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There are many gratifying benefits of volunteering at any age. The helper’s high–a good feeling one receives from helping others–can be experienced by anyone. But it is probably a feeling more appreciated by an older person. Think about it, a retiree who has had a lifetime of work and experience behind them must feel good [...]
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The title of caregiver is not as obvious as it may seem. Caregivers can aid in eldercare on many different levels and depending on your needs their roles can provide key benefits. Benefits of caregivers Your eyes and ears: Whether you live close by or far away, a caregiver can observe and update you on [...]
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I just read an interesting article in US News & World Report. Entitled How Providing Elder Care Affects Your Job Security, the article spoke about the workplace inflexibility people face when caring for parents versus that of their children. Employees providing eldercare say they have significantly less access to the flexible work options needed to [...]
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I am excited to share some thoughts today, because they are driven by a question I received from a colleague of mine. She asked, “I remember when we worked together, your mom was in that skilled nursing place in San Diego. What made you move her to assisted living?” My answer: People rise to the [...]
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At lunch this week, a co-worker overheard me talking to my mom’s caregiver. When I hung up, he asked me, “What exactly does a caregiver do?” While at first I thought the answer to be pretty obvious, I realized it is more complex. I learned over the last few years that the right caregiver can [...]
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