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Frugal and Fashionable Safety Wear for the Elderly

by on January 30, 2009

Like Walking is excellent exercise for our elderly parents. If they are in reasonably good health, they can enjoy the fresh air and exercise whenever they want. When you can keep them company that’s great. Even when you can’t, it can still be a pleasure for them. However, occasionally an older person can become disoriented, [...]

Tagged as: Alzheimer's Disease, diabetes, Eldercare, elderly parent falls, elderly safety, MedicAlert, Parkinson's Disease, walking

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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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Exercising – The Sandwich Generation Way

by on October 13, 2008

Like Too much to do, too little time! Ask most families who are right in the middle of the Sandwich Generation why they don’t exercise and that would probably be the number one answer. But studies have proven that regular exercise makes you feel better, stress less, and renew your energy. It can even slow [...]

Tagged as: Alzheimer's Disease, children, energy, excercise, grandchildren, Grandparents, grown-ups, health, mall walking, Parkinson's Disease, Sandwich Generation, toddlers, walking

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