Category 'Elder Care Mediation'

Report Affirms Lifesaving Role of Colonoscopy

by kcarlson on February 23, 2012 0 Comments

Colorectal tumors are a major cause of cancer death in the United States and one of the few cancers that can be prevented with screening.

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How to Talk to a Loved One About Death

by kcarlson on February 02, 2012 0 Comments

If your loved one begins talking about his own death, try to just listen and be open to a range of feelings

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Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate

by kcarlson on January 27, 2012 0 Comments

New research suggests emotion persists after cognition deteriorates.

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The Time it Takes

by kcarlson on November 08, 2011 0 Comments

"It came as a revelation to me that these tests are far different for someone in her 80s than for someone in her 50s."

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What Should I Discuss With My Aging Parents?

by Rita Ude on June 14, 2011 0 Comments

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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Great Story on ABC News, 'Families on the Brink'

by kcarlson on February 02, 2011 0 Comments

With every year after age 65, the odds of getting into a car crash while attempting to go left increases by 8 percent

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Caring for an Elderly Parent....in Houston and Galveston

by kcarlson on January 10, 2011 0 Comments

Caring for an elderly parent is emotionally and mentally draining.

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Your Doctor Wants You to Know

by kcarlson on December 28, 2010 0 Comments

As bodies age, it becomes even more important to talk comfortably with your doctor.

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Elderly Home Care – Some Advantages and Disadvantages in Houston and Galveston, TX

by kcarlson on November 19, 2010 0 Comments

Here is an interesting article I found regarding some of the Pros and Cons of Home Care.   -- Kristen Elderly Home Care – The Advantages and Disadvantages by Bob Kohut In many ways we are now experiencing a “perfect storm” which is making elderly home care the only vi...

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How to Parent Your Aging Parents

by kcarlson on November 09, 2010 0 Comments

If anyone thinks dealing with aging parents is easy, they're deluding themselves. It is often one of the most difficult challenges people face during their adult lives--and one for which they're least prepared.

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