Aging In Place Commentary Page

I've created this Aging in place commentary page to fill a niche that has developed with visitors to my site. I've been receiving emails that have made me recognize the need to generate another forum for caregivers and aging baby boomers to express themselves.

Are you an aging baby boomer with questions and concerns about aging in place or aging in general?

Are you a family member that needs information on how to advocate for the aging senior in your life?

Are you a health care professional that has experience and knowledge that you can share with others?

Do you want to share information about your care giving experience? Or do you have a question about something that you are unsure of?

Now is your chance to have your say. Share your unique point of view!

PLEASE NOTE: This page is intended to provide an outlet for people that are providing and advocating for an aging senior in their life. It is not intended as a replacement for legal, medical or professional advice.

You're probably not alone--your personal experience could resonate with other readers on this site. Share your stories, ask your questions, rant, rave or stomp your feet!

Please! Use a name and where you are from. Otherwise I will have to delete your message.

If your email address is wrong and I can not contact you about your question it will be deleted!

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Can Help--Need Help--This Is The Place To Share

Narcissism and care giving stress
I am a live-in caregiver for a client who is as you described, exactly. I had not been able to put my finger on it before, so this is most helpful. I have ...

Question re: Home Health Care with home health aides versus assisted living
I'm hoping to get some advice from this forum. I'll start off by saying that I'm an ICU nurse.

My grandmother (76 yrs old) recently had a debilitating ...

Reasonable contract amount for daily care by family care giver? Not rated yet
I would like to write a contract as a family caregiver to an elderly relative with whom I live. What is a fair amount to request for daily assisting an ...

The Joy of Senior Acitivties Keeps Me Going at 83! I Can Help You Not rated yet
I am a professional artist, age 83, and after 60 years of art I am still painting every day. One of the lucky ones.
I started and developed an online ...

What is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Durable Medical Power of Attorney? Not rated yet
I am confused about the difference between a living will and a durable medical power of attorney. I thought they were the same thing. Can you help me understand ...

Fall prevention:Getting an older adult to use assistive devices can be an issue. Not rated yet
Most of my friends are my age, which is in our 50's, and we all have siblings, parents and other older friends.

We all were active and know what it ...

Question about proper body mechanics and communication? Not rated yet
I was so happy to find this site. I was fortunate to find several weekend hours caring for a woman in a facility. I am not a healthcare professional,...

Veterans Benefits -HOW TO APPLY FOR THE AID & ATTENDANCE IMPROVED PENSION Not rated yet
There is much information that needs to be gathered and prepared when applying for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. We have compiled a list of the ...

A Gift Idea for Seniors Not rated yet
This year, like most everyone, I'm experiencing financial difficulties. So, this Christmas, I've had to significantly decrease my gift list. One person ...

Keep a Job While Caring for Elderly Relative Not rated yet
I came across this on you tube. This is a clip from you tube on a very important subject.
Take time to cut and paste it into you browser.

www.youtube....

Support our Vets Send This Open Letter to the Department of Veterans' Affairs Not rated yet
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement

“To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan”...

Helping deal with the VA -A Daughter's Promise Not rated yet
I'm often asked the question "why "I have taken this mission on. It is a 9-year journey of how I arrived at this point but as with many things, it is ...

Study: Elders happier with long-term in-home care from families rather than professionals Not rated yet
I came across this article thought that it would be of interest to your readers.
CHARLOTTESVILLE — Most families, at some point, will struggle with a ...

Aging Boomers Face a Shortage of Caregivers Not rated yet
Lisa Gibbs from MONEY Magazine wrote a great blog post titled Aging boomers face caregiver shortage.

She begins her blog post with a mention of the ...

Looking For A Nursing Home? Here is a checklist Not rated yet
At your request I have created this checklist

Choosing a Nursing Home Checklist

When it becomes necessary for nursing home placement, you need ...

Signs that You need to Increase the level of care Provided Not rated yet
Here is a list of things that you may want to observe to identify that more help is needed.

PHYSICAL SIGNS
1. There will be some difficulty with walking....

Become proactive when providing care for aging parents Not rated yet
Diane, my hats off to you...This is an important subject that many people need more information on. I myself have started to care take for both my parents ...

Care giving And A Story of The Miracle of the Crab Pot Not rated yet
The Miracle Of the Crab Pot
B Y S U S A N C. R A I N E S - B R I D G E S

CRAB FISHERMEN HAVE ODD CUSTOMS at sea. Living and working in the sea gives ...

Suggestions for Care giving, to avoid Care giver stress and the Power of Positive Thinking for Healing Not rated yet
I thought that I would share my message I sent to my family and friends when my father was diagnosed with cancer. I will keep all abreast of his progress....

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