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Memories as the Elderly Caregiver…

Are you finding yourself on a journey of providing more and more care-giving for your elderly parent or senior friend? It might even be an everyday part of your current life… If so, you’ve no doubt enjoyed having the bragging rights about your mother’s, father’s or friend’s health and mental clarity. They’ve always been independent and always cared for themselves. Now, you may find that things are slowly beginning to change as the wheels of time move ever more further forward. Are you noticing the factors that are affecting your communications, not the least of which could be your elderly loved one(s) memory lapse along with their hearing loss? Like, maybe your mom is forgetting that on Mother’s Day you always exchanged gifts and cards. Or, maybe your father just called you to ask when your birthday was. Or, your elderly friend is forgetting when s/he had their last meal. As a sibling, you may be noticing the struggle with your “new” mother/father, as you find yourself de...
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How to know when a parent needs more care

Deciding whether it's time for elder relatives to make new living arrangements takes the keen observation and the subtle questioning of a Sherlock Holmes, says Susan Fleischer, president of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Elders minimize and camouflage difficulties. Adult children and caretaker spouses struggle with guilt and fear. Denial is common. "Making the decision is about 50 percent emotional and 50 percent reality," says Linda Fodrini-Johnson, past president of the national association and executive director of the Eldercare Services in San Francisco. The decision about what to do frightens people so much that they delay recognizing problems, says Lue Taff, geriatric care manager for Dallas' the Senior Source. "People always think they're going to have to make a move," she says, "but if there are funds, people can often stay in their homes." She recommends first focusing solely on whether the fami...
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Learn About Your Options: Senior Housing

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There are several types of senior housing, offering a variety of care choices. The  senior housing facility  that is right for your loved one depends on the level of care he or she may require. At Three Links, we connect you with the full spectrum of senior housing, including: Adult Day Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Memory Care and Hospice. Adult Day Care Adult Day Care Centers  are drop-in facilities that offer assisted care on a daily, weekly or part-time basis. They are designed for seniors who cannot be left on their own during the day due to the medical needs associated with their healthcare, memory loss, and/or disability, as well as their needs for companionship. These facilities provide a monitored social and recreational setting for seniors, and make health-related services available for various levels of care. Independent Living Independent living communities are a form of housing specifically designed for seniors in reasona...
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