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Changing the Guard: Caring For Your Elderly Parents

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And the Seasons They Go Round and Round

Wasn't it just yesterday that Dad was teaching me to ride a bike, or writing a check for my college tuition?

No, it was yesterday that he was doing 100% of the care for my mother, while doing most of the renovations on my old house. That was 4 years ago.

Now Dad lives with me, and he needs a lot of care. He is 92, afterall, but I never thought it would happen.

Fritz Arrowsmith, his daughter Margo, granddaughter Sarah and greatgrandson Nico,

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Who Are The Heros In Your World
Changing the Guard: Caretaking Your Pare...
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When Mom and Dad Were Young
Elder Care in the News
When I Married My Mother

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Changing the Guard: Caretaking Your Parents: A Blog for the Sandwich Generation

Mission Statement: To create and maintain a community of support for those caring for parents or spouses that provides resources, moral support and joy.

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When Mom and Dad Were Young

Elder Care in the News

US Trust Expands Eldercare Planning Services to Help Private Wealth Advisors ...: NEW YORK, May 29, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- US Trust has expanded its core wealth management and estate planning capabilities to include extensive eldercare services designed to help clients take control of their biggest fiduciary, financial and ...
Eldercare Planning Services Expanded to Aid Private Wealth Advisers Address to ...: (Source: Bank of America) ? US Trust has expanded its core wealth management and estate planning capabilities to include extensive eldercare services designed to help clients take control of their biggest fiduciary, financial and health-related ...
Harper Government Announces Three New Research Networks Focusing on Eldercare ...: OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 30, 2012) - New research networks will advance the care available to elderly patients, boost the production of sustainable biofuels and improve our ability to respond to marine emergencies or environmental changes.
Elder care seminar: A seminar for professionals, seniors and their caregivers is scheduled for 9:45 am to 3 pm Thursday, June 21 at the Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. Experts will speak about the rules and regulations of Durable Power of Attorney ...

When I Married My Mother

You Have to Take Care of Yourself

The first time I heard the attendant say that parents should put on oxygen before giving it to children, I, like most people, was shocked. But of course, it makes sense. You can't help the kids if you don't have your wits about you.

These lenses offer important information about how to take care of yourself.

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Please Share with Us Your Caretaking Experience.

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gottaloveit Apr 15, 2011 @ 10:13 am | delete

That friend that Virginia mentioned was me! I am, indeed, the Keeper of the Gert (that would be Gertie, my mama). I'm getting so much wonderful information and inspiration from your posts. You're just what I needed. Your dad and my mom would have made quite a pair!

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vallain Apr 14, 2011 @ 10:10 am | delete

I've sent this page to a writing friend who blogs on this topic as well. Her mother lives with her (age 94). My parents are 86, so this is a topic I'm watching closely.

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mbgphoto Jan 27, 2011 @ 7:33 am | delete

Thanks for all the resources. My sister and I can use them. Mom has Alzheimers (middle stages ) and it is a very sad disease...requires a lot of patience.

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7Suze7 Jan 21, 2011 @ 5:04 pm | delete

Thank you for this, I will go to the site and have my sibs sign up

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KarateKatGraphics Dec 14, 2010 @ 8:56 am | delete

my dad was such a wonderful role model, in terms of how he cared for his mom until she passed away in her mid-90s. she had Alzheimer's but still had a good life, with love and appropriate care. excellent resource here!
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