Being a caregiver can be a fulltime job. For many, that is on top of their “real” job, plus taking care of their kids, and all the daily needs of any home. It is beyond exhausting, and extremely stressful. Constant stress causes symptoms that caregivers may not recognize, or they may not realize the source …
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Betty's husband dies with $30,000 to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is none of the $30,000 left.
The friend says, "How can that be?"
The widow says, "Well, the funeral cost me $6,500. And of course I made a donation to the church...that was $500, and I spent another $500 for the wake, food and drinks...The rest went for the memorial stone."
The friend says, "$22,500 for the memorial stone? My God, how big is it?!"
The widow says, "Three carats!"
Category Archive: Elderly Depression and Mental Health Issues
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.elderoptionsoftexas.com/2012/04/30/why-you-need-an-adult-day-care-center/
Identifying Depression in the Elderly
Everyone feels blue now and then. It’s part of life. But, if you no longer enjoy activities that you usually like, you may have a more serious problem. Being depressed, without letup, can change the way you think and feel. Doctors call this “clinical depression.” Being “down in the dumps” over a period of time …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.elderoptionsoftexas.com/2012/04/17/identifying-depression-in-the-elderly/
10 Signs Your Elderly Parent May Need Help
With more and more families dispersed geographically, adult children who live far away from their elderly parents face ongoing worry about their health and safety. As aging parents, particularly those who live alone, face medical and mobility issues, questions relating to their physical, social and psychological well-being arise. So how do you know if a …
Permanent link to this article: http://blog.elderoptionsoftexas.com/2011/01/26/10-signs-your-elderly-parent-may-need-help-2/
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