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How to Hire In-Home Caregivers

Many older people eventually hire in-home caregivers; this can allow people to live independently in their own homes for much longer, and can take some of the pressure off other primary caregivers....

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How to Encourage a Retired Relative to Find a Hobby

Retirement means 8 hours of work becomes 8 hours of leisure, and leisure can be no fun if you feel there's nothing interesting to occupy your time.

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How to Find Out About Gay and Lesbian Retirement Communities

If you're looking for a retirement community today, your options are pretty much limited to the same communities straights go to as well as a couple just for gays and lesbians, but many gay and lesbian...

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How to Help Your Elderly Parents Move

There comes a time when your aged parents become too infirm to live independently anymore. Moving out of their home is a wrenching experience for them, as it signifies a loss of independence. Some may...

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How to Plan for Elderly Parents' Care

As your parents enter their sunset years, you want to ensure that their lives are as comfortable as possible--and you want to make sure you aren't saddled with a burden you can't handle. Talk with your...

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How to Respect the Eldery

A society that recognizes the value of their elderly citizens and respects the wisdom they can offer will benefit from the interaction. Age can bring a wealth of knowledge from one's experiences, and...

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How to Behave With Grandparents

Babysitting grandchildren can be a grandparent's greatest joy until the child needs to be disciplined. For grandparents who raise grandchildren while parents work or those who just babysit...

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How to Keep a Senior Citizen Parent Healthy

Keeping your senior citizen parent healthy may seem like quite a challenge. You can help your senior citizen parents a great deal by understanding their needs as they age. Staying healthy as they age...

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How to Keep a Senior Citizen Parent Active

Staying active is an important part of keeping your senior citizen parent healthy. Activities do not have to be strenuous to be effective. Having fun is an indicator of how long the activity will be...

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How to Talk to Aging Parents About Their Future

It is difficult for a child to consider the role reversal of caring for an aging parent. It is important to talk to your parents about topics such as elder care and finances before they develop serious...

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How to Find Housing Options for Seniors

Senior citizens have different housing needs because of age and decreased incomes. Housing options for seniors vary by location throughout the country. One of the primary considerations for many...

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How to Use an AARP Membership

You have approached the fabulous age of 50 and joined the ranks of card-carrying American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) members, but have you figured out what to do with the card or is it just...

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How to Communicate With an Elderly Parent

When it comes to communicating with elderly parents, your concern likely lies in discussing important issues, such as finances, living arrangements and health care. These are sensitive topics,...

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How to Care for the Elderly

There are many things to consider when caring for the elderly, from finances to health concerns. Add to that mental and emotional issues you will both be facing- and caring for the elderly can seem...

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How to Find Winter Activities for Seniors

Depending on where you live, winter can be a difficult time for seniors. The shorter daylight hours and weather combine to decrease activity. Experts agree: staying active both physically and mentally...

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How to Help One Parent Cope With the Death of the Other

Loosing a spouse to death is the hardest thing that most of us will ever face. When the surviving spouse is elderly, this loss is even harder. As an adult child there are some things you can do to help...

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How to Be a Good Grandparent

Being a good grandparent sounds easy, but there's a fine line that new grandparents have to walk if they are to succeed in this role. As a grandparent, you need to learn your new boundaries since...

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How to Write Love Poetry for Seniors

Senior citizens have a unique perspective on life, having lived through decades of change. Seniors who have been married for many years will appreciate poetry that reflects love through the decades....

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How to Find Senior Communities

Many seniors need affordable housing that offers convenience, companionship and opportunities for social interactions with their peers and the community. Senior housing communities should also provide...

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How to Find Senior Citizen Ride Programs

Senior citizen ride programs are popping up all over the country offering seniors the freedom they desire to shop, run errands and get out to see friends. Almost every community has a senior citizen...

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