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Help! My parents are aging! - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. When Dad Loses His Independence. When Dad loses His Independence. Why can't he see that you need to hire someone to help? Why can't he just accept help. The truth is dad is grieving and so are you. He has lost his independence and you have lost you dad, the rock, the solid anchor you could always count on. Bring in someone your dad respects to talk to him. Ask Dad For Help. No one likes to be told what to do. Educate dad about h...
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When Mom Told Me I Looked Like Her Daughter - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. When Mom Told Me I Looked Like Her Daughter. I actually chuckled and said " So tell me about this daughter." I figured I would get the inside scoop. :-) It was my weekend to spend as the caregiver. For my 93 year old mom. Mom had been suffering with dementia for a while so it really wasn't a total surprise but the truth is you never expect the day to come that your own parent doesn't recognize you. It was just plain weird. So when s...
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Help! My parents are aging! - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. Let them eat cake! Should you let your aging parent eat what they want? For years I tried to get my mother in law to eat healthy to no avail. She would pretend to be listening and agree and then say but I don't like carrots (or whatever it was I was trying to get her to eat.) I would be so frustrated. I tend to be a bit of a health nut :-). They all tell me this because they want me to do something. Well I am done with trying ev...
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Help! My parents are aging! - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. Stay Heart Healthy to Age In Place. A lot of people want to be able to age in place but are you willing to do what it takes to stay healthy? If Independent Living is what you want consider making the following foods part of your lifestyle! Here is a list of the top 25 foods to incorporate into your diet helping you stay healthy and have a better change of aging in place! Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens. Great in a smoothie.
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Life Coach for Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. Caregiver Life Coach to Help You Make the Right Decisions for An Aging Parent or Spouse. My parents are aging! What do I do now? It's 2 AM and the phone rings. Mom has fallen again and they are taking her to the hospital. The anxiety builds as you jump out of bed trying to figure out what to do next. You are trying to get the report finished for your boss, mom calls for the 3rd time today. It's time to have a plan! My 3 Step Process.
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Help! My parents are aging! - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. I Really Resent My Family! I have been caring for my aging dad for 5 years! She told me. " Just because he doesn't live in my home doesn't mean that I am not doing a lot! Julie (not her real name) was frustrated. She is not alone. millions of adult children are caring for one or more aging parents who may no longer be able to drive, cook or take care of other needs they have. After a while a caregiver finds herself becoming resentfu...
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Help! My parents are aging! - KathrynWatson.com
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My Parents are Aging- Caregiver Survival. 25 ways to reduce your stress. Age Related Macular Degeneration and Aging in Place. Age Related Macular Degeneration, referred to as AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people age 50 and older. If you are planning on aging in place and have AMD this is a concern especially if you live by yourself. Yes you will need to find an alternative method of getting to the places you need to go. Aging in place seems like a difficult task. Aging in place or moving to ...
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