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Old Colony Elder Services' Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a complimentary six-week educational course for family caregivers entitled "Powerful Tools for Caregivers".

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers course is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while taking care of a relative or friend. Caregivers who are caring for a parent, spouse or friend at home, in a nursing home or even across the country,...

As you consider your Legacy Video project, planning ahead will make your project run smooth and ensure you cover the most important points you want to include.

Make sure you understand what equipment you need, first. Good equipment (gear) makes a big difference in the final look and feel (quality) of your DVD. What camera will you use? Microphone choice and lighting are critical components as well. What background compliments your subject best? How will you eliminate noise...

Dallas caterers work tirelessly to insure your event is a smasshing success that your friends and family will crow about for years. The professionalism displayed will be the difference between a mediocre event and one that truly lives on in memory for ever.

If you have any doubts about the worth and value these professionals provide then I'm going to put those to rest right now. I'm sure your mother told you how important it is to work with experts and find those who know...

Because we spend at least a third of our lives in bed it is very important we make ourselves as comfortable as possible in bed. For those who have restricted mobility or are completely immobilised, the percentage of time spent in bed will be much higher making it imperative that ease of movement, comfort, and safety are considered when selecting a bed. The proper choice will ensure comfort and ease of movement in or out of bed.

Our well being relies on us getting adequate rest and...

When purchasing a lift chair online it is important to shop with an authorized dealer. Authorized dealers can afford to pass factory discounts on to customers and help them save money. Shopping for a lift chair online should be an enjoyable experience. Online you can find the largest selection of lift chairs from manufacturers you trust. Berkline, Pride and Golden Technologies have many authorized dealers on the internet. But many people shopping online for lift chairs often ask the...

Imagine for a moment that you are a senior citizen, living in San Diego, wondering what will become of you if and when you hit the stage where you can no longer care for yourself. What will become of you? Do you have family that will be willing and able to care for you in your declining years? Will they urge you to move into an assisted living facility, or will they place you in a nursing home? How and more importantly, where will you spend your final years? For many families struggling...

For the last 20 years, I have helped clients plan for their “golden years”, including how they will address the issues of aging and remaining independent. And now I am personally experiencing it myself; I am the Designated Daughterwith my own parents. Because my parents and I had “the important conversations” and did the proper planning, I was prepared when I received that ‘Call in the Night’.Part of creating the life of your dreams is making sure you...

Identity theft even applies to the dead. Write your obituaries with identity theft in mind because the deceased's identity is an irresistible target for thieves. There are tips that you can follow to avoid identity theft.

Victims of identity theft

Identity theft of the dead is a deplorable topic to have to discuss, but it must be talked about to help those who may be victims of identity theft in the future. The problem is compounded by the fact that the family is grieving...

Everyone makes their decisions about senior housing lifestyles differently, and each situation is unique. However, senior housing professionals have come to recognize 4 main types of consumer.

#1 --> The Advance Planner

This is the person who starts their research early, taking their time to become an educated consumer and exploring all the options that are available. Usually this type of person is not afraid of the tough questions, willing to discuss...

Our quality of life depends on many factors: social, financial, physical. The later years of our lives should be a time of recreation, relaxation, and reflection on a life lived well. As we all know, this kind of experience takes planning.

Besides managing our money, family and friends, we have to manage our health in order to live this time to the fullest. Of course, there are any number of health problems that can arise as we age, and they can affect  our quality of...