Category 'Elder Care Mediation'

What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?

Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...

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South Jersey Baby Boomers trying to cope with the difficulty of caring for everyone

As more Americans live longer, millions of middle-aged adults find themselves stuck in the "sandwich" generation, otherwise known as baby boomers. The difficulty of caring for both parents and children can be often overwhelming and the stress can become hard to manage. Below is an article from StayW...

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Social Networking Offers Many Benefits for South Jersey Seniors

Six Million More Seniors Use the Web than Five Years Ago Seniors are increasingly turning to social networks for companionship and support. Social networking provides opportunities for seniors to meet new people, stay in touch with family and friends and support their hobbies and interests. Fac...

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How to Detect and Prevent Malnutrition in South Jersey Seniors

Good nutrition is critical to senior health — yet many older adults are at risk of inadequate nutrition. It is important to ensure your elderly loved one is eating a nutrient-rich diet to avoid malnutrition.  Malnutrition can lead to various health problems such as: · &nbs...

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Easy and Healthy Eating for Seniors in South Jersey

   Aging Changes the Body’s Nutritional Needs A balanced diet is the key to health and vitality. But what makes up a “balanced” diet? The body’s needs change as it ages, and the nutritional needs of seniors’ bodies are different than when they were younger. A...

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Long-Distance Caregiving...Living Somewhere Other Then South Jersey

Right at Home often gets calls to our offices, both Cherry Hill and Williamtown, to provide care to a loved one in South Jersey. Often, the people calling to find the care for their loved one, are not local. While they want to be a care giver for  their loved, their location does not ...

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Elder Mediation

The following was taken from Mediate.com, a great resource for “everything mediation” with permission from the article’s author, Georgia Daniels. Georgia Daniels is a family mediator in Pasadena, CA, a teacher, and an inactive member of the Oregon and Washington State Bars. Elderc...

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