Alone

The Dangers of Eating Alone

If you have an aging parent who is living alone or who is perhaps caring for another aging loved one, you may worry that their diet is not nutritionally sound, and with good reason. There are many causes of poor nutritional intake:  recipes are difficult to scale down for only 1 or 2 people decreased [...]

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Dammit Dad!

  This is video that I found on You Tube.  I’m curious; what would YOU do if you were the adult child in this situation?  When is it time to step in? Your email: 

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Signs That a Parent or Loved One Needs Assistance

Because yesterday was Mother’s Day and many of you may have visited your Mom in her home or picked her up to take her somewhere, I wanted to chat about the tell-tale signs of an aging parent or relative needing help.   When my father came to live with me almost 4 years ago, I [...]

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Contest -WHY are you a caregiver?

Contest -WHY are you a caregiver?

In honor of National Caregiver’s Month, I too, wanted to sponsor a contest.  There will be 3 chances to win.  The Grand Prize will be this lovely gift basket courtesy of Lambs and Ivy Gift Baskets containing  pampering items for the care giver, such as Karen Neuburger body lotion, chai tea, Godiva chocolate, notecards, an iTunes gift card AND [...]