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Conversation Starter Guides

admin — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:32:47 +0000

Download these easy-to-read guides from Home Instead Senior Care and author and communications expert Dr. Jake Harwood. These guides includes common family situations and sensitive circumstances that often pose communication problems for both older adults and their children or loved ones.

Denial a Common Emotion for Family Caregivers

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:00:46 +0000

Caring for aging parents can put siblings at odds. Check out these tips about communicating with family members. And go to www.4070talk.com and www.solvingfamilyconflict.com to learn more.

The 50-50 Rule®: Solving Family Conflict

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:37:20 +0000

Does your job as a senior care professional sometimes seem like that of a referee? If you feel that you're always trying to resolve a family dispute, you're not alone. This guide is designed to help adult siblings and their aging parents deal with those sensitive situations that arise among brothers and sisters as their parents age and need assistance.

70-40 Rule® - Bridging the Communication Gap

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:02:33 +0000

Senior care professionals are often caught in the middle when families can't agree. That's where the 70/40 Rule® programs and emotional support services can help. This program is offered to develop open discussions between families when it comes to providing care to parents and other various senior needs. Older adults and their families often look to professionals like you for practical resources and tips to help them bridge the communication gap.

Additional Resources

admin — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:00:08 +0000

Consider the following resources to learn more about how to keep your senior loved ones safe at home.

Challenges of Communication Between Older Adults - Professional Caregiver Recorded Webinar

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:44:12 +0000

Presenters Dr. Amy D'Aprix, Executive Director of the DAI Foundation, and Mary Alexander, Director of Strategic Alliances with Home Instead Senior Care, discuss the challenges of communication between older adults and their children.

Technology Helps Reduce Senior Depression, Keeps Families Connected

admin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:01:27 +0000

Seniors are sometimes fearful of the latest technology. But Internet services like Skype and email can keep them connected to family and friends, which could lift their spirits and help prevent loneliness and depression.

Download the The 50-50 Rule® Brochure

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:29:34 +0000

This guide is designed to help adult siblings and their aging parents deal with those sensitive situations that arise among brothers and sisters as their parents age and need assistance. The guide covers a variety of sibling caregiving topics such as: How do you divide workload with your sister? What's the best way to build teamwork with your brothers? How can you reach agreement as a family on important topics to avoid family conflict?

Too Close for Comfort?

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:31:54 +0000

The growing trend of children caring for their elderly parents has prompted Home Instead SeniorCare® to launch Too Close for Comfort ^SM a public education campaign to guide families to the right choices for them. These pages and the resources they contain will help adult children and their senior loved ones answer the question: Should we or shouldn't we live together?

Your Place or Mine?

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:30:51 +0000

Are you contemplating moving several generations under one roof? If you're already living the intergenerational life, perhaps your family has encountered a few challenges. Regardless of the situation, you or your senior loved ones probably have many questions. What do you need to ask?