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Botox Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Seniors
By Shelley on February 05th, 2012

Botox Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Seniors

Botox Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Seniors The United States Food and Drug Administration approved Botox for use in treating urinary incontinence among elderly patients in August of 2011. Primarily conceived as a wrinkle-reducing alternative to plastic surgery, Botox has eluded many medical authorities with its growing applications in treating the symptoms of many conditions [...]

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When a Parent Comes to Stay
By Shelley on December 09th, 2011

When a Parent Comes to Stay

When A Parent Comes To Stay   It is becoming more and more common for elderly parents to move in with their children. This arrangement can be beneficial for many aging mothers or fathers but if not thought out properly can drastically change the lives of everyone in the household, including the aging loved one. There are several reasons [...]

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By Shelley on June 15th, 2011

10 Springtime Activities for Seniors

    Spring is a time of awakening and rejuvenation.  Watching the earth renew itself and bring forth flowers and greenery gives us hope.  It also gives us a reason to get outside!   Our elder loved ones need the chance to experience the joy that spring brings too. I was watching a video and one [...]

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Preventing Falls in the Aging
By Shelley on April 16th, 2011

Preventing Falls in the Aging

Senior Citizens and Fall Prevention By Guest Writer: Ruth Rogers Every year, many senior citizens have a fall.  Not all of the falls are devastating, but many of them are. Falls can cause broken or fractured bones, loss of motor function and independence, and even death. Unfortunately, many people just accept this as a normal aspect of [...]

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How The Past Can Help the Present
By Shelley on December 16th, 2010

How The Past Can Help the Present

How the Past Can Help the Present – by Maryellen Kernaghan There is a wonderful video called “Care home turns back the clock on dementia”.  You can find it at  www.bbc.uk and search under “health” .  I highly suggest seeking it out.  It talks about using the past to calm dementia patients in the present.  [...]

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Is There a Difference Between Elder and Elderly?
By Shelley on December 13th, 2010

Is There a Difference Between Elder and Elderly?

As we come into the holiday season, many of us reflect back on the “old days” – and sometimes they seem more poignant now than when they were happening! One question that has always haunted me is what is the difference between being an elder and being elderly? Is it like the difference between a [...]

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By Shelley on April 27th, 2010

If Your Parent Falls, Will Someone Be There to Pick Them Up?

I just attended a webinar on falls presented by Warren Hellelfinger, CEO of Bay Alarm Medical. Yes, it was a sales presentation but I learned some astonishing information and wanted to pass it along to you, as a caregiver or would-be caregiver. First of all, falls happen. They don’t just happen in nursing homes (in [...]

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By Shelley on March 20th, 2010

The Wooden Bowl

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year grandson. The old man’s hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather’s shakey hands and failing sight made eating difficult.  Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When [...]

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By Shelley on March 02nd, 2010

Almost Scammed !

Well, here’s a post that I never anticipated writing.  My Mom was almost the victim of an elder abuse scam today!  My sister and I were able to thwart the would-be abuser just seconds before my Mom wired him almost $5000.00. Here’s what happened: My Mom, who is 86, and somewhat hard of hearing as [...]

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By Shelley on January 18th, 2010

Finding a Good Doctor For Your Loved One

Finding a good doctor for an elderly loved one can be a challenge. Many rural areas and smaller towns do not have gerontologists available. This means that a family will need to look at the non-specialists available in their area to provide medical care for their loved one. Look for a family practitioner or general [...]

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