http://www.artipot.com/dir/home-and-family/elderly-care/ Latest Elderly Care articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/382342/aid-and-attendance-benefit-information.htm Aid and Attendance is a special pension program offered to war-time veterans that served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one of those days being served during war time. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/382342/aid-and-attendance-benefit-information.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381583/caring-for-an-aging-parent-at-home.htm It's hard to watch our parents get old: we want them to always stay younger, vigorous, and mentally fit. Here is some advice for making sure her needs are being met and that her quality of life will still be good. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:33:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381583/caring-for-an-aging-parent-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/380173/medical-hydrotherapy-could-it-be-the-miracle-cure-for-seniors.htm I spent the last two years interviewing hundreds of seniors and researching how they treat and manage their pains, illnesses and other health and mobility related problems, and, how they can use water therapies in their own home to greatly improve their health and quality of life. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:19:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/380173/medical-hydrotherapy-could-it-be-the-miracle-cure-for-seniors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/379185/home-care-services-worrried-about-the-home-bound-senior.htm With the increase in life expectancy rising each year, there comes the question of what happens when our parents and grandparents are no longer able to accomplish daily activities independently. In most households, both husband and wife are working to meet the obligations of a family. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:11:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/379185/home-care-services-worrried-about-the-home-bound-senior.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377684/home-care-services-being-mindful-of-the-home-bound-senior.htm With the increase in life expectancy rising each year, there comes the question of what happens when our parents and grandparents are no longer able to accomplish daily activities independently. In most households, both husband and wife are working to meet the obligations of a family. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:52:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377684/home-care-services-being-mindful-of-the-home-bound-senior.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375839/home-care-services-inquiring-about-a-good-place.htm If you were to ask an elderly person whether they would prefer to live in a long term care facility or stay at home, the overwhelming majority of them would reply that they'd like to remain home as long as possible. However, as a person ages, they often become unable to care for themselves. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375839/home-care-services-inquiring-about-a-good-place.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375550/senior-living-options-for-enjoying-healthy-and-happy-retirment-years.htm As America ages, many people are looking for the right living solutions for their parents. Some options to choose from include 55+ communities, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living facilities. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:44:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375550/senior-living-options-for-enjoying-healthy-and-happy-retirment-years.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375495/baby-boomers-caring-for-elderly-parents-six-tips-for-overcoming-caregiver-stress-and-guilt.htm Caring for elderly parents as well as their own family many aging baby boomers find they are stressed and dealing with guilt. Overcoming caregiver stress and the guilt feelings that are accompany the role of one person taking care of another is possible. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:34:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375495/baby-boomers-caring-for-elderly-parents-six-tips-for-overcoming-caregiver-stress-and-guilt.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375176/healthy-diet-for-seniors-is-key-to-stay-mentally-sharp.htm A healthy meal is a balanced meal. And it is required in old age as much as it is in any other phase of a person's life. For senior citizens eating well can be the key to staying mentally sharp, emotionally balanced and energetic, with a strong immune system and a positive outlook. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375176/healthy-diet-for-seniors-is-key-to-stay-mentally-sharp.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374844/how-to-help-seniors-stay-safe-at-home.htm Today's tough economy is forcing many senior citizens who may have preferred an assisted living facility to stay in their homes instead. Or many seniors choose to remain in their houses for as long as possible because they love to live freely and independently. It is the responsibility of her loved ones to do everything possible to make sure that they are enjoying a safe... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:19:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374844/how-to-help-seniors-stay-safe-at-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374171/caregiver-needed-top-6-reasons-a-family-caregiver-contract-makes-sense.htm In the past, when a family caregiver needed to provide increased amount of time and care, to keep the aging senior at home, it was expected that they would do so in spite of any financial or emotional sacrifice. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:02:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374171/caregiver-needed-top-6-reasons-a-family-caregiver-contract-makes-sense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372498/walk-in-bathtubs-lsd-for-seniors-and-the-health-or-mobility-challenged.htm Walk-in bath tubs for seniors handicapped and mobility challenged people? I had never heard of them. Then, in 2002, my Mother fell in the bathroom and broke her hip. I was not prepared for the downward spiral her health went through following that fall. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:06:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372498/walk-in-bathtubs-lsd-for-seniors-and-the-health-or-mobility-challenged.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372158/keeping-it-cool-summertime-tips-for-seniors.htm Senior citizens as a group are much more vulnerable to the effects of heat in the summertime than any other. Each year, seniors succumb unnecessarily to dehydration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. Here are some of the basics for keeping seniors cool in the summertime. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:53:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372158/keeping-it-cool-summertime-tips-for-seniors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371601/senior-home-care-services-benefits-over-nursing-homes.htm As the American people grow older, the focus on the capacity of desirable services will have to line up with the quality of the care given. Over time a spotlight has been placed on how well residents who reside in a care facility are treated. Some know that the type of care an individual obtains depends on how much family members are involved. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:12:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371601/senior-home-care-services-benefits-over-nursing-homes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/371080/mobility-equipment-options-to-help-you-move.htm Mobility equipment is designed to help you in your daily life so that you participate in your favorite activities and get around on your own without having to sacrifice all of your independence. Some common mobility equipment products include walkers, patient lifts, nursing beds, regular wheel chairs, powered wheel chairs, reclining chairs, lifting chairs and scooters.... Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:54:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371080/mobility-equipment-options-to-help-you-move.