Keeping Older Adults Busy and Active: Some Ideas

Photo credit Tim Doerfler ...Redirecting a busy-body elder: I recently spoke with a caregiver named Ann, who was struggling with how to adapt to life as a caregiver. For the last several decades, Ann has had no problem loading her dishwasher, washing her clothes, or making her bed. That is until her widowed father moved in with Ann and her family. Now, her father follows her and her husband around the house, telling them how things should be done. Ann just doesn’t know how to handle it graciously. Sound familiar? At first, the arrangement seemed perfect for everyone. After... Continue reading on Agingcare to learn more about various ways that we can redirect our older adults that might help make them - and us - happier: Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. “I hold onto your book as a life preserver and am reading it slowly on purpose...I don't want it to end.” ...Craig William Dayton, Film Composer Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order use promo Code: 20CAREGIVERS.              Related StoriesAdult Day Service Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their CaregiversWhen Caregivers Go Beyond BurnoutTai Chi shown to boost brain size, increase memory in Chinese seniors 
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