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Medication Organization

by on January 14, 2009

Like As Sandwich Generation caregivers we are often required to dispense medications. Whether it’s to sick grandkids, elderly relatives, special needs patients of any age, or a combination of these patients, it can be a bit confusing at times, remembering who gets what when. I’ve found a few little memory tricks and tips to help [...]

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Three Healthy Ways to Start the New Year

by on January 6, 2009

With the new year’s arrival, it’s time for some new and positive habits. Here are three good habits to work on jointly with your senior parents.

Tagged as: arthritis, caregivers, caregiving, cell phone, discard medication, elderly parents, exercise, healthy, medication, medications, prescriptions, pressing weights, senior citizens, swimming, tennis, walking, YMCA, YWCA

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Four Lists for Elderly Relatives

by on October 14, 2008

Like Elderly relatives often get their dates, contact information, medical insurance numbers, and other important bits of information mixed up. A simple way to help them is to take all that information and type it up in your computer. You will have it saved for an easy reference for you and a fast reprint for [...]

Tagged as: calendar, elderly, emergency phone numbers, Grandparents, lists, medication, senior citizens

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