Guest BloggerHow to Help Seniors Organize and Declutter Their Homes
Organization is a challenge for people of all ages. After decade upon decade of living in their homes, though, seniors often accumulate mass amounts of clutter and sometimes find it nearly impossible to scale back and organize. Three in four seniors want to age in their own homes, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), but this sometimes becomes impossible when excess clutter becomes a safety issue. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths among Americans who are over the age of 65, and a disorganized home that is filled to the brim with excess stuff can
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Kendall VanBlarcomHow to Help Elderly Parents Who Don’t Want Help
Watching a parent grow old is one of the hardest things children have to go through. It’s hard to see someone you love lose their independence because of age. How to Help Elderly Parents Who Don’t Want Help To make matters worse, many seniors refuse help, and it can be difficult to know how to help elderly parents who don’t want help. How to Help Elderly Parents Who Don’t Want Help There are varying degrees of needs that seniors have. But it is possible to help every elderly parent get the help they need — no matter how much they refuse or
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Jeff DaileyInformation to Know Before You Hire a Caregiver
Information to Know Before You Hire a Caregiver When looking for the perfect caregiver, many families don't know where to begin. Though the Internet offers a quick solution for finding caregiver information, it can also be a misleading source. Whether looking for a babysitter for a few weeknights or a full-time nanny, knowing the history of your caregivers is vital. In fact, according to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, babysitters are responsible for 4.2 percent of criminal acts against children under six years of age. Though this is a small percentage, some believe these types of crimes could
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10 of the Most Common Relationship Problems Relationships are not easy. It takes hard work from both people to make one work. Even when working hard at a relationship, some issues are faced by most couples. The following are some of those common relationship problems, so you can prepare yourself. Most Common Relationship Problems #1: Affair – Infidelity Emotional, physical, and even financial infidelity happens in relationships for many reasons. While many relationships end because of this problem, some couples are able to recover from it. Recovering from it takes time and a lot of work from both people. #2: Sexual
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Better Ways to Help a Senior as a Caregiver I was speaking to a client the other day who was quite frustrated with her elderly mother. She can see her mother is having a difficult time making decisions, but when she tries to help, her mother becomes upset. This then can lead to an argument that keeps them from talking for days. When they finally do start talking, there’s an awkwardness. This can then sometimes lead to another argument that ends up causing the relationship to suffer. As I was talking to this particular client, I realized that it wasn’t
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