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Caring for Elders Who Live in Their Own Home

September 05, 2016

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Some of us live close enough to our parents to check in on them regularly. Others have the challenge of distance to deal with. Either way, there are many ways you can assist your aging parents: gathering necessary legal documents (see August 2016 newsletter for more on this), assembling a Family Notebook1, and providing emotional support.

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September 05, 2016 by Marcia Washburn

Category:
  • Visiting & Serving Seniors
  • Caring for Parents and Relatives
  • Home-based Elder Care in a Family Economy

A Simple Hug

November 21, 2014

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In a city near our home, our family frequently visits a low income nursing home. My sister and I like to play our piano and violin pieces for the residents. Our family has dear friend there, her name is Miss Louise. One day while visiting her, we had a long, touching conversation.

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November 21, 2014 by Christian Family Eldercare

Category:
  • Visiting & Serving Seniors

Making a list? Check it twice!

November 21, 2014

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If you're searching for a present for a friend or loved one who lives in a nursing home, it wouldn't be at all surprising to learn that the perfect gift is not leaping instantly to mind. It can in fact be a real challenge. But as a veteran of nursing-home buying, I have a few suggestions for you.

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November 21, 2014 by Kitty Foth-Regner

Category:
  • Visiting & Serving Seniors

Suicide with Dignity?

October 09, 2014

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You may have recently seen the news, broadcast by CNN and CBS, regarding the decision of a young cancer patient, who plans to take her own life...

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October 09, 2014 by Christian Family Eldercare

Category:
  • Visiting & Serving Seniors
  • Caring for Parents and Relatives
  • Home-based Elder Care in a Family Economy
  • Church and Diaconate Eldercare

Bringing New Hope to the Elderly

September 24, 2014

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Seems like there have always been plenty of ministries targeting children, teens, and those in the early years of adulthood. But until fairly recently, not as much attention has been paid to the spiritual needs of the elderly.

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September 24, 2014 by Kitty Foth-Regner

Category:
  • Visiting & Serving Seniors