_ Caregiving How to Have ΓÇ£The ConversationΓÇ¥ with Your Parents By Jane Farrell article One of the most heartfelt and uncomfortable conversations you will ever have in your life will be the senior living … Read More→
_ Grandparenting Parenting The 10 Responsibilities of a Leader...Who's a Parent or Grandparent By Jane Farrell article As the stages of life advance, the stages of our responsibilities advance too. From taking care of ourselves, to … Read More→
Caregiving Parental Relationships, Sibling Rivalry, and Fear of Asking for Help By Jane Farrell article The familiar saying ΓÇ£you can choose your friends but not your familyΓÇ¥ becomes a glaring reality when adult parents might … Read More→
Grandparenting Solo Grandparents Raising Grandchildren at Risk for Serious Health Problems By article Single grandparents raising grandchildren are more vulnerable to poor physical and mental health than are single parents, according to a … Read More→
Caregiving Stress-Free Living Dealing with Family Stress When Caring for an Elderly Parent By article ItΓÇÖs a time in life that no one looks forward to, but is often times inevitable: caring for an ill … Read More→
_ Caregiving Needed: Better Communication with Older Parents By article Better processes are needed to help improve communication between elderly parents and adult children, researchers say. Such communication is often … Read More→
Aging Parents and Adult Children: When A Health Crisis Changes Everything By blog Fall housekeeping in the upper Midwest doesnΓÇÖt just mean cleaning out the gutters, raking leaves and getting ready for winter. […]
I've Fallen in Love with Someone New ΓÇô Happy Grandparents Day! By blog September 7th is Grandparents Day!!!!!!!!!!!! On August 8th 2014 in Seattle, Washington, our daughter Sarah and her husband Sol brought a beautiful pink bundle of joy into this world. I am a grandma! Now, I understand why grandparents go on and on, bragging about their grandchildren.
_ Aging Well Caregiving 3 Tips for Choosing an Assisted-Living HomeΓÇ¿ for Your Parents By Sondra Forsyth article By Peder Johnsen Seventy percent of people age 65 and older will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according to a 2014 study by CareScout, a division of Genworth Financial Services. But that doesnΓÇÖt mean they have to sacrifice quality of life. In fact, a person who needs some assistance with day-to-day living will often find he or she is much happier in a good assisted-living community with an atmosphere that reminds them of their former home.
_ Grandparents Could Be Factor in the "Baby Blues" By Jane Farrell article For some new mothers, living with baby’s grandparents may not be a good thing. A study by researchers from Duke University indicates that living with the new baby’s grandparents either lessens or increases the rate of post-partum depression, depending on the mother’s marital status. Both married and single mothers suffer depression when they live in multi-generational households during their baby’s first year of life. But unmarried women who live with their romantic partner in a multi-generational household show lower rates of depression.
Parents without Children By Jane Farrell blog When my mom was still alive, my sister and I often visited her in assisted living and later in memory care. Many times, we would be the only outside visitor. In fact, there were many residents whose family didn’t visit them. Sitting hour-after-hour in the lobby, these aging seniors would watch the front entrance intently. They looked as though they were constantly waiting. Waiting for someone who rarely or never came to visit. Their waiting and obvious loneliness made me incredibly sad.
Grandparents Day: A Reminder to Live a Healthy Lifestyle By Sondra Forsyth blog As Grandparents Day 2012 approaches, I am renewing my annual vow to keep living the healthiest possible lifestyle so that I can, with some luck in the bargain, stick around to see my precious grandsons reach milestone after milestone. This all started the year the elder of the two was 15 months old. His eyes welled up with tears when I kissed him good-bye at the airport after a visit. I hugged him fiercely and then I said, as brightly as I could muster, "Bye bye!"
_ Can I Prevent Dementia? By Jane Farrell article A risk factor is something that may increase the chance of developing a disease. Some risk factors can be controlled … Read More→
By Jane Farrell article Summer is a time for COVID-safe beach days, pool fun and outdoor adventures. But without the right sun protection, your … Read More→
_ Maternal Mental Health And Its Effect on Children By Jane Farrell article According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 40% to 50% of people experience adversity during childhood, … Read More→
_ Menopause A pragmatic approach to the management of menopause By Jane Farrell article KEY POINTS Menopausal symptoms can occur for as long as 10 years before the last menstrual period and are associated … Read More→
_ Indoor Garden Fail By Jane Farrell blog IΓÇÖm a pretty good gardener when it comes to outdoor plants. I can grow tomatoes, apples, blueberries and asparagus. I […]
_ Medicare To Fix Medicare Spending, Prevent Fractures Among Aging Americans By Jane Farrell article As the White House and Congress prepare for negotiations over the budget and U.S. debt ceiling, there has been a … Read More→