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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
Older adults are living longer now than previous generations. This means adult children caring for elderly parents are likely to be approaching 70 themselves. Allen Geiwitz, a 71 year-old retired computer programmer, knows the strain this can have on older adult caregivers.
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Often, the communities of Presbyterian Senior Living are blessed to receive gifts from individuals that have made a provision in their estate plans to support our mission. Ordinary people show extraordinary generosity by leaving legacy gifts that will make a difference in the lives of future residents and patients that we will serve. The stories of these individuals show that kindness is evident in people from all walks of life – with different income levels, professions, and passions.
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Anyone who’s ever owned a pet knows that they provide the type of wealth money can’t buy, in the form of devotion, affection, companionship, laughter and love. But you may not know that for seniors, the perks of pet ownership are even more profound.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
The holidays are right around the corner and there's much to do around the house to prepare your happy abode. But what if you are a caregiver with an aging parent or entertaining for elderly loved ones and guests of all ages? Surely the most important thing on your list is the safety of those visiting. With high foot traffic, kids, pets, the dinner menu and aging loved ones' nutritional concerns to consider, making sure your holiday plans are in order can look like an insurmountable feat. But don't stress. By applying the suggestions below, you won't just be thinking about getting through the holidays, you'll want to make those precious moments last forever.
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Caregiver Support | Health & Aging
Technology is a great resource for caregivers and seniors, especially due to the percentage of adult children caregiving from a distance. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 18 million Americans provide care to aging parents and other relatives, with 15% of these caregivers living at a distance to their loved ones. With all the difficulties caregivers face, meeting the challenges of long-distance caregiving can be overwhelming. Presbyterian Senior Living wants to help alleviate these challenges and bridge the gap between caregiver, caregivee, and how society views aging. One way we are doing this is through the use of technology.
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The holidays often bring up a variety of emotions, both positive and negative. For many people, the period between Thanksgiving and the new year can unearth feelings of sadness, loneliness and grief. For seniors, especially, the holidays can evoke feelings of regret, painful memories of lost loved ones and longing for days past.
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