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Category Archives: grandparent
How to Celebrate National Grandparents Day!
National Grandparents Day is coming up quickly, on Sunday, September 11th 2011. It is held annually on the first Sunday after Labor Day since it’s inception by Jimmy Carter in 1978. President Carter’s goal in making such a holiday was … Continue reading
Posted in advocate, celebration, children, elderly, Events, grandparent, grandparent's day, holidays, News, nursing home, psychological well being, Uncategorized, Wellness
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Vacation?!? What Will We Do With Mom (or Dad)?
It’s that time of year again when many of us are going on vacation. For those of you who are caring for an elderly mother, father, or other loved one at home, vacation may seem like a dream, a very … Continue reading
Posted in assisted living, elderly, Events, grandparent, home care, Long-term care, nursing home, nursing home care, Private duty care, Respite, safety, senior in-home health care, summer, summer safety, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wellness
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Tips for Grandparents when a Grandchild Dies
“I am powerlessness. I am helplessness. I am frustration,” are Margaret H. Gerner’s opening lines in her book, For Bereaved Grandparents. Those three sentence grabbed me; a fitting reflection of grief. When we see the death of a young child in the … Continue reading
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Gardening is a “Labor of Love” but what health benefits can it provide?
Did you ever stop to consider all of the health benefits of gardening? To many, it means hard work; bending stretching, lifting and maybe using muscles you forgot you had. However, not only does gardening provide good physical exercise, it can have numerous health benefits. According to the University of … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, Gardening, health, Health benefits, psychological well being, summer, summer safety, Uncategorized, Wellness
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