Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder?
This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss doesn’t [...]
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When I was young, I had some anger issues and very low self esteem. I attended a Catholic school during my elementary and junior high school years and had a problem with authority. I got into some trouble with teachers and was placed on detention and suspended once [...]
Recently, a story was published on MSNBC about the effects of overmedication
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in older adults. Polypharmacy, as it… Continue reading
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One day about 4-5 years ago, I was visiting with my other sister and noticed something quite odd and disturbing. The right side of her face was drooping as if someone had given her a shot of Novocaine. She didn’t know what was going on. She told me [...]
