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The 40/70 Rule

The Boomer Project results suggests adopting the 40-70 Rule® which is a program to help bridge the communication gap between adult children and their senior loved ones.

by Julie Ann Anderson on July 28, 2011

Jeff Huber, President of Home Instead Senior Care Inc. was recently interviewed and here is a few of Jeff’s words…. Most professionals involved with eldercare are aware that adult children are not prepared to care for their parents when they receive “that call” that throws them into the caregiving role.  But the Home Instead Senior Care network wanted [...]

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Have you ever heard your aging love one say to you, “I don’t need your help or anyone elses Im doing just fine by myself”….

by Julie Ann Anderson on June 1, 2011

While family caregivers and senior care professionals might recognize that an older adult needs help, seniors often don’t want it, potentially putting their health and safety at risk. Family caregivers may lack the communication skills needed to talk with their aging loved ones about this sensitive subject and the practical knowledge of the options and [...]

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Stages of Senior Care Educational Series on June 17th in Santa Rosa, Ca at The Lodge of Paulin Creek

by Julie Ann Anderson on May 26, 2011

Stages of Senior Care AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLNESS   FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011       FROM 1:00-5:00PM at The Lodge at Paulin Creek 2375 Range Avenue • Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Reception and guided tours to follow program at The Lodge of Paulin Creek Caring for our seniors has changed almost beyond recognition over [...]

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The 40/70 Rule: Conversation Starters for Boomers and Aging Parents

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 22, 2010

This guide is designed to help adult children and their aging parents deal with those sensitive life topics that often make conversations difficult. How do you talk with your mom and dad about driving, dating and independence? And when do you start? Based on research and experience, the international caregiving company Home Instead Senior Care® [...]

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VIDEO: Effective Communication with Seniors or Aging Parent

by Julie Ann Anderson on November 10, 2010

In this video series, certified senior advisor Mary Alexander, from Home Instead Senior Care, provides tips for effective communications with seniors and discusses how to overcome obstacles. This video is designed for anyone who is caring for an elderly person whether that person is a parent, other relative or friend. The information in this video [...]

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Help (Not) Wanted: 5 Strategies to Help Counter a Senior’s Resistance to Assistance

by Julie Ann Anderson on August 16, 2010

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Seniors often don’t realize that getting a little help now, when they’re getting a little older, can help them remain living independently for a lot longer than if they try to do everything on their own.  Following are strategies from Home Instead Senior Care® and family caregiving consultant Dr. Amy D’Aprix to help family caregivers [...]

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To drive or not to drive. Is it safe for Seniors?

by Julie Ann Anderson on April 4, 2010

We’ve all been there.  Driving down the street, and you spot an older driver behind the wheel of a car. “That person should not be driving,” we think to ourselves. Is it a stereotype? Well, perhaps.  But there’s an element of truth to such thoughts, too: At some point, many older drivers need to be [...]

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Caring for Aging Parents? Woman’s Day quotes Home Instead CEO, Paul Hogan

by Julie Ann Anderson on March 9, 2010

Once again, our CEO and co-founder of Home Instead Senior Care has been featured in a prominent publication.  This time, Woman’s Day magazine features Paul Hogan in an article entitled, “How to Care for Aging Parents: try these strategies to make helping Mom and Dad less stressful.” There are literally millions of baby boomers who [...]

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