Watch what happens at your next family gathering when a new mother places her baby in someone’s arms. The person will likely shift automatically into baby mode: a sing-song, high-pitched voice, overly-simplified speech, and exaggerated facial expressions. Of course, this is perfectly normal and actually advantageous to an infant’s developing brain.
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As a family senior care provider, you likely experience a wide range of emotions each day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry over a health concern; and of course, from time to time, irritations. We would like only the best for the individuals we love, and when an older adult is resistant
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Have you ever walked into the office or a get-together with friends or family and had someone say to you with great concern, “You really look tired today!” Even though you may have been feeling relatively perky before that instance, you now really DO feel exhausted and rundown. The words we speak to one another
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intended for the elderly aren’t anything new, with an astounding $36 billion lost each year to financial abuse. And the most recent phone scams circulating that are targeting seniors are difficult for many seniors to recognize until it’s too late. Center for Elder Law and Justice attorney Nicole K. Parshall explains, “There is always a new
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It is always best to tell the truth, right? Still there are occasions when some truths are better left unsaid, or at the very least worded more positively, particularly if communicating with aging parents. While we could have the very best of intentions in attempting to help older adults navigate life, we can help alleviate
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Campaigns against bullying are everywhere these days. We’re now a zero tolerance society when it comes to bullying, and a rough and tough ten-year-old can no longer get away with teasing and tormenting his classmates. But perhaps there’s some other, less apparent sort of bullying occurring – adult bullying between children and their senior parents.
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Elder abuse is a very real but preventable problem. Because many seniors are fearful or uncomfortable with reporting their own abuse, it is important to understand the risks, recognize symptoms and know how to protect seniors from abuse. The informative resources below will give you a good start. Call Independence-4-Seniors today to learn more about
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