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Alzheimer’s: Through the eyes of faith

There are many stories from families who have faced the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the life of a loved one. As believers, we want to have God’s perspective for both the person who has Alzheimer’s and the family as individuals providing the care.

Alzheimer’s: The Basics

Alzheimer’s Disease has probably affected someone in your circle of family or friends. Thanks to an excellent workshop by Kellie Butsack on the basics, we learned the truth and how to respond to it as she shared about of Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease.

Geriatric Care: Normal vs. Abnormal Aging

Your parents live on their own and every time you visit or talk to them, you notice things. Should you be concerned? Bonnie Gustufson, retired geriatric nurse, joined us at our March 7 meeting to discuss Normal vs. Abnormal Aging. Here is what we learned. She began by sharing these verses which help us to see […]

Keeping Your Aging Parents at Home

Everyone’s dream is to live out their days in their own home. Using agencies like Homewatch CareGivers can help make these dreams come true. Belinda shared with us how expanded caregiver services and technological advances are transforming the possibilities of in-home care.

4 Gifts of Honor: Part 1 Compassion

The command to honor is clear, but how does one go about it? There are four gifts that encapsulate keys to successful honor and we’ll begin by looking at the first one today — the gift of compassion.

Taking Care of You, the Caregiver

If we had our way, I think we’d all prefer that there was never a need to be a caregiver or receive care, for that matter. That would mean that our parents were happy, healthy, living on their own, doing what they enjoy. However, reality is far different. Most parents will benefit from some kind of care provided by their children.

Long Term Care Planning Insurance

Everyone at some point wonders what will happen if they can no longer take care of themselves. Where will the money come from to pay for the care? The answer to this question is found when examining Long Term Care Planning. Richard Klotz of Keystone Financial Management stopped by our HOP2 group with very informative […]

Talking With Aging Parents

Conversations with parents can be a challenge. There are the conversations that will focus on helping them with their personal needs. But there is also the opportunity to tap into their stories of yesteryear, helping them reminisce about their life.

Hospice Care

Hospice is one thing no one likes to talk about — at least not out loud. For many people, it brings to mind people speaking in hushed tones as a loved one lives out their final days. The time has come to dispel this cloud of mystery and discover the truth about Hospice.

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