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Loving Back

by Ryan Malone on November 28, 2008 · View Comments

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I had breakfast last week with Pete Todd, founder of Loving Back.  Based in Orange County, California like me, Loving Back was launched to help you care for your aging parents.  Inspired by seeing friends and loved ones overwhelmed by the stress and challenges of providing care, Loving Back is dedicated to connecting you online [...]

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Where Golden Oldies Get Golden Gifts

by Ryan Malone on November 21, 2008 · View Comments

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The transition to assisted living can be a difficult period for our loved ones. Many residents have lived in their community for a long period of time, and they’ve already developed their cliques and daily habits.  In fact, being the new resident at a community can be compared to that of starting your first day [...]

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Linda Abbit has been the primary caregiver for her parents since 2000. Her father has since passed on, and she continues to provide excellent care to her mother, Aida. A Common Beginning Like Jay Drayer at Careflash and Carol Bradley Bursack at Minding Our Elders, Linda Abbit has used her own personal experience as a [...]

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Within the world of elder care, there are a few bright lights that serve as beacons of information and support. One of those is Minding Our Elders, a blog run by Carol Bradley Bursack. Always a Personal Experience Like most of us, Carol started with a personal experience that both changed her life and inspired [...]

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A string of serendipitous events this week made me a true believer in how technology can dramatically simplify the way we care for our loved ones. A Sick, Distant Relative I heard from a family member that a distant cousin had a brain issue that has required several surgeries to correct.  He’s still not out [...]

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