Your Aging Parents BlogWelcome back. Find news and tips about the important talks you will need to have with aging parents. How to start? When to start? What to talk about? Who else do you need to talk to? All these questions and more will all be covered. To subscribe, just right-mouse-click the orange RSS feed icon on the navigation menu (just to the left). Then paste the URL into your favorite RSS Reader to automatically receive new posts. Film About End of Life Decisions - Consider the Conversation NominatedConsider the Conversation Nominated for 9 Awards Terry Kaldhusdal and Michael Bernhagen, filmakers, are pleased to announce that the PBS version of Consider the Conversation: A Documentary on a Taboo Subject has been nominated for 9 awards... Holiday Stress Tips for the Sandwich GenerationThe countdown crunch is on for the sandwich generation. Are you more likely to make it to the end of the holidays in one piece, or in pieces? How about taking the time now to seriously re-evaluate your "to do" by following these holiday stress tips. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Holiday Stress Tips for the Sandwich Generation" Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7 - Talk to Your Aging ParentsAre there any specific changes that your aging parents need to make to their Medicare Plan? The 2011 Medicare Open Enrollment period ends December 7. Medicare limits making changes in coverage to certain specific time frames. Check in with this Medicare publication to make sure that they don't miss out and have to pay penalties to get the coverage that they want. (Scroll down to page 7 to make sure.) Even if your parents don't need to make any decisions, now, use this time as an opportunity to ask questions about their medicare insurance coverage (and any other insurance), where they keep their records, and whether it really will be enough as time goes on. You’ll want to understand it for their future, and yours. Independent Living Aids - Emergency Information - Daughter of an elderly father with an allergy and a heart condition-I found a nifty Identification Holder for seniors, or anyone with special needs or disabilities. It's called MediPal, and I got one for my dad How do I get POA for Finances while my aging mom is in the hospital?My mom is in the hospital in a rehab facility, but I need power of attorney so I can pay her bills and take care of her things. The rehab offers to do Tell Your Aging Parents: Emergency Alert System National TestMake sure your aging parents know that there is no cause for alarm. On November 9, 2011 will be the first national test of the Emergency Alert System. All public media will be involved - television, radio, all channels. The alert will last about 3 minutes. Make sure you warn your parents ahead of time so the elders of the country won't think we are under attack, or some major weather disaster. No need to repeat the panic of Orson Welles and War of the Worlds. Halloween Activity for the Sandwich GenerationHere's a great Halloween idea for the sandwich generation. Any grandparent and grandchildren could enjoy this - low cost, low effort, lot's of fun. If you need holiday entertainment and decoration -- try this Halloween wreath -- made of candy corn of course! Gifts For Seniors: Mixbook Photo BooksOne of the greatest gifts for seniors is a customized photo book. Many seniors get their greatest joy from their children and grandchildren. With a customized Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gifts For Seniors: Mixbook Photo Books" An iPod and an App = a daily, easy check-in serviceMy brother and I wanted for our Dad the opposite of a panic button: a Don’t Worry Button, something with a big friendly button for him to send a “Don’t Permalink -- click for full blog post "An iPod and an App = a daily, easy check-in service" Consider the Conversation: First Primetime Television BroadcastBreaking news! - The first primetime television broadcast of Consider the Conversation will take place on Saturday, July 2nd at 9 pm on all three West Virginia PBS stations (WPBY, WSWP, WNPB)! Consider the Conversation is a documentary that poignantly urges all of us to talk openly about what we want and how we want to be treated at the end of life. Rev. Dale Susan Edmonds, founder of Talk-Early-Talk-Often.com, appears along with numerous end-of-life experts and families facing immediate decisions. Take the time to watch it with your aging parents, and tell your friends, your congregation, or people in your workplace. Home Security Network: A Needed Upgrade for Your Aging ParentsA home security network is an important consideration for your aging parents. Whether they are moving or aging in place, their safety should not be left to chance. Gifts for Seniors for Every OccasionGifts for seniors are some of the hardest decisions to make. What could they use? What would they enjoy? Find great ideas for your aging parents for every occasion and ability. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Gifts for Seniors for Every Occasion" Independent Living Aids: Maintain Freedom and Self-relianceIndependent Living Aids are vital to help our aging parents maintain their lives with as much freedom and self-reliance as possible. Here are some of the most helpful suggestions. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Independent Living Aids: Maintain Freedom and Self-reliance" Arthritis Aids - Extend Your Parent's Freedom with Independent Living AidsRecommended Arthritis Aids to preserve your parents' freedom and independence. Senior exercise gives unexpected benefits: get senior fitness routinesWhy senior exercise may be the key for your parents to regain aging fitness of body, brain, and spirit. Care for the Caregiver in the CongregationHow can you care for the caregiver in your congregation? Listen as Elaine K Sanchez addresses one of the most frequent caregiver emotions: guilt. