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Managing Your Parents: There are many issues that arise when dealing
with your aging parents. Even during your middle age your parents still
think of you as a child. There are ways to enhance or improve your relationship
with your aging parent. The articles included in this category will show
you how. Also offered in this collection of articles are concrete suggestions
on how to best deal with the tough issues that exist, such as moving your
parent to an elder-care residence.
Immature Parents: How Teens Can Deal
By
Ginger Rue
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Great article for teens, and younger people who, for whatever reason, have parents who may be less mature than their kids.
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13-May-2014
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Blue Plate Special
By
Julia Sneden
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If you are aware of the term 'sandwich generation' you need to read this article. If you are feeling squeezed between the needs of your children and the needs of your aging parents, take a few minutes to read this article and take heart.
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18-Jun-2007
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THE SLIPPERY SLOPE ...Caring for the Very Old... (Part One)
By
Julia Sneden
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This is a general overview of what you can likely expect when you take over the caregiving of your elderly parent. Somewhat grim at times, but this article provides some good common sense advice for caring for your elderly parent.
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18-Jun-2007
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Age Rage Revisted or Ain't Your Dearie, Dearie!
By
Julia Sneden
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'The anonymity of old age encourages presumption on the part of others....' If you regularly provide elderly care in a professional or non-professional capacity, you'll want to read this article. Maybe you'll rethink how you interact with the elderly.
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18-Jun-2007
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Talking to Your Parents - or Other Adults
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This is an article aimed at young teens, but parents will find it a worthwhile read as well. As teenagers become young adults trying to find their way, there are strategies to help manage the relationship with parents, such as keeping the communication lines open. Read this smart article for more advice.
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18-Aug-2004
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Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother
By
Susan Newman, Ph.D.
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This is a wonderful article adapted from the author's book called 'Nobody's Baby Now: Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother and Father'. There are a few tips on how to reinvent your adult relationship with your parents. What do you do when your parents treat you like a baby? Read this article for some helpful advice.
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18-Aug-2004
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Graying of America
By
Patricia Tanner Nelson
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Family and Child Development Specialist
University of Delaware-Newark
Who's responsible for dependent elderly? Current trends (the graying of the baby boomers, increases in the number of vulnerable "old old," and the popularity of early retirement) suggest that by the year 2000, nearly 40% of the federal budget may be consumed with aging-related programs.
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26-Jun-2003
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Care for aging parent often falls to women
By
Barbar Bartlein
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Seventy-three percent of caregivers for aging parents are women, according to the nonprofit organization Children of Aging Parents. The group estimates that 22.4 million households in the United States are involved in caregiving with the average age of the caregiver being 46 years, when employees are often at the peak of their careers
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26-Jun-2003
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Care For the Caregiver: the Right Thing to Do
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Adult children often feel social and psychological pressure to bring their aging parents into their homes. But often family circumstances, lack of living space and personalities make this an undesirable solution. The hardest task an adult child has to face may that of saying "no" to a parent who wants to move in with you, or in recognizing when the care of a loved one at home has become too difficult.
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26-Jun-2003
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Transition Issues for the Elderly and Their Families
By
Avrene L. Brandt, Ph.D.
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In this article we will be looking at the changes that senior adults and their families encounter as parents transition into being "older adults". These changes will be described and recommendations made as to how to adjust to change and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.
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26-Jun-2003
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Geriatric Care Managers Working with Trust Officers
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The Geriatric Care Managers documentation is valuable evidence for the need for expenditure of funds by the trust officer. Geriatric Care Managers are efficient, competent unbiased and professional at managing client or customer care needs. Geriatric Care Managers help the older adult stay in their home as long as possible but if a different setting is needed they evaluate all the resources available and help match the older adults needs to the most appropriate facility as cost effectively as possible.
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18-Jun-2003
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