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It's always said hindsight is 20/20. What do you wish you could have done differently as a long-distance caregiver?
By Mary S. on Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM EDT
Maybe you feel like you didn't get enough practical things done on your last visit to your elderly parent.... More »
By Mary S. on Mon Apr 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM EDT
Maybe you feel like you didn't get enough practical things done on your last visit to your elderly parent.... More »
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By Miyoshi W.
By Miyoshi W.
Preparing for the Senior Caregiving Journey
By Mary S. on Tue Jul 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM EDT
Jody Gastfriend, licensed social worker of Care.com, is sited in this USA Today article about proactive... More »
By Mary S. on Tue Jul 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM EDT
Jody Gastfriend, licensed social worker of Care.com, is sited in this USA Today article about proactive... More »
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Tue Jul 19, 2011
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By Mary S.
By Mary S.
An Unsettling Visit to Dad's
By Mary S. on Tue May 24, 2011 at 6:44 PM EDT
I recently spoke with a woman who I'll refer to as Suzie. Here's what she had to say: Suzie: I just... More »
By Mary S. on Tue May 24, 2011 at 6:44 PM EDT
I recently spoke with a woman who I'll refer to as Suzie. Here's what she had to say: Suzie: I just... More »
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Tue May 24, 2011
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By Mary S.
By Mary S.
What can I do as a long distance caregiver?
By Mary S. on Mon May 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM EDT
A question from Pam: I live in Phoenix, AZ and my mother lives with my sister in Cleveland, OH. I visit... More »
By Mary S. on Mon May 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM EDT
A question from Pam: I live in Phoenix, AZ and my mother lives with my sister in Cleveland, OH. I visit... More »
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Mon May 9, 2011
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By Mary S.
By Mary S.
Do long distance caregivers miss out on a sense of satisfaction?
By Mary S. on Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM EDT
I often hear from the long distance caregivers I speak with that while they spend so much time and physical... More »
By Mary S. on Thu Mar 24, 2011 at 11:45 AM EDT
I often hear from the long distance caregivers I speak with that while they spend so much time and physical... More »
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Thu Mar 24, 2011
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By Mary S.
By Mary S.
Have you ever been guilty of 'swooping'?
By Mary S. on Tue Mar 15, 2011 at 11:38 AM EDT
Go to the link below for a great definition of swooping! I must admit I've been guilty of this! I remember... More »
By Mary S. on Tue Mar 15, 2011 at 11:38 AM EDT
Go to the link below for a great definition of swooping! I must admit I've been guilty of this! I remember... More »
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Tue Mar 15, 2011
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By Mary S.
By Mary S.
Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents
By Care.com A. on Fri Aug 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM EDT
Just in case any of you have missed out, NPR has been producing a series of features on Aging in Place... More »
By Care.com A. on Fri Aug 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM EDT
Just in case any of you have missed out, NPR has been producing a series of features on Aging in Place... More »
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Fri Aug 27, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
New Guide to Alzheimer's
By Care.com A. on Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 10:31 AM EDT
The National Institute of Health has come out with an excellent, simple, easy to read guide for those... More »
By Care.com A. on Thu Jun 17, 2010 at 10:31 AM EDT
The National Institute of Health has come out with an excellent, simple, easy to read guide for those... More »
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Thu Jun 17, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
Isolation and Inactivity
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 4:04 PM EST
Here's some helpful advice from Andrea Cohen, CEO of HouseWorks -- a Boston and D.C.-based elder care... More »
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 4:04 PM EST
Here's some helpful advice from Andrea Cohen, CEO of HouseWorks -- a Boston and D.C.-based elder care... More »
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Tue Mar 30, 2010
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By Mollyna E.
By Mollyna E.
Videos and Video Chat
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 9, 2010 at 11:41 AM EST
Has anyone used a video program to either chat with grandparents or send them a video file? What's the best ones to use? More »
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 9, 2010 at 11:41 AM EST
Has anyone used a video program to either chat with grandparents or send them a video file? What's the best ones to use? More »
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Tue Feb 9, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
Fighting Senior Hunger
By Care.com A. on Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM EST
It only takes 15 seconds to help fight senior hunger. Vote for Meals on Wheels to be considered as one... More »
By Care.com A. on Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM EST
It only takes 15 seconds to help fight senior hunger. Vote for Meals on Wheels to be considered as one... More »
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Wed Feb 3, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
Heart Health and Gym Memberships
By Care.com A. on Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM EST
Today's New Old Age Blog (NY Times) reported that regular cardio workouts have a tremendous positive... More »
By Care.com A. on Wed Feb 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM EST
Today's New Old Age Blog (NY Times) reported that regular cardio workouts have a tremendous positive... More »
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Wed Feb 3, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
Planning for the Future
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 3:58 PM EST
Excerpted from Harry Margolis (of elderlawanswers.com) post, "Take Me Out and Shoot Me"--Protecting Your... More »
By Care.com A. on Tue Feb 2, 2010 at 3:58 PM EST
Excerpted from Harry Margolis (of elderlawanswers.com) post, "Take Me Out and Shoot Me"--Protecting Your... More »
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Tue Feb 2, 2010
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By Care.com A.
By Care.com A.
