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/477967/personalized-candle-holders.htm Decorating with candles and candle holders is one of the many inexpensive and creative ways to add a touch of elegance and creativity to any party or event. There are several ways to use beads, ribbons and glitter to decorate candles and create personalized candle holders, turning plain and ordinary looking candles into a masterpiece even Da Vinci would be proud of. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:56:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/477967/personalized-candle-holders.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/476987/things-to-know-about-assisted-living-facilities-dallas.htm Many people find the word "facility" off-putting because of its connection to a strict, locked down prison. We know of one type of facility doesn't go with the standard of the word: assisted living facility. Assisted living facilities offer personal care based on the individual resident, while offering as much freedom as possible! Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:14:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/476987/things-to-know-about-assisted-living-facilities-dallas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/474382/hud-subsidized-senior-housing.htm Many seniors find themselves unable to afford their current apartment after they retire. This is because they are not getting the income they once were. To save money, seniors may opt to move to subsidized senior housing. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:40:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/474382/hud-subsidized-senior-housing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470085/helpful-tips-for-seniors-who-are-moving.htm As you have aged you have discovered that you cannot lift the same amount of weight nor can you stoop over as many times. Moving requires both and then some. I look forward to a move nearly as much as having an extra hole drilled into my head. Many senior have found that there is a new, and growing, group of movers that specialize in moving seniors (they are called senior... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:16:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470085/helpful-tips-for-seniors-who-are-moving.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/469513/swivel-seats-hand-controls-and-other-car-mobility-aids.htm The advance in technology and invention over the years has aided disabled drivers immensely. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:20:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/469513/swivel-seats-hand-controls-and-other-car-mobility-aids.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/463991/watch-out-for-signs-of-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia.htm Discovering that a loved one is going through the first signs of dementia and Alzheimer's can be devastating, but there are many resources you will find to make looking after that family member less difficult. Your family member might still want to be independent, and you'll need to choose a place that offers what you need to help them thrive. Here are some important facts... Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:15:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/463991/watch-out-for-signs-of-alzheimers-disease-or-dementia.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/457507/staying-healthy-for-the-home-care-agency-provider.htm One of the most emotionally and physically demanding jobs is working for a home care agency and caring for elderly and ill patients in their homes. Because those patients and their families rely on those providers a great deal, it is important to stay healthy, both body and soul. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:20:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/457507/staying-healthy-for-the-home-care-agency-provider.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/456181/how-to-select-home-care-services.htm In many cases, your elderly family members may not want to go to a nursing home or assisted living home because they feel that they can live just fine on their own. If you feel that your family member needs true assistance, it may be in your best interest and the best interests of your loved one to find home care services. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:36:57 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/456181/how-to-select-home-care-services.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/454781/geriatric-nursing-and-the-elderly.htm Interested in caring for the elderly? Then you might want to look into a degree and career in geriatric nursing. These days, geriatric nursing counts as one of the fastest growing areas of specialization in the field of medicine. The growth in the number of our aged population has contributed much to the popularity of this field of nursing. It is no wonder that there are... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:26:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/454781/geriatric-nursing-and-the-elderly.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/449872/how-to-choose-hospice-care.htm Determining the appropriate hospice care you or a loved one requires at the end-of-life may seem like a daunting task to take on during an already difficult time. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:24:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/449872/how-to-choose-hospice-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/449807/financial-planning-for-the-elderly.htm It's no surprise that with age, seniors often experience increased limitations, the loss of certain abilities and require more assistance with the activities of daily living. It is equally unsurprising that one's finances largely influence the types of services and long-term care available to that individual. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:18:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/449807/financial-planning-for-the-elderly.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/449682/long-distance-caregiving-how-a-geriatric-care-manager-can-help-you.htm Last month I received two comments about long-distance caregiving, a situation that is all too common and always challenging. Care giving is sometimes a complicated task, and any difficulty can become magnified by the sense and reality of your being far away. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:19:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/449682/long-distance-caregiving-how-a-geriatric-care-manager-can-help-you.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/448804/senior-depression-mental-health-services-in-long-term-care-facilities.htm For seniors who live independently, mental health is largely dependent on their capacity for self awareness and their willingness to seek appropriate care. For those living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities, the situation is a little more tenuous. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:06:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/448804/senior-depression-mental-health-services-in-long-term-care-facilities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/448259/low-income-elderly-housing.htm As the elderly get older, they may soon face retirement, whether planned or forced. Once the elderly stops working, the only income they receive may be social security, which is not enough money to pay for all expenses. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:58:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/448259/low-income-elderly-housing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/447923/care-for-choices-a-salary-for-family-caregivers.htm Life for most of us is a juggling act where work, family, home and play are a few of the many things we try to balance. But what if you could get some of these pieces to fall into sync with each other? A number of recent articles I have read pointed out how Vermont seems to be doing exactly this for its citizens. