Although POParenting may sound very altruistic, the irony is that caring for our aging loved ones teaches us many new things about ourselves along the way. Much like parenting children, those of us who’ve begun to POParent are discovering much about ourselves, such as: what skills and qualities do I
Do YOU take enough time for yourself — to rest and refresh you — when you’re the major (or even minor?) provider of care to your elderly parents? Many POParents find it particularly challenging to balance tending to our own needs when tending to the needs of our senior parents.
After reading this article on healthy aging, I felt it important for you and me to look at aging and happiness: * how have you been dealing with “aging?” * what does that expression means to you? * how would you like to deal with the inevitable fact (we all age)
Knowing is half the battle – Anthony J D Angelo In the case of taking care of your aging parents, knowing the tools and techniques to make this stage in your life easier, is half the battle. We loved this “Survivor Kit” and found many other useful tips in the
Dr. Florian Kurth, a co-author of the study and postdoctoral fellow at the UCLA Brain Mapping Center, said the researchers were surprised by the magnitude of the difference between long-time mediators and those who don’t meditate. “We expected rather small and distinct effects located in some of the regions
Hot Chocolate, staying warm by the fire, listening to holiday music are all things people typically enjoy during the frosty winter season. Clearing snow, getting frostbitten, living with runny noses and falling on slippery ice are all things most people would rather do without. Falls present one of the most
“invisible patient,” the one supporting an elderly family member with dementia or a heart condition or diabetes — or all of the above. Given that there are currently 43.5 million people providing this kind of support to adults ages 50 and older, and that without them the long-term care system
“Alzheimer’s is the cleverest thief, because she not only steals from you, but she steals the very thing you need to remember what’s been stolen. ” ― Jarod Kintz One of the greatest challenges of caring for your aging parents is the onset of debilitating illnesses like the form
Suicide Rises Among Baby Boomers The New York Times has highlighted the challenges faced by the POP Community in an article published yesterday which examines new findings released by the CDC. CDC Mentions stress of “caring for aging parents” as a significant risk factor. Some of the most shocking findings: The
The challenges people face dealing with Alzheimer’s in their aging parents vary depending on where the elderly parent is found along this long battle with dementia. As elsewhere those parenting parents have a cycle of different challenges. 1. First: insisting your parent goes to a qualified professional to be diagnosed