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APPLE CARE & COMPANION: CARE AT HOME SERVICES

AN AGENCY THAT CARES FOR AND ABOUT  ITS CAREGIVERS
Apple Care & Companion is a non-medical homecare agency that serves Collin, Dallas, Denton, Rockwall and Tarrant counties in  North Texas.  They are licensed through the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) in the State of Texas.
There are many caregiving agencies out there, but this one is pretty special.  When I look for key differentiators between caregiving agencies, I research the experience… More

A+ HOME ELDERLY CARE ADVICE (video)

The following video about providing eldercare from home is absolutely excellent!  There is nothing in it that I would change.  NBC Digital Health Network has created five minutes of practical, useful information without ever lapsing into an infomercial.
Key points bear repeating.
CAREGIVING IS SERIOUS WORK

The family member who becomes the primary caregiver takes on serious responsibilities.
Caregiving requires patience, planning, and practice.
The most successful… More

Work/Life Balance: Live Longer by Taking a Vacation

Work/Life Balance increases longevity and enhances quality of life. To that end The New Elder’s Blog is taking a break.  We will return to our weekly publishing schedule next week.
 

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The Art of Living in the Present

 
During the January ice storms I ended up with 17 broken pipes between my house and my rental five-plex next door.  It has been a bit intense getting everything repaired, plus taking the steps to prevent a repeat disaster next time it gets cold.  The big surprise is that we seem to be addressing things day by day while maintaining our sense of perspective.
The older I get the more I value living in the present.  It is amazing how much stress is eliminated when I just take care… More

“We All Need A Safe Haven”

Reading Time: 2 -3 minutes
Tony Laws wrote a lovely essay, “We All Need A Safe Haven”,  in Sunday’s Dallas Morning News.  I am trying to figure out why I want to write about it in a blog that focuses on aging. It touches me on a number of levels. Mr. Laws wrote about the relationship his father had with his wife and two sons.  The senior Mr. Laws sounds like a wonderful and wise father.  Some of his advice to his son included the following:
Relish the special and… More

Eldercare: Silent Productivity Killer for Corporate America (2)

Reading Time: 2 – 3 minutes

Eldercare is reactive. Usually there are no plans until after a crisis hits. Suddenly everyone’s plans are in disarray. Emotions can be overwhelming. Working adults with eldercare responsibilities attempt to keep caregiving from having an impact on their performance at work. They want to avoid any perception that the burdens of caregiving might be a distraction. Promotions, salaries, and even continued employment are at stake. … More