The Truth About Elder Abuse
This is Part 1 in a two-part blog topic on Elder Abuse. Understanding the Causes of Elder Abuse is Part 2. Most people are well aware of the topic child abuse and we have a …
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Top 3 Questions About How and When to Place an Aging Parent
Many middle-aged people have elderly parents that are starting to ‘feel their age.’ While it is the hope and prayer of all adults that their parents age in good health and happiness, statistics show us …
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Early Signs of Cognitive Decline
It seems like every time you read an article or watch the news the words ‘dementia’ and ‘alzheimer’s’ are being mentioned and it’s for good reason. The rate at which cognitive decline is occurring in elderly …
Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factors and Prevention
According to information from The Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org), more than 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease or some other related form of dementia. This number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by the …
How to Help When It’s Unwanted
One of the hardest situations to overcome is getting care for a loved one who doesn’t think that they need it. As many people age, their bodies and minds start to fail them, or they …
3 Signs It’s Time to Hire a Caregiver
If you are involved in the care of a family member on any level, chances are you have experienced both the rewards and challenges of being in such a position. The relationship can have a …
Choosing a Caregiving Agency
Once it’s been decided that outside care is needed for the aging or ailing loved one, the task can seem overwhelming or even intimidating. When you consider that a virtual stranger will be coming into …
Top 3 Health Concerns for the Aging Adult and How to Avoid Them Now.
It is no secret that as we age our minds and bodies become less and less reliable. Some of this is due to genetics, but most of it is due to lifestyle choices. How we …
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Veteran’s Stand Down Event
This time of year inspires us to count our blessings and to reorganize and reprioritize what is important to us. As the team at Golden Care started to plan our holiday festivities in December, we …
Top 3 Scams Aimed at Seniors
I was recently talking to a woman who informed me of a recent internet scam targeting her aging sister in law. While working online, a warning popped up informing her that there was a virus …
