Taking care of serious citizens is both physically and mentally exhausting. I wouldnt be wrong if I say, care giving is one of the hardest jobs that a person would experience in his life. Its important not to overlook the benefits of care giving particularly to the senior citizens. I understand you want to give the selfless care to someone you love but there will come one day when you loved ones will need more help than you are actually able to...more
My daughter's grade 8 grad is coming up in June and I was eagerly thinking of ways to keep the cost down. Even grade 8 grad is a big time in a girls life. This is a night for my daughter to remember but it shouldn't cost me and my husband a fortune.For many parents prom is an expensive time of year and families are struggling financially to give their son or daughter the perfect night that they will remember a life time. Well there is no reason...more
Considering In Home Senior Care? 3 Things to Look for in a Elder Care Agency As we view their situation, it becomes obvious that their physical condition issues stop them from living like they once did. At this point, we are faced with 3 choices:1. Place them in a nursing home.2. Move in with them or move them in with us.3. Hire an in home care or elder care company.The first 2 alternatives are wrought with challenges. We've all heard the horror stories of the treatment several elderly receive in nursing homes, so do we really want to take this type of risk with the very people that gave us life and raised us? Option two can be challenging as well if we are running a lot and/or have a extremely active family. It may also be tricky because of compatibility difficulties with in-laws, etc.This leaves in home elder care as the ideal option to deal with the senior care needs of our aging loved ones. The problem here is that senior in home care is a fairly new and rising industry and many people are unfamiliar with what to look for in a high-quality senior care agency.Here are 3 things you need to be aware of before hiring any company to handle the in home care of your...more
Author: Becky FeolaRecently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness. Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any longer. Her doctor had told the...more
Health Insurance Options for Low-Income Families A large percentage of the population of the United States comes from the low-income class, which are families with joint incomes of less than $38000 a year for a family of four people. The growing inflation rates and the increased living costs have tightened the noose around the neck...more
There comes a time with our dogs when we have to start considering some of the effects of age on their diet. They may need different food. They may not have the same appetite they had when they were younger. They may have some dental issues. Even their eyesight can affect their eating habits. However, with some care and consideration on your part, you can help your elderly dog through some of these problems and see that she continues to get the very best nutrition possible.For many years dog food experts maintained that older dogs should have their protein intake limited in the belief that their kidneys could not process protein very well. We now know this not to be true. It's perfectly all right to feed your older dog good quality protein in his diet as long as he doesn't have any pre-existing kidney problems. The key is to make sure that you are feeding a good quality food with good quality protein. Recent research indicates that older dogs may need more protein than younger dogs instead of less.You should also look for a food that is lower in carbohydrates with moderate amounts of fat. It's not necessary to completely eliminate fat from your senior dog's diet. Even if...more
Buying A Family Health Insurance Is Very Recommended Do you worry about the health of your spouse and children? Perhaps your parents are under your care as well and are wondering how you can take care of them. The easiest and the most...more
Which is the Best Age to Get Pregnant? Teenage Pregnancy, Being a Young Mother or Being an Old Mother ? Women are blessed with the enviable power of delivering babies. Almost every women dreams of getting pregnant and having a baby of...more
The Importance Of Having Family Health Insurance? You can invest in all kinds of properties and businesses in the world, but there will be nothing that will equal having good health. Everyone in the family needs to invest in family...more
Helping Your Child Discover Their Talent Life is full of amazing discoveries. All my life I firmly believed that talent is a strictly innate quality. If you do not have the inborn aptitude for singing, neither conservatoire, nor...more
Top 6 Tips for Dads in a Custody Battle: How to Put Your Kids First I frequently tell my clients that custody battles are best approached by telling a story. The judge is a human being who is affected by a narrative. Whichever...more
Important Decisions in Elder Care When Dementia Strikes Alzheimer's is the most common and well-known form of dementia with more than 5 million Americans suffering from age-related memory loss.Alzheimer's disease is the 7th leading...more