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If you only see an aging relative once a year, it can be a shock to see how their health may have deteriorated considerably since the last visit. It’s vital…

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GOOD NEWS for those of us in the Sandwich Generation involved in senior home care giving!

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An easy way to tell your government representatives where you stand, starting with supporting H.R. 632, providing Silver Alerts for missing dementia patients!

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Great resources for the Sandwich Generation including tips about dementia care, sensory integration disorder, a free month trial of Amazon Prime, and more!

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As Sandwich Generation senior home care givers and grandparents, there are plenty of challenges in blending the various ages, including fall protection!

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This week’s Sandwich Generation news is for grandparents. There is a recall of some varieties of Children’s and Infants’ Tylenol…

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A tip to help all of us Sandwich Generation senior home care givers who have to be away from aging parents when a breaker pops or the power goes out!

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From Swine Flu updates & lists of complications to educational videos about Swine Flu for grandkids & aging parents, SandwichINK has great resources for you!

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American Heart Association’s great new iPhone app, Pocket First Aid & CPR -giving you vital health info in your cell, sounds perfect for the Sandwich Generation

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Elder Care Services Guides

by Kaye Swain on August 22, 2009

Elder services magazines at your local grocery store are invaluable for caregivers, especially those who provide long distance senior home care for parents.

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When aging parents need to start using a walking cane, it can be hard for them to accept that fact. Having these good resources at your fingertips can help.

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Travel Tips: Stairs!

by Kaye Swain on July 25, 2009

Summer time often means travel time. This includes those of us providing senior home care for our aging parents. Here’s a vital tip to help at hotels and motels.

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