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Momma knows that at sometime we all must deal with the passing of a loved one. How do we handle the whole funeral setting with children?

Momma Explains: When I was nine, my dearest grandmother died and I was devastated. I did not really understand death nor its ramifications but I knew I loved her desperately and wanted her back. My parents, in an effort to shield the children, did not allow us to attend the wake nor the mass and...

When we look for a home for our parents who are in need of extra care, it’s important to choose the right level of care that they need. We are an inherently proud race of people. When we are in a situation where too much help or care is being offered to us, we will distance ourselves from it.
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While investigating into the treatment procedure of elderly in various aspects of society, mainly focusing on their interaction with the adolescents in society, one may be amazed at the variety of emotional expressions of the seniors. While at times they prove to be genuine caregivers and well wishers, a single careless action may invite rude remarks and often harsh attitude which may be offensive and hurting at the same time. Analyzing the cause, one may come to the conclusion that...

In tough times, the right sympathy words can go a long way to soothing the turbulent heart of the bereaved. While you are searching for the right words to express your sadness and empathy, you may very well be combating your own emotional roller coaster or taking your own trip through the grieving process. ObituariesHelp.org takes the guesswork out of what to write in a sympathy card or letter.

Never is it really easy to write good words of sympathy, but the first time you do it...

As nursing homes and assisted living facilities continue to balloon in astronomical price, many elders and their families are turning to home-care providers for assistance. Many elders enjoy the independence of living in their homes, while receiving the required medical care that cannot be furnished from their relatives or friends.

Home care services can be provided by a few agencies, including: home health agencies, hospices, homemaker and home care aide agencies, staffing and...

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Nursing homes provide specialized care for people who suffer from various illnesses, disabilities or need rehabilitation. The number of nursing care facilities have increased dramatically in the past few years, given the constant demand for such services. Once reserved only for senior citizens, Florida nursing homes admit patients with special needs, including those who are physically disabled, mentally ill or suffer from drug/alcohol addictions.

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There are so many good reasons that the Elderly should own a Medical Alert Device that a Senior Citizen should instead ask themselves, "Why don't I own a Medical Alert Device?" If all that a device did was offer peace of mind, it would be worth it; however, the device offers so much more.

Many of the Elderly live alone, far from caring family and old friends. Even if they do live with a spouse, that spouse is oftentimes too debilitated to help with a fall or...

It is expected that the over sixty-five year's old population in the US is only going to grow further in the next twenty-five years. What makes matters even more worrisome is the fact that elderly health care cost during this period is also going to increase. So much so, that it is expected that during this time period elderly health care costs will more than double, thanks in great part to the three and a half percent growth (it is estimated) that is going to take place in the numbers...

Informal caregivers are family, friends or volunteers who provide care for a loved one. Informal caregivers are rarely paid directly for their services. They may receive indirect payment through sharing a loved one's income or assets. Although informal caregivers may provide services in a facility, in most cases they are providers of care in the home.

Caregivers face many challenges providing care at home. A wife caring for her husband may risk injury trying to move him or help...