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This is a continuation of the story Lessons Learned From Real People …legal, or medical decisions for himself, due to the progress of his disease. Jenna knew that it was dangerous for him to make any money decisions. Her father, on the other hand, thought he was just fine. He…

Do your aging parents resist your help? Do you get frustrated over and over with her refusal to accept someone to come in and clean the house, do shopping, or prepare meals? If so, you are not alone. The problem of resistance in the elderly is not new. Fundamentally, an…

Are you trying to persuade your aging parent or loved one to get some help at home? Is he or she resisting your efforts? Don’t give up. The persuasion of aging parents or an older person to accept help is a process. Here are some approaches and tips that can…

Visit the Aging Parents Support forums! Tip 1.To be an effective caregiver to others you must first know how to set your own personal limits on what you can give of yourself. It is okay to reserve some care for yourself. Tip 2. Don't forget that in your efforts to…

Are you trying to persuade your elderly aging parent to get some help at home? Is he or she resisting your efforts? Don’t give up. The persuasion of an older person to accept help is a process. Here are some approaches and tips that can help. First, be honest. Let…

In Part 1 of the articles on Nursing Home Choices, we discussed some of the helpful websites available to assist you in your search. There are two others worth mentioning, as all contain useful aspects, and differ somewhat from the other sites mentioned in Part 1. 4. National Citizen’s Coalition…

The time has come. Mom can no longer manage at home and is too ill for an assisted living alone . Her doctor has been urging you to place your mother in a nursing home. You feel guilty, but you know you have to do this. What resources can help…