The ideal multigenerational family home is, for the most part, a thing of the past.  When an elder family member comes to live because they are unable to be independent, family dynamics change drastically, and often an untenable situation arises.  The health care required for an aging and ailing elder family member may just be too much for the family to manage.  As hard as it is to face, issues of limited space, money, and time need  to be considered. And, as much as...

There's a problem that every extended family are unlikely to avoid: the elderly care! The parents have devoted all their lives to us when they are strong; now, when they turn weaker and weaker, it's our time to make some contribution to our parents.

1 Spend more time with parents.

With the flying of time, the parents have much less friends: maybe some of them have died away; maybe some of them are too weak to walk outside. In a word, parents begin to be lonely when...

Caretakers should take advices from anyone who has had a decent stint as a caretaker in the past. Their experience can prove to be very handy as they can tell you about the hazards and pitfalls involved in this profession. One advice you are sure to hear from these people is the danger of falls at anytime. The elder community has an appalling number of falls every year. This is mainly because they are quite weak and unstable on their feet. Their bodies are not conducive for stable...

There left a blank of the cell phone market, what is it?

The blank is thecell phonesdesignedfor the elderly, but what kinds of cell phones are suitablefor the elderly?

With too many cell phones designed for the man, woman and youngster in the market now, they can get any cell phones which they like: Bar, Flip or Slide; Big or MiNi; Qwerty or numeric app:ds:numeric" target="_self" keypad; Fashionable or Traditional.

However, where are thecell phones for the...

This is Muhammad School (1)

What were the Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad?

What is the wisdom of His words?

Herein, the quoted Prophetic Hadiths (Muhammad's words) are randomly chosen.

1. Prophet Muhammad defines who is not a perfect Muslim

A man asked the Prophet Muhammad, who is the perfect Muslim

Prophet Muhammad said:

"He is not a perfect Muslim, who eats till he is full and leaves his neighbors...

Alzheimer sufferers have very special needs. They need a safe step stool for getting into bed or when trying to get on a bus. So what would you look for in a step stool when considering an Alzheimer sufferer? First, make sure that the step stool has a large standing surface so it is easy to see and to stand on or even turn around on, should the situation require it. Next, make sure that the step stool is rated for 500 pounds, this is very important if your loved one is a bit on the...

Today I'd like to bring to your attention an oft overlooked industry whose services you may one day want to consider: Adult Day Care (ADC) or Adult Day Services (ADS). It's not nursing care, but rather much like children's day care, only for adults who depend on family caregivers to look after them. This service gives their caregivers a much needed break when they need to recharge themselves or otherwise cannot be present to care for a loved one such as when working.

A couple of...

Planning a funeral may be one of the most difficult things you ever have to do.  You are forced to make numerous difficult and often expensive decisions during a time of severe emotional distress, which makes these already difficult decisions even more complicated.  Shopping for caskets, choosing a venue for the service, buying a funeral plot, planning a wake or memorial service, what clothes to bury your loved one in and so on are just a few of the choices you will be...

A growing crisis and concern, caring for elder adults is unlike child care.  Where as the dependency of children decreases over time, with an aging parent, it will increase.  Many of us have successfully raised our children and maintained excellent work records.  Our sons and daughters suffering only minimal scars of our leaving them alone and in the care of others.  Through all of this, we usually had the joy of watching them progress, and learn, becoming more...

One of the most important decisions you need to make as a senior citizen is whether or not to move to a nursing home. While it can be difficult to leave one's own private house to live in a care home with other people, in many cases it's the best solution to ensure you get the best care possible around the clock. You'll find a host of other benefits, too, including a whole new social life.

Also known as nursing or residential homes, care homes are places where you can live and be...