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How to Keep Your Elderly Parents Safe at Home

When you look at your elderly parents growing older and losing their independence, it can be difficult for you. You may remember them at their prime, being strong parents who you once thought can do everything. But now, they are […]
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Feel Like Your Life is on Hold as You Care for Your Elderly Parent?

Caring for an elderly parent can have its many challenges. Often, there will be times when you feel like your life is on suspended animation. You may feel like your life is on hold. This is particularly true for long-term […]
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Senior Citizens in the Philippines: Privileges, Benefits, and Discounts

Aging is no easy feat. It may be hard for most as this stage of life has with it a whole new set of challenges. And yet, as an essential part of nation-building, the government acknowledges the important role of […]
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Top 10 Health Tips for Seniors

Whatever your age, it’s important to take care of your health to live a good life and avoid illness. However, for seniors, such as your parents or loved ones aged 60 and older, keeping their best health must be a […]
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Four Warning Signs Your Elderly Parents Need Help at Home

Here in the Philippines, it’s common for elderly parents to live with their children. However, there are also still instances when elderly parents or relatives live in their own homes. Some may be regularly visited by family members. However, we […]
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Loving Without Losing Yourself: How You Can Make Caring for Your Elderly Parent Work

Caring for your elderly parent or loved one can be the most noble, most rewarding experience. However, let’s face it–it has its share of challenges. It can be physically, mentally, and even emotionally draining. You may find that you are […]
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What to Do When Your Aging Parent Refuses Help

You see your aging parent struggle. It’s clear that they’re living situation isn’t ideal. You have tried to help them in your own way, but often, this causes conflict as your aging parent simply refuses help. What can you do […]
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Help Prevent Elderly Loneliness: Here’s What You Can Do

Elderly loneliness may be more common than you think. Find out what you can do about it. Aging can be lonely and isolating. You may not realize it, but there are many internal and external changes that are happening to […]
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How to Have Difficult Conversations About Elderly Care

When it comes to finding care for your elderly parents or loved ones, the decision may not come easy. The conversation following it may even be hard as well. There may be a lot of apprehension. After all, this is […]
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