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Seniors Should Be Aware of Toxic Metals

Seniors should be aware of toxic heavy metals that may be in their home, and possibly in their foods or medications. Heavy metals including, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and silver, may be toxic to the health if consumed in high quantities. If a senior contracts long-term exposure to these heavy metals, there is a possibility of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and neurological degenerative processes that mimic other diseases. Also, seniors may also be allergic to certain heavy metals, which could cause sickness or death. If your senior loved one is not aware of the dangers of heavy metal toxicity, make sure they are informed.

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Losing a Loved One

When we are faced with the difficult and painful task of telling someone that they lost the one they loved, it seems like we can’t find the words to tell them. When a child loses a grandparent, or parent, the loss seems to be overwhelming and often we find it hard to share our condolences. We care for our loved ones when they need senior care, but when they are gone, it is often the children, grandchildren, family, and friends that need aftercare.

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Harmonious Estate Planning

Whether your loved one is in a Care Facility, is receiving  Home Care Services, or is in a Retirement Community, it is important to have all of the Estate Planning and Trust information finalized as soon as possible. Estate Planning includes the choice of a fiduciary to administer the estate or trust when the children become primary beneficiaries. Naming a child the financial fiduciary can be a very difficult task if there are many children in the family.  To avoid family disharmony before or after the death of a loved one there are a few steps to take.

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Preparing The Seniors Talk: Stop Driving The Car

An older adult’s family or partner is usually in the best position to observe, discuss and/or intervene when an older adult appears to be engaged in poor driving.  The family or partner may often know the best way to approach the older adult in a non-threatening manner.  Here are some things to consider for family and caregivers alike:

1.  Start Early. Experts recommend talking with an older driver before problems begin, and planning together what will happen when the person can no longer drive.  Involving the older driver is essential to a successful discussion and decision-making process.  In fact, more than half of older adults follow suggestions offered in conversations about driving, according to The Hartford Insurance company.

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Grieving: How to be just a friend

When a person is grieving, it’s ok to be their friend, as your friendship is so very needed during this time.  Your friend’s grief is a long, slow healing process, and it’s important to know your friendship is extremely important in providing your friend recovery from grief.

We often hear people say, “I’m just a friend” at funerals.  Sometimes this phrase sounds apologetic, as we often think that if we are “just a friend” to those who are grieving, that our friendship is insufficient to support them during and after a funeral.  In reality, this is one of the most critical times when your friendship and support are the most important and most needed.

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