Family & Seniors

How to Read and Most Importantly Understand the Pages and Chapters of This Very Most Wonderful & Very Most Treasured Asset called Life (To be Continued)

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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Thought:- The very thought of reading and understanding brings along with it a meaningful approach to each endeavor. Reading / Knowledge / Understanding:- Reading provides us with Knowledge and Understanding provides us with yet greater range of ... more »

How to rescue your elderly Aunt from senility(disorientation) using "dinner party therapy"

By parvenue

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When my 84 year old Aunt tripped over her poodle the spring of 2005 we all thought that this would be the end of her. She spent months in "Rehab" which seemed to me like a nice word for a Nursing Home. It didn't look good for her. She ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By april ort

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Writing an obituary can seem like a very hard endeavor to embark on no matter who the deceased is. When the subject of the eulogy is your mother, however, it brings on an entirely different meaning, usually because of the strong emotions we are ... more »

How to Appreciate The Universe

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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The Universe, Splendid & Magnificent, Priceless & Incomparable The Universe Day, The Universal Hour, The Universal Moment / Priceless & Incomparable Good Health, Happiness, Wealth, Peace, Love, Prosperity & Progress to One and ... more »

How to Be Daring With Age

By Colette French

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As we get older, often times we feel that we're too old to explore or even too old to even begin to do simple things that would give us enjoyment in life. My mother was a 70-year-old woman who chose to enjoy life to the fullest. She was a very ... more »

How to Become a Primary Caregiver

By klnygaard

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More and more, family members are becoming primary caregivers to their parents or to their grandchildren. There are several things to consider and agencies to contact... more »

How to Begin Researching Your Family Tree

By Sadie's Mom

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Genealogy isn't an easy process, and often takes hours of research analyzing census records, marriage and death certificates, and even tax records. Yet, the easiest way to begin researching a family is recording the stories directly from your ... more »

How to deal with the death of your grandmother

By parvenue

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When I was born, it was my maternal grandmother's house which I first called home. My mother was 23 and a bit flaky and my father was a man of questionable character. Neither were emotionally mature to handle my older sister, or the birth of ... more »

How to Extend Your Life by Socializing

By nashvillebecky

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In a recent 13-year study of almost 3,000 senior citizens, Harvard researchers found that social activities such as playing bingo or attending church were just as important to survival as regular exercise. At any age, being lonely is a curse; but ... more »

How to Go on Vacation With Your In-laws

By GreenMomma

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Going on vacation with your in-laws will be a bit challenging because you will have to put your best foot forward for the entire trip. Read my tips on how to get through it while still friends, er..I mean family... more »

How to Have Your Elderly Parent Live With You

By Paula Parker

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Your parents were always there for you, driving you to school, going to your games. Hugs. Cheers. Allowance. Advice. Now your mom--or dad--is elderly, and although she doesn't need a retirement home, she can’t live on her own anymore. You want ... more »

How to Prepare a Home for Elderly House Guests

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Preparing your home for elderly house guests will benefit your entire family. Household hazards are dangerous to everyone, no matter how many birthdays they've celebrated. While there are a few items that will require more scrutiny if you're ... more »

How to Prevent Alzheimer's

By David Sarokin

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Paying attention to your lifestyle now can do a lot to minimize the chances of having to deal with senile dementia in old age. Here are some steps you can take... more »

How to Teach Senior Citizens to Use a Computer

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Once they master the basics, seniors can use computers to pay their bills, communicate with relatives who live far away and write business letters. Follow these steps to teach senior citizens how to use a personal computer... more »

How to Write a Letter to a Grandparent

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Grandparents love to get letters from you. They love to keep up with what's going on in your lives and feel included. It's simple to write a letter to your grandparents. Don't limit your mailings to just letters. Include videos, photographs and ... more »

How to Accommodate An Aging Parent

By George Kramer

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Learning to accommodate an aging parent is both rewarding and challenging. While there will be challenges, the child or guardian should help all they can... more »

How to Behave With Grandparents

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Babysitting grandchildren can be a grandparent's greatest joy until the child needs to be disciplined. For grandparents who raise grandchildren while parents work or those who just babysit occasionally, an agreement between parent and grandparent ... more »

How to choose the Best Senior Citizen Travel Insurance for your parents in India?

By insurancemall

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Buying Travel/Visitor's Health Insurance for our parents when they travel from India to visit us is a challenge. In India, most of the insurance companies like ICICI, Tata AIG, Bajaj have huge restrictions on coverage for Travel Insurance... more »

How to Communicate With an Elderly Parent

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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When it comes to communicating with elderly parents, your concern likely lies in discussing important issues, such as finances, living arrangements and health care. These are sensitive topics, especially for a generation that more than likely ... more »

How to Communicate with people with Alzheimer's Disease

By RMDarling

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Communicating with people suffering from various dementias and Alzheimer's Disease is challenging. Sharing faith with them is often a mutually rewarding experience. Lessons in a Lunchbox gives you the tools to stimulate memory in a relaxed and ... more »

How to Find Out About Gay and Lesbian Retirement Communities

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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If you're looking for a retirement community today, your options are pretty much limited to the same communities straights go to as well as a couple just for gays and lesbians, but many gay and lesbian retirement communities are in the planning ... more »

How to Perceive Appreciation

By Vashi Ram Chandi

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The Virtue of Appreciation Life is a Continual Replenishment of Appreciation, Life Replenishes us every moment and provides us with an abundance of Happiness, Appreciation creates greater opportunities and enables the perception of pathways ... more »

How to Protect Your Elderly Parents From Scams

By Serafina

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Did you know that most crimes committed against the elderly are "transient crimes," meaning that many involve home repairs or diversions where a person requests to come into the home to use the bathroom or ask for a glass of water? Another such ... more »

How to Select a Gift for Your Grandfather

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Grandpas often can't think of a thing they need and can be fussy about what they get. A practical gift is often the best bet... more »

How to Be a Good Grandparent

By eHow Relationships & Family Editor

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Being a good grandparent sounds easy, but there's a fine line that new grandparents have to walk if they are to succeed in this role. As a grandparent, you need to learn your new boundaries since you're no longer the primary relationship in a ... more »

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