Archive for 'H.E.L.P.'
Ways to Smooth the Road Along Caregiving Journey
Over the years I have received many questions about caregiving which resonate in the broadest sense.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter reminds us why. She said, “There are four kinds of people in this world: Those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” [...]
Posted: July 19th, 2010 under Care, End-of-Life, Family, H.E.L.P..
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Family Time, New Experiences Are Popular Items on Bucket List
Question: I have a friend who is talking about her bucket list. Exactly what is it and how do you create it? I am 80 and expect to be around for a while.
Posted: June 28th, 2010 under Family, General, H.E.L.P..
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What to Do When Someone Dies At Home
Question: A friend and I, both in our late 70s, were discussing what to do if we found our spouse died unexpectedly at home during the night. It is our understanding that paramedics will not respond if the person is deceased. Who should we call? Neither of us could come up with the answer. [...]
Posted: March 1st, 2010 under End-of-Life, Family, Financial, Gov't Benefits, H.E.L.P., Legal.
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Should a Man with Dementia Be Driving?
Question: My brother-in-law is a retired physician. The family is convinced he has some form of dementia, yet he refuses to see a doctor. He repeats himself, is forgetful, exercises poor judgment and frequently gets lost. The problem is driving. His family wants him to stop, but he refuses. They have turned to me for [...]
Posted: February 22nd, 2010 under H.E.L.P..
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Changing Career Course Doesn’t Make You a Quitter
Question: I’ve had a successful 25-year career as a nurse and thought I wanted to become a psychotherapist. At 54 and a perfectionist, I’ve taken several of the graduate courses and am concerned about the length of the program and the internship. I’m having second thoughts about spending four years in the program, yet I [...]
Posted: December 14th, 2009 under General, H.E.L.P., Q&A.
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Retirees, Discover What Drives You
Work experiences can serve as a starting point in creating that next chapter of life. James Birren, the founder and former dean and executive director of USC’s Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center said it well, “You don’t know where you are going if you don’t know where you have been.”
Posted: November 2nd, 2009 under Financial, General, H.E.L.P., Q&A.
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Searching for Contentment in Second Half of Life
Question: As a successful engineer, program manager and expert witness, I have always experienced excitement and pleasure from work throughout my life. This past January, as a 70-year old woman, I decided to take a sabbatical (also known as retirement) from my consulting practice. It has taken me eight months to clear my desk. [...]
Posted: September 28th, 2009 under Care, General, H.E.L.P., Legal, Q&A.
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Planning End-of-Life Issues ‘Your Way’
Question: I am a 63 year-old woman and a successful business owner. As an only child without family, I am concerned about who will be there for me in my old age? I already have a durable power of attorney for health care but feel that is not sufficient. I’ve been reluctant to address [...]
Posted: July 26th, 2009 under Care, End-of-Life, Family, H.E.L.P., Q&A.
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What to Look For In Assisted Living
Here’s the story on assisted living. Such facilities generally serve people 60 and older by providing room, board, housekeeping, supervision and assistance with personal hygiene. They are designed for those who can no longer living independently, but do not require around-the-clock nursing care.
Posted: April 20th, 2009 under Care, H.E.L.P., Q&A.
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Geriatric Comfort, Safety At Home
The task of preparing the home environment when an older loved one with multiple chronic conditions is being discharged from a rehabilitation center or nursing home may seem overwhelming. Yet there are some steps to take that can bring order and grounding to a complex and emotional situation.
Posted: January 19th, 2009 under Care, Family, General, H.E.L.P., Medi-Cal, Protect, Q&A.
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Helen Dennis