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:08:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/447923/care-for-choices-a-salary-for-family-caregivers.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/447854/the-benefits-of-a-caregiver-support-group.htm You and your parent are in the unique position of doing something that has not been done before in the history of the world. Are you aware that your parent is among the first generation ever to live en masse into late life? In all previous generations, most people died before they reached later life. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:24:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/447854/the-benefits-of-a-caregiver-support-group.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/446900/hospitalized-again-keeping-your-older-parent-from-returning-to-the-hospital.htm Many older adults who are hospitalized return within the first 30 days. Learn how to help your parent avoid going back to the hospital by becoming their advocate. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:59:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/446900/hospitalized-again-keeping-your-older-parent-from-returning-to-the-hospital.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443995/legal-limits-of-care-in-assisted-living-facilities.htm When aging parents come to the point when assisted living seems like the best choice, it is usually their baby boomer children who see it first. Perhaps the adult children live in another state. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:05:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443995/legal-limits-of-care-in-assisted-living-facilities.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443971/step-2-of-hiring-a-home-health-care-agency-assessment-care-plans-contracts.htm Before signing a contract with a home health care agency, an assessment will be made to determine the needs of the person who requires care, since a physician's prescription for home health will not fully outline all your needs Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:42:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443971/step-2-of-hiring-a-home-health-care-agency-assessment-care-plans-contracts.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443965/paying-for-senior-care-with-the-inheritance.htm As a financial planner for the elderly, one of the issues that I am frequently confronted with is the spending down of the inheritance to pay for the high cost of eldercare. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:34:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443965/paying-for-senior-care-with-the-inheritance.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443942/hospice-the-4-levels-of-care.htm There are four levels of care provided by hospices in the United States. Every patient receiving hospice services will be on one of these four levels. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:04:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443942/hospice-the-4-levels-of-care.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443822/geriatric-care-managers-explained-what-they-do-what-to-expect-how-to-pay-for-one.htm What they do - geriatric care managers are professional advocates who help seniors and their caregivers lead the highest possible quality of life. Trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, the GCM acts as your guide, primarily identifying problems and offering solutions. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:02:03 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443822/geriatric-care-managers-explained-what-they-do-what-to-expect-how-to-pay-for-one.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443342/how-to-find-and-hire-a-private-caregiver.htm Hiring a caregiver to come into your home or to provide additional care in a facility can be nerve-wracking. How do you know who to trust? How do you know who will be a good fit? Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:42:44 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443342/how-to-find-and-hire-a-private-caregiver.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/443328/hospice-care-living-with-terminal-illness.htm Patients and their families are usually overwhelmed when faced with the diagnosis of terminal illness. Many patients are symptom-free until an illness or hospitalization reveals they have a life-limiting condition. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 18:26:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/443328/hospice-care-living-with-terminal-illness.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442903/homecare-avoid-elder-fraud-abuse.htm Instances of fraud and abuse concerning elderly people are more common than you think. It can include anything from taking advantage of a person financially to inflicting emotional, physical and/or psychological harm. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:03:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442903/homecare-avoid-elder-fraud-abuse.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/442725/choosing-between-hospice-care-palliative-care-an-in-depth-look-at-your-options.htm Recently I wrote an article for family members of patients who could benefit from hospice care and/or palliative care, in which I discussed the factors that physicians must consider in referring hospice or palliative care options to their patients. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:02:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/442725/choosing-between-hospice-care-palliative-care-an-in-depth-look-at-your-options.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/441936/optimize-your-mental-health-with-a-good-brain-fitness-program.htm Brain gyms are being acknowledged and their importance is being recognized widely by the medical fraternity too. Awfully traumatic diseases such as dementia can be kept at bay with just a little extra effort with brain exercises. Start your brain fitness along with your physical fitness right away and enjoy optimum physical and mental health. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:20:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/441936/optimize-your-mental-health-with-a-good-brain-fitness-program.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/441464/how-to-choose-a-senior-care-facility.htm Most families recognize that choosing a facility based on cost alone is not the wisest decision Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:45:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/441464/how-to-choose-a-senior-care-facility.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/440498/step-1-of-hiring-a-homecare-agency-crucial-questions.htm There are three basic ways to go about hiring a caregiver. First, you need to decide whether to hire a private caregiver or go through an agency. There are two kinds of homecare agencies: referral and full-service. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:01:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/440498/step-1-of-hiring-a-homecare-agency-crucial-questions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/440002/becoming-a-geriatric-nurse-practitioner.htm Nursing is known by many as an extremely challenging but ultimately fulfilling profession. Not everyone is blessed with the ability, patience, and fortitude to deliver the best level of care and attention to people suffering from varying degrees of illnesses and still be able to keep a cool and steady head in the event of emergencies. No matter what type of nursing you are... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:26:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/440002/becoming-a-geriatric-nurse-practitioner.htm