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370469/seniors-are-afraid-to-bathe-for-good-reason.htm Some estimate that 80% of all people in nursing homes are there due to fall related injuries while trying to bathe. Walk-in bathing technology is the most important step to living and thriving independently for as long as you choose. Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:28:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370469/seniors-are-afraid-to-bathe-for-good-reason.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369999/the-many-types-of-electric-mobility-scooters.htm Electric mobility scooters are great products and should be considered if you have difficulty walking or moving. A mobility scooter allows you to still be able to function and go about your daily life so that you can retain your independence. Though electric mobility scooters can be used both indoors and out of doors there are special heavy-duty models that were designed to... Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:18:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369999/the-many-types-of-electric-mobility-scooters.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369812/tools-for-keeping-seniors-safe.htm When a person begins to age, mobility in the home can become increasingly difficult. Several tools have been developed to help seniors become more independently mobile and to keep them safe from dangerous spills and falls. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:43:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369812/tools-for-keeping-seniors-safe.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369715/caring-for-the-aging-and-the-ill-you-do-have-options.htm When you have parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or other family members that are beginning to age or even grow ill, the burden of their primary care can fall heavily on you. It becomes very stressful, but you do have options. Above all, remember that this is a difficult on them, too. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:32:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369715/caring-for-the-aging-and-the-ill-you-do-have-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367928/aging-baby-boomer-generation-alert-is-there-a-family-care-giver-contract-in-your-future.htm The aging baby boomer is experiencing a phenomenon never experienced by past generations. Caregiver needed -- This is a wake up call for the aging baby boomer generation. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:23:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367928/aging-baby-boomer-generation-alert-is-there-a-family-care-giver-contract-in-your-future.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367132/care-givers-and-eldercare-are-you-stressed-out-what-do-i-do.htm Care givers are you stressed out? Here's my story on stress relief. There are several parts of this "care giver stress cure": alone time is one of them. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:55:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367132/care-givers-and-eldercare-are-you-stressed-out-what-do-i-do.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367101/narcissism-and-the-aging-adult-what-caregivers-can-do-to-deal-with-this-difficult-task.htm Caring for an aging parent with narcissism is very difficult position to be put in. Many care givers find themselves in the unenviable position of providing care of the elderly narcissist at the cost of their own survival. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:22:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367101/narcissism-and-the-aging-adult-what-caregivers-can-do-to-deal-with-this-difficult-task.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/365096/caring-for-loved-ones-as-they-grow-older.htm Children look to their parents and grandparents for advice and experience in knowing how to proceed in the progression of life. For those watching a parent or a grandparent's health decline can be an emotionally difficult thing to witness. The person that once took care of every needful thing now has difficulty doing simple things. Taking care of elderly loved ones is a very... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:24:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/365096/caring-for-loved-ones-as-they-grow-older.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364978/teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks-how-to-renew-an-aging-brain.htm We know that care of the brain is essential for the grandkids. What about us--the almost or over sixtysomethings? New research shows that neuroplasticity is a feature of all brains, young and old. What this means is that whether you are 90 or 2, you are capable of learning new tricks. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:04:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364978/teaching-an-old-dog-new-tricks-how-to-renew-an-aging-brain.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363661/how-the-wall-clock-hidden-spy-camera-saved-mom.htm As the population ages, nursing homes become more popular and are a real alternative for many seniors. My parents were both in one at one time. While most nursing homes and assisted living facilities are good to great, some are not. Financial constraints limit the quality of employee they can get leading to all sorts of problems. Find out how to avoid some of them. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:03:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363661/how-the-wall-clock-hidden-spy-camera-saved-mom.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363476/stairlifts-frequently-asked-questions-and-frequently-given-answers.htm Stairlifts can offer a great deal of independence for elderly or disabled people, and can allow them to stay in the home they love for longer. If you're considering selling your home and moving to a bungalow because of practical concerns, why not consider getting a stairlift and being able to navigate your own home again? Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:10:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363476/stairlifts-frequently-asked-questions-and-frequently-given-answers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/362939/what-the-baby-boomer-generation-should-know-about-dementia-alzheimers-and-memory-loss.htm As the baby boomer generation retires, many are concerned about dementia, Alzheimer's and memory loss. Modern technology and science advancements in health care are helping individuals. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:35:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/362939/what-the-baby-boomer-generation-should-know-about-dementia-alzheimers-and-memory-loss.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/360127/disabled-lady-told-she-will-wait-a-year-for-a-shower-by-kettering-council.htm A disabled woman has been told that she will have to wait a year for her local council to install a shower in her home, to due the length of the waiting list. Thu, 28 May 2009 15:03:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/360127/disabled-lady-told-she-will-wait-a-year-for-a-shower-by-kettering-council.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/359629/types-of-care-aides-providers.htm Caregivers are able to use all of their qualities that make them unique and special in order to offer a more pleasant quality of living to seniors. Care aides personnel provide not only companionship but also house hold activities and other errands. The advantages of senior home care, just to name a few are: a schedule you make, part time, full time, days or nights, etc, a... Thu, 28 May 2009 03:18:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/359629/types-of-care-aides-providers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/358085/dangers-of-assuming-medicare-covers-everything-elderly-home-health-care-vs-assisted-living-costs.htm Do you believe that Medicare will cover everything you need as you age? Don't be so sure. Elderly home care is and will continue to be much more cost effective now and in the future. Find out why this is important to you. Tue, 26 May 2009 15:08:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/358085/dangers-of-assuming-medicare-covers-everything-elderly-home-health-care-vs-assisted-living-costs.htm