On February 27 my Dad died, and I became a member of a club I had avoided for 63 years. I know hundreds, maybe even thousands of members of this club and have walked with many of them on their journey through the loss of a parent.
Tag: elderly
Home Care Activities for People with Dementia
Cognitive health is a person’s ability to think, learn and remember. The most common cognitive health issue facing the elderly is the loss of those cognitive functions, or dementia.
Being a Funeral Director
Careers come and go and may change from time to time; but when your job is your passion it becomes your life and ministry. Karen considers her career as a funeral director her ministry.
Perseverance: the Muscle That Needs a Daily Workout
The Free Dictionary defines perseverance as the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult. Patience is the quality of toleration.
Seniors continuously in the crosshairs of Scammers
by Vee Daniel, President/CEO of Better Business Bureau of the Upstate Telemarketing scams, “anti-aging” product scams, prescription drug scams, health… Read more »
How to Find the Right Incontinence Product
by Amanda Beach It’s not easy to choose your incontinence product that fits you best; it may not be a good… Read more »
PACE: A Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly
by Cathy Kenzig, Executive Director of Senior TLC in Gastonia While family caregiving can be a genuinely rewarding experience, the… Read more »
Hospice: Then and Now
by Larry Dawalt, Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region What do you think of when you hear the word… Read more »
Keeping Seniors Connected Through Technology
by Brooke Reynolds, Owner of Comfort Keepers Intimidated by technology? This is a common concern for the aging population who… Read more »
Ask the Expert: Choosing Cremation
by: Steve Hodge, Manager, McEwen Funeral Service – Mint Hill Chapel Q: I know I want to be cremated,… Read more »
