Mid-life is a time we begin to recognize our parents' mortality. As they pass on, so do their stories. I've often thought it a shame that I've lost so much of my own family's story. My Dad's cousin who lived an intellectual's life in New York City with the likes of Truman Capote, my great-grandfather whom I barely knew...I'll never get to ask them questions about their lives.
That's why the idea of creating family history videos is so appealing. Having an A & E kind of documentary about either of those family members would be so meaningful to me.
Mike O'Krent does just that. In this interview, he tells us about family history videos and gives us some tips for doing it ourselves.
Those of us caring for aging parents worry constantly about falls. For good reason. Consider that up to a quarter of those 65 years and older who suffer a hip fracture die within 6 months.
Samantha Young has been caring for the elderly for over 17 years. In this helpful article, she covers the various causes of falls and what we can do to help prevent them.
26 Things You Need To Know About Caring for Aging Parents
Parenting your parent(s) can be one of the hardest things to do. And, it is an all too common scenario for those of us in midlife. Planning ahead is very important and necessary as a proactive approach to caring for aging parents. Answer these helpful questions to see how prepared you are....
Samantha Young, Administrator for Practical Care Continuum, a non-medical home care agency, shares the basics of what you need to know about caring for increasingly dependent parents.
Mid-life is a time we begin to recognize our parents' mortality. As they pass on, so do their stories. I've often thought it a shame that I've lost so much of my own family's story. My Dad's cousin who lived an intellectual's life in New York City with the likes of Truman Capote, my great-grandfather whom I barely knew...I'll never get to ask them questions about their lives.
Those of us caring for aging parents worry constantly about falls. For good reason. Consider that up to a quarter of those 65 years and older who suffer a hip fracture die within 6 months. 
Parenting your parent(s) can be one of the hardest things to do. And, it is an all too common scenario for those of us in midlife. Planning ahead is very important and necessary as a proactive approach to caring for aging parents. Answer these helpful questions to see how prepared you are.....jpg)