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Care for the Caregiver in the Congregation" Essential Activities for DementiaKeeping the person with dementia active provides the cognitive stimulation and engagement needed to maintain daily mood and overall quality of life. Provide activities for dementia - here's how... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Essential Activities for Dementia" Understand the Alzheimers Brain and What to do nextThe alzheimers brain is one of the most frightening things families can imagine. You may fear for your parents, you may fear for yourself. Understand what's happening then learn what to do. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Understand the Alzheimers Brain and What to do next" Addressing Caregiver Challenges in the CongregationAddressing caregiver challenges is a new frontier as our congregations or their parents age. Watch this video to understand the new phase of life called "caregiving" and what congregations must do to Permalink -- click for full blog post " Addressing Caregiver Challenges in the Congregation" Making End of Life Decisions: 100 ThingsMaking end of life decisions can't be easy. You'll need a framework of understanding to be able to talk to your aging parents and to get your own perspectives out of the way. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Making End of Life Decisions: 100 Things" Make Sure Your Aging Parents Are Shoveling Snow SafelyThe blizzards have hit us. And there's more snow to come. Make sure your aging parents or neighbors who are senior citizens stay safe. You don't want "heroic fatalities" just to clear the sidewalks. These simple tips will help them (or you) shovel snow safely. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Make Sure Your Aging Parents Are Shoveling Snow Safely" My Big Screen Movie Premiere... (OK, Not Hollywood)
This Saturday - Feb 5, 2011 you can see the Wisconsin Premiere of Permalink -- click for full blog post "My Big Screen Movie Premiere... (OK, Not Hollywood)" Access Illinois Senior Services for Your Aging ParentsIllinois senior services form a complex, but effective, network of services to support aging parents. Here's where to start. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Access Illinois Senior Services for Your Aging Parents" Find Hawaii Senior Services: A Government Community PartnershipHawaii senior services have a long history of community and government partnership. Find comprehensive services for your aging parents here. Your Aging Parents are Now Senior Citizens: How to Talk About the FutureHow do you get your aging parents, who are now senior citizens, to talk about the future? Now is the time and here are the tools you'll need to start. Social Security Death Records - Steps for Recording a Death NoticeSocial security death records are required by law and help prevent identity theft. Learn what to do after a parents dies to file a death notice. End of Life Issues and Choices for Aging ParentsEnd of life issues and choices are the focus of a PBS documentary. Beginning these conversations with aging parents will help your family be prepared for the future with confidence and calm. Permalink -- click for full blog post "End of Life Issues and Choices for Aging Parents" Active Aging Tips for New Year ResolutionsThese active aging tips are a great place to start conversations with aging parents. Why not consider an active life as part of your New Year resolutions as well? The benefits are enormous... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Active Aging Tips for New Year Resolutions" Spirituality and aging: valuable discussions with elderly parentsSpirituality and aging - How do you have deeper conversations with elderly parents? What are their lessons and legacy? What can life review teach you about the future? We Need YOU. Talk Early Talk Often With Aging Parents: Nominated for Best of the Web in Caregiver Resources. Please Vote!Talk-Early-Talk-Often.com is a growing information, education, and networking resource for people, like you, with aging parents. Nominated for BEST OF THE WEB contest for Best Caregiver Resources. Please take 30 seconds and cast your vote here. Thanks! Research Florida senior services for your aging parentsFind Florida senior services to help your aging parents plan for future elderly help Permalink -- click for full blog post "Research Florida senior services for your aging parents" Why Advance Directives need more than a signed document to be compellingAdvance Directives need more than a signed document. Who needs to have the conversations with your aging parents? What do they need to talk about? How do you start the talks? Medical Power of Attorney Q & AQuestions and Answers about a Medical Power of Attorney or being a Health Care Proxy for your Aging Parents Permalink -- click for full blog post "Medical Power of Attorney Q & A" An Advance Health Care Directive for Aging Parents is easier for DocAn advance health care directive for aging parents could solve many problems for their doctors. A survey of 10,000 doctors identified many ethical dilemmas. Who to talk to should not be among them. Holiday Stress Management: Better Family Relationships in Sandwich GenerationHoliday stress management has everything to do with improving family relationships. Here's how the sandwich generations can improve family communication. |
