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'13 Reasons Why' Actor Accused Of Stealing From Elderly People
By
David Lohr
At least six people were reportedly victimized.
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U.S. NEWS
Florida Nursing Home Was Supposed To Be A Refuge. Then It Became A ‘Death Warehouse.’
By
Travis Waldron
and
Hayley Miller
Jacqueline Ventura thought her mother was in the safest place she could be during Hurricane Irma. She was wrong.
Sun Sentinel via Getty Images
U.S. NEWS
11th Person Dies After Hurricane Irma Knocks Out Air Conditioning In Florida Nursing Home
By
Hayley Miller
Local authorities said a 94-year-old woman was the latest victim.
HuffPost via AFP
WEIRD NEWS
76-Year-Old Hunk Wins Brazilian Beauty Pageant
By
David Moye
The winner says, "When you’re as old as I am, it’s an achievement.”
VIDEOS
Meet The Handsomest Elderly Man | HuffPost Lifestyle
These seniors are proving that age is no barrier to ruling the runway!
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PARENTS
5 Advantages To Having Kids
By
Elisha Wilson Beach
, Contributor
Stay-at-home mom of 4 kids and 4 step-"adults". Yes, you read ...
Being a parent is definitely one of the hardest jobs in the world. It can often be a pretty thankless job and there are thousands
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POLITICS
Dear Gov. Rauner: Trust Is Key In Providing Senior Services
By
Rev. Amy Ziettlow
, Contributor
Pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and co-au...
Gov. Rauner should not cut programs for some of the most vulnerable citizens of our state.
POST 50
How To Celebrate The Holidays In Assisted Living
By
Caring.com
, Contributor
You're there for them, we're here for you.
While some assisted living residents leave their communities to visit family during the holidays, it's not uncommon for residents to stay put.
IMPACT
Forgotten Generation
By
Marc Joseph
, Contributor
Author; CEO/President and Founder, DollarDays International, Inc.
Now the good news for Social Security (bad news for Americans) is the United States life expectancy is now 6 months shorter
IMPACT
The Simple Guide to Caring for Elderly People
By
Elizabeth Laiza King
, Contributor
Entrepreneur, Speaker, Blogger, Writer
Have fun. Have fun with them! It's easy to forget how to have fun during this process. Watch Netflix with them and chill
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WELLNESS
Why You Should Treat Your Parents Like Your Pets: Death, Dying, And Dignity In America
By
Jamie Jones Coleman, MD
, Contributor
Trauma surgeon, wife, mother, speaker, and writer.
Two years ago, I was walking Otis and he suddenly collapsed. After an extensive workup including an EKG, blood work and an
WELLNESS
Caring for a Loved One
By
Jennifer Hamady
, Contributor
Voice Coach, Therapist, and Author specializing in Self-Expres...
The critical aspect of becoming a caregiver, therefore, is not deciding to take on the role, should we choose to do so. It is making the choice to care; accepting the responsibility, surrendering to it, and even embracing it as an opportunity.
POST 50
How Adult Daycare Saved My Family
By
Derrick Y. McDaniel
, Contributor
Eldercare Expert, Speaker, Author and Consultant to Caregivers
Last week I received a letter from a young lady in North Carolina that I've never met, thanking me for advice that I didn't know I'd given her. The author, a teenage girl, felt she'd "lost" her mother to caring for her grandma who has dementia. I've retyped the letter below (with minor edits for clarity/brevity and intentionally omitted names for privacy).
POST 50
An Alternative Model of Senior Care
By
Caring.com
, Contributor
You're there for them, we're here for you.
In addition to providing skilled nursing care and transportation to and from the center, On Lok also provides meals and dietary
EDUCATION
A Belated Apology to the Devil: An Update
By
Ted Gup
, Contributor
Author, Professor
I am a sixty-five-year-old college professor standing in front of a class of seniors when my lecture suddenly veers wildly off course and I find myself talking about Irene McKee, my fifth-grade teacher. Here's what I tell them.
POST 50
Safety Comes at a Price
By
Gabriella van Rij
, Contributor
Founder of the #DaretobeKind Movement. Kindness Expert. Keynot...
I have to find a moment to tell her between the memory lapses, to tell her... I, her daughter, have to tell her that I am taking away her freedom, her right to go home. I feel a huge, tight ball settle in the pit of my stomach.
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POST 50
5 Signs That Someone You Love May Be A Hoarder
By
Ann Brenoff
Hoarding is a problem that worsens with age.
WOMEN
Can the Golden Girls Save Women's Retirement?
By
David Rae, CFP, AIF
, Contributor
Fiscal fitness maestro, making dollars and sense for the LGBT ...
Securities and advisory services offered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment
WELLNESS
We Must Never Neglect the Elderly
By
J.J. Colagrande
, Contributor
J.J. Colagrande is a Miami based professor and author of Decò ...
We should not only strive to create a safe and secure environment for our elderly, but we must do everything to make sure they experience quality of life.
POST 50
Elder Mediation Can Help Families Resolve Caregiving Conflicts
By
Jim T. Miller
, Contributor
Syndicated columnist, NBC Today contributor and creator of Sav...
The job of an elder mediator is to step in as a neutral third party to help ease family tensions, listen to everyone's concerns
BOOKS
Reframing Aging: The Big Move
By
Dr. Ruth Nemzoff
, Contributor
Author; Resident Scholar, Women's Studies Research Center, Bra...
This slim and informative volume demonstrates that living communally in your later years can be just as engaging as summer camp or college dorms. I congratulate these authors on giving us all a new perspective on both aging and the merging of two modes of exploring a life stage.
IMPACT
Dementia and Inclusion: Building Dementia Friendly Communities
By
Aysha Ives
, Contributor
Best selling Author, Therapist, and Mental Health Journalist
In dementia friendly communities, local governments, businesses, public transportation and faith communities collaborate to provide meaningful activities for people with memory loss. One community in Roseville, MN, uses Memory Cafes to engage Dementia patients and caregivers.
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