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Tag Archives: aging info usa
Surprise – Mom got old!
It still amazes me how many people I have met over my 25+ year career that seemed genuinely surprised that their parent had gotten old. Especially since the alternative to getting old would be death (not trying to be crass, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare, health care, hospice and end of life care
Tagged aging, aging info, aging info usa, caregiver, caregiving, eldercare, eldercare and siblings, health care, hospice and end of life care, making a care plan, making a plan of care, planning to care for parents, sue salach, susan avello, taking care of your parents
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Now that’s determination!
I’m sharing this post I wrote back in August – I think maybe I need the reminder more than you guys. I’ve been enjoying the weather the past several days. It was about 98 degrees with 100% humidity while I … Continue reading
Hot Flashes and Chicago Winters
I know what you’re thinking “you’re much too young to be having hot flashes.” (wink) But the fact of the matter is, I’ve been having them for about five years now – ever since the ole hys-to-rect-o-my. Having hot flashes … Continue reading
Posted in aging, hot flashes, hysterectomy, menopausal women
Tagged aging, aging info, aging info usa, caregiving, caring for my parents, Chicago, eldercare, hot flashes, hysterectomy, karen rinehart, menopausal, menopausal women, menopause, night sweats, susan avello, Winters in Chicago, women and hot flashes
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TBN Beneficiaries and other scams targeting seniors
I was enjoying my U-Verse the other day and trying to decide which of the 400 channels to watch (I didn’t order that many but became the recipient during a mishap and am proudly observing) and I came across an … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, crimes against the elderly, scams against the elderly
Tagged aging, aging info usa, caregiving, crimes against the elderly, financial abuse, financial abuse against the elderly, scams against the aging, scams against the elderly, scams targeting parents, scams targeting seniors, susan avello, TBN, TBN Scam, Trinity Broadcast Network, wolf in sheeps clothing
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The Sandwich woman’s sippy cup
I have been privileged to connect with some outstanding individuals online – and most of them I like better than my friends IRL (in real life). One of them is the writer of today’s guest post. She is funny, witty (is that … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, Funny, sandwich generation
Tagged aging, aging info usa, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and the need to laugh, caring for your parents, Funny, funny columnist, humor, humor in caregiving, It's fun to laugh, karen rinehart, publix liquors, sandwich generation, sandwich women, sandwiched between children and parents, susan avello, the adults sippy cup, the need to laugh, the sandwich generation, the working caregiver
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Friday Funnies: Seniors, Road Rage and driving over Cop Cars
It’s Friday – WOOT! Hope you all are having a great start to this weekend. Sometimes we just need a break from thinking about caring for anyone and laugh. So today, I thought I’d share a few funnies from the road, … Continue reading
Elderly Drivers and Cell Phones
Monday, while coming home from a BBQ at a friend’s house, and it being labor day, Nick and I were stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. I was relaxed and feeling good until I noticed the old lady in front … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving
Tagged aging info usa, caregiver, caregiving, don't talk on cell phone and drive, don't text and drive, elderly caregiver, elderly drivers, senior citizens and driving, susan avello, taking care of my parents, texting while driving, the dangers of texting and driving, the working caregiver, when to take away your parent's car keys, when to take the car keys away
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Help! My sister has kidnapped my elderly parent
In my line of work helping caregivers who are caring for an elderly loved one, I hear all kinds of tragic stories against the elderly that mirror this one in Birmingham, AL. From those whose parents who have dementia and have … Continue reading
Posted in abusive relationships, caregiving, crimes against the elderly
Tagged abusive relationships, aging info usa, caregiver to my parents, caregiving, crimes against the elderly, elder law attorney, elderly parent has been kidnapped, legal guardian of my parents, my parent has been kidnapped, my sister has kidnapped my parent, sibling rivalry, susan avello, the working caregivier
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Here’s hoping the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
I’m home in Alabama this week visiting my family. It sure has been great seeing them, hanging out, going to see my siblings and eating some great southern grub. I think it’s been six months since I’ve been home and … Continue reading
Posted in elders
Tagged aging info usa, becoming a missionary, caregiving, elders, family tree, fulfilling your destiny, fulfilling your dream at any age, living your dream, missionaries, my family tree, my parents, selfless giving, selfless love, susan avello, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, theworkingcaregiver
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Love – It’s all the matters in the end
One of my favorite movies is Moulin Rouge and one of the lines from the movie says, “The greatest thing in all the world is to love and be loved in return.” I love that line. It’s so true. A few … Continue reading
NFL’s new cheerleader Grandma is smoking hot!
Move over Betty White, make room for Susie Sanchez! The Oakland Raiders have hired Sanchez, who’s a Grandma, to their cheerleading roster for 2011-12 NFL football season (that is, if we have a 2011-2012 football season). While Susie is technically a Grandma, … Continue reading
Posted in against all odds, aging, healthy living
Tagged 2011 NFL Season, against all odds, against the odds, aging, aging info usa, childhood fantasies, follow your dreams, grandma cheerleader, healthy living, NFL Grandma, NFL Raiders, Oakland Raiders, oldest cheerleader, susan avello, Suzi Sanchez, theworkingcaregiver
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Reality TV and other Guilty Pleasures (Vol. II)
Sometimes I just want forget about the whole caregiving thing – be it parents, children, and even my business. I often just need to escape from bills, social media and everything else. What I’d rather do for just one day … Continue reading
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