Archive for Family
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Caring for the Caregiver
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Annually November is noted as National Family Caregiver Month. We recognize and celebrate individuals who care for family members, friends, or other relatives by helping them maintain their independence and quality of...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
School Bus Safety School began in mid-August and motorists must be sure to share the road safely with school buses. School buses are one of the safest forms of transportation on the road today. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, riding a bus to school is 1...
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The Importance of Adult/Child Playtime
By Paula Jaeger, Child Therapist Child Abuse Council While children do need time to play alone and with other children, playtime with the special adults in their lives is just as important. Children crave time with these adults. It makes them feel special. Parents (caregivers) are encouraged to...
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Grandparents Day
In honor of National Grandparents Day which takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day, here is an encore presentation from our September 2008 issue. What is a Grandparent? (taken from papers written by a class of 8 year olds) Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little childr...
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What is Your Favorite Sound?
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiology, P.C. Dr. Alison Soto Audiologist Parker Audiology, P.C. Recently, Parker Audiology, PC had a contest with a group of local 4th Grade students in o...
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Are You Ready if the Unthinkable Happens?
Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy By Julie Arndt GolderCare Solutions Imagine all is well in life, and you receive “the phone call.” Your father has just had a serious accident. He is in the Emergency Room. You had just talked to him the night before, an...
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Your Advocacy Connection
Offering Comprehensive Long Term Care Solutions and Patient Advocacy By Tiffany Whittaker GolderCare Solutions Let’s Talk There’s nothing like having a discussion that no one wants to have. I mean, how do you begin this uncomfortable conversation? Is there a right place? Is there a right t...
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Life Care Benefit
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Did you know…..A life insurance policy can pay for senior care expenses? One out of two retirees will face these costs! Long term care costs are very real and pose a clear risk to our valued retirement asse...
