Driving

04 Aug 2015
“Grandma Online” Series Around Palm Beach County
 As reported in both the Palm Beach Post and the Sun-Sentinel. Palm Beach county seniors are curious about many of the websites they here about. What began as a couple of presentations, such as “Online Dating”, for Boomers and Older Adults/Retirees and Boomers has now grown to a six-part program in which each segment can ...
01 Jul 2015
Aging Misconceptions – What We Think We Know
Aging Misconceptions: Myth or Fact? Seniors and Boomers test your knowledge about Aging and Aging Misconceptions.  Read these statements and decide which are true and which are false. *Most Elderly Americans live in Nursing Homes (5% or less) *My family don’t call me, they must not love me” (Email & Texts are used) *A Will ...
11 May 2015
Secrets for a Successful In-Home Caregiver Match
First Use an AHCA Licensed Home Care Company AHCA licenses are given by the Agency for Health Care Administration  in South Florida. Important things are included in this license. AHCA Caregivers are required to have Level II- FBI background checks and be fingerprinted. All Home Health Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants must be certified, carry insurance and ...
13 Mar 2015
Tips for Dealing with Stubborn Elder Parents
  Are your Elder Parents stubborn when you try to help and guide them? Is this aggravating and frustrating, not to mention leaving them at risk? Learn ways to understand them better or accept their position. There are emotional and psychological reasons why people resist common sense suggestions and don’t make any changes. Denial is ...
10 Dec 2014
Talking With Your Parents About Home Care Assistance
  Home Care Assistance Solves Many Care and Safety Needs Home Care Assistance is a tough topic to discuss with older parents. A very practical solution for older people who need a little help at home to remain independent there is to hire an aide or caregiver for in-home care. It does take insight on the part of ...
08 Oct 2014
Finding a “Wanderering” Loved One Quickly, Bringing Them Home
Wandering Causes Risk, Anxiety, Stress, and Confusion Wandering is a behavior not uncommon to Alzheimer’s disease, other Dementias or Autism. Children and Seniors with some type of cognitive disability may wander off – and not be able to return home safely. Wandering by foot is one thing, but by car, causes even greater panic, as ...
16 Jul 2014
My Father Should Stop Driving
When a Parent Should Stop Driving “Should my dad stop driving?  He is 84, hard of hearing and his vision is poor also. I am beside myself with worry that he will get in an accident but her refuses to listen. What can I do?”  Sarah G. Thank you for your question Ms. G and ...
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