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Are the elderly happier than the rest of us?
Are the elderly really happier than the rest of us? Or, are some people just cranky, cantankerous and quarrelsome by nature? The other day I emailed an elderly friend an article about old people being happy. He read it and responded: “What! It’s not good for old people to complain? I live for complaining. … Continue reading
Do you really know who is taking care of your love one?
Your parent needs home care and you can’t take on the job. You certainly can’t stay home to take care of her. You agonize about the decision to let someone else care for her. You feel guilty. Nevertheless it has to be done. You have a job, children, and obligations. What to do? … Continue reading
The struggle between nursing home and homecare
“Me go to a nursing home? Absolutely not!” “But Mom, this last fall was serious and we can’t risk another one. You’ll be able to get therapy there.” After much reasoning and pleading with her on our part, “Well just a little while then” she agreed. The therapy would take two weeks. After … Continue reading