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by Randall P Ryder May 7, 2012
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Using Craigslist to Find Caretakers

by Randall P Ryder June 17, 2011
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Making the decision to hire a caretaker to help with an elder parent can be a a difficult process. Once the decision has been made, however, finding and selecting a caretaker can be an even more difficult process. With increasingly frequency, individuals are turning to Craigslist to hire a caretaker. If you go that route, [...]

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How to Deal with Debt Collectors

by Randall P Ryder May 10, 2011
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Many elder individuals are often on very tight budgets because of high medical costs, fixed pensions, and a limited income stream. As a result, seniors and the elderly are often targeted by scammers. Debt collectors are usually not scammers, but they can difficult to deal with. Here are some things to look out for.

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How to Discuss Difficult Issues with Elder Parents

by Randall P Ryder April 12, 2011
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Technology makes it easier to stay in constant contact with friends and family. Between e-mail, texting, and video chats, many families communicate throughout the day with each other. As individuals get older, however, families need to have difficult conversations about living situations, health care issues, and legal issues. When you need to have one of those [...]

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How Behavioral Therapy Can Treat Dementia

by Randall P Ryder February 22, 2011
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Watching a loved one with dementia can be an extremely hard experience. Not only does the disease have powerful effects on individuals, the pharmaceuticals used to treat the disease can also cause a variety of unsettling side effects. One chain of nursing homes in Minnesota has tried to segway into using alternative methods of treating [...]

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Get to Know Nursing Home Staff

by Randall P Ryder February 8, 2011
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The transition to a nursing home can be difficult for both residents and their families. Instead of being in charge of their own home, residents have to become accustomed to regular visits from staff. At many facilities, because of staff rotations and employee turnover, residents rarely deal with the same person twice. The person who [...]

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Popular Posts of 2010

by Randall P Ryder December 23, 2010

We have experienced tremendous growth over the past year—thanks to all our readers! We have a number of exciting additions planned for next year, so keep your eyes peeled! In honor of this momentous year, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most popular posts from the last year. Without further [...]

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Specialized Investigators Can Help Curb Elder Abuse

by Randall P Ryder November 16, 2010

Elder abuse might be one of the most under-publicized problems in your community, but it is likely still a major problem. Despite the fact that many facilities are top-notch and Congress has even provided all nursing home residents with statutory rights under the Nursing Home Reform Act, under-reporting is a major issue. Given the oncoming [...]

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