Caring for Elderly, Senior Citizens--Communication

Caring for Senior Citizens: Communicating with the Elderly
One of the tools that senior citizens are most reluctant to use are hearing aids. They will accept eyeglasses, medications, dentures and sometimes even Depends before they will admit to needing one or more hearing aids. Here are skills to employ when communicating with an elderly person.
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Caring for Seniors--Juggling Kids and Family

How to Care for Elderly Senior Citizens and Children Under One Roof
With costly senior care facilities and cuts in senior Social Security benefits, families are taking elderly relatives into their homes to care for them. If your family cares for a senior citizen, you need help and support. Read More

Caring for Disabled Seniors: Persuading Elderly Parents to Accept Help In-Law

Caring for Disabled Senior Citizens: Managing the Mother-in-Law Issues
We are caring for my elderly disabled mother-in-law. As we are learn about caring for senior citizens, we're passing it along. Today's Sticky Wicket: Persuading senior parents to allow the in-law child to help with care.
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