A Place for Mom's Family

An Online Community about Eldercare

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No unread posts Community Guidelines
How to use the online eldercare community, A Place for Family
Subforum(s) Suggestions and Feedback 		Re: Finding A Nursing...
05-13-2008 6:32 AM
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No unread posts Diabetes & Eldercare
Discussions about Diabetes as it relates to eldercare.
 Re: Foot Care
04-08-2008 9:01 AM
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No unread posts Elderly Depression
Discussions on combatting depression in aging loved ones.
 Re: Holiday religious...
04-23-2008 7:46 PM
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No unread posts Driving and the Elderly
Discussions about determining when a loved one is no longer safe to be driving, and tactics around taking the keys away.
 Re: Possible liability...
04-24-2008 8:33 PM
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No unread posts Elder Health
Browse information about choosing a doctor, dental health, stroke, incontinence, falls and more.
Subforum(s) Incontinence, Dental Health, Warning Signs, Falls, Choosing a Doctor, Emergency Preparedness, Stroke 		Web Sites for Nursing...
05-12-2008 10:45 AM
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No unread posts General Health Issues Affecting the Elderly Re: Article: Arthritis...
04-18-2008 12:06 AM
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No unread posts Illnesses
Discussions about illnesses common to the elderly such as MRSA, Pneumonia, the Flu and others.
 Article: Senior...
02-13-2008 5:28 PM
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No unread posts Cancer
Forums about cancer; its many forms and the support of elderly loved ones battling cancer.
 Article: Colon Cancer...
04-18-2008 6:15 PM
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No unread posts Parkinson's Disease
Discussions about Parkinson's Disease
 Lewy Body d\Dementia
04-21-2008 11:10 PM
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No unread posts Dementia & Alzheimer's disease
Discussions related to Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
 Azheimers care
05-08-2008 5:33 PM
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No unread posts Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common experience among the elderly. Learn, discuss and debate options for relieving your loved one's anxiety.
 Re: Sundowner's
03-28-2008 10:10 AM
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No unread posts Aggression
Aggression among those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is not unusual. Learn about and share your experiences with this very challenging symptom.
 Re: Article: Alzheimer...
04-10-2008 1:47 AM
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No unread posts Everyday Challenges
a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can sometimes be a stressful and draining experience. Share tips, experiences and strategies for coping with problem behaviors.
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05-09-2008 1:40 PM
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No unread posts Legal & Financial Matters in Eldercare
Discussion of common legal and financial issues relating to eldercare such as Power of Attorney, paying for seniorcare and estate planning.
Subforum(s) Fraud and Scams, Medicare and Medicaid 		Re: I am in need...
05-09-2008 2:04 PM
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No unread posts Coping with the Guilt
A forum for discussing strategies to handle some of the guilt around eldercare.
 Re: Making the transition
04-28-2008 8:37 PM
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No unread posts Moving Mom and Dad
Strategies and ideas around simplifying a move into senior housing.
 Re: Article: Pet...
04-26-2008 4:05 PM
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No unread posts Geriatric Care Management
What is it? When is it useful?
 Re: Geriatric Care...
04-21-2008 9:42 PM
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No unread posts Aging in Place
Many seniors and families choose to make modifications to the home environment so they can "age in place." Talk about this option with others!
 Re: Getting Started...
03-06-2008 9:59 AM
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No unread posts Choosing Care
Articles and discussions about making the best care choices for our aging parents and loved ones
 Re: Your Spouse...
04-11-2008 1:10 PM
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No unread posts Humor is the best medicine!
Caring for aging loved ones can be stressful and worrying. Take a moment for yourself and don't forget to laugh!
Re: Sayings and...
04-21-2008 8:30 PM
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No unread posts Charities
So many wonderful people and organizations dedicate their lives to the wellbeing of our aging loved ones. Let's never forget to give back!
 Find a Charity
03-20-2008 10:30 AM
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No unread posts News
Stay current on the latest news about aging and eldercare.
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05-02-2008 9:26 AM
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No unread posts Memorials
After the caring is done, share your memories and feelings. Recall the wonderful, inspiring moments as well as the very real, human moments that make us all who we are.
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04-15-2008 2:50 PM
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No unread posts Grieving
A forum to help with the grieving process; helping parents who have lost a spouse, helping adult children who have lost a parent.
 Article: A New Beginning...
02-13-2008 12:54 PM
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No unread posts A Place for Mom’s Family Polls Quick Poll (5/9...
05-09-2008 10:26 AM
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No unread posts Parenting your parents
Thoughts and discussions about this common role-reversal and how to manage it.
Re: Being a Caregiver
04-25-2008 4:44 PM
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No unread posts Keeping yourself Healthy
Discussions, tips and ideas about how to keep yourself healthy while being a caregiver.
 The Importance of...
03-04-2008 7:36 PM
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No unread posts Senior Activities
Ideas and suggestions about helping seniors stay active and engaged.
 Exercise your brain...
03-26-2008 11:01 PM
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No unread posts Alzheimer's
An online support group for families of seniors with Alzheimer's disease.
 Re: Alzheimer's...
03-16-2008 2:21 PM
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No unread posts For Caregivers
An online support group for caregivers
 Sibling Motivation
04-08-2008 12:42 PM
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