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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.

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.

40-70 Rule® - Caught in the Middle

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:29:32 +0000

Senior care professionals are often caught in the middle when families can't agree. That's where the 40/70 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.

How to Select an In-Home Care Provider - Professional Caregiver Recorded Webinar

admin — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:31:45 +0000

Presenters Dr. Amy D'Aprix, Executive Director of the DAI Foundation, and Deb Norman, Strategic Alliances Manager with Home Instead Senior Care, discuss caregiving topics, including providing tips and guidelines for how to select an in-home care provider.

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.

Romancing a Senior this Valentine's Day?

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:33:59 +0000

Love and the desire for romance never grow old. With a little creativity, there are ways that seniors can still celebrate special occasions such as holidays, birthdays and Valentine's Day even if they face health challenges.

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?

Emotional Issues

admin — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:27:28 +0000

Independent research sheds new light on the growing population of family caregivers who are choosing to live with and provide care for a parent, stepparent or older relative. One of the factors driving this trend is the need for emotional support. View the research and tips to help your family coop.