Facing Dementia in Loved Ones
Recognizing Dementia “We knew my mother had memory problems for some time, but she refused to acknowledge anything was wrong – and my dad covered for her.”Justine Purtell says her mother has an...
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Creatively Ministering to Those in Social Isolation
Nursing homes. Simply thinking about these places often elicits mixed emotions. Many of the men and women in these facilities receive adequate care and have friends or family nearby who visit them....
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Elder Abuse: Recognizing and Preventing
Elder abuse can be hard to define, and difficult to spot. However, there are several clues to recognizing and preventing the abuse of the elderly. Elder Abuse Opal is 86 years old. Confined to a...
View ArticleA Godly Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions (Part 1 of 2)
John Fuller: Well, imagine you’re sitting in a hospital room with your family member, and they’ve been declining for months. Uh, they’re on life support and you wonder if they’ll ever leave ICU. You...
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Preview: Dr. Kathryn Butler: I- I think that hospitals have a way of driving us to our knees. Um, of- as patients, as caregivers, as physicians, and really churning up some very profound and cutting...
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Caring for Elderly Parents: A Guide
Taking care of elderly parents is a season many of us will walk through. Everyone who begins that journey has many questions. Perhaps you’re an only child, and the responsibility of taking care of...
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Why We Need “Old People”
When I heard it, I was stunned and mortified. I was in church and walking near an older woman as she methodically pushed her walker. Painful sighs escaped her lips with each stiff movement. Two...
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How to Deal with Dementia in a Parent
When I first learned how to deal with dementia in a parent, it came alongside one of the funniest conversations I have had with my mom. We were discussing Christian authors. I listed some of my...
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Senior Citizen Day
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Providing Care for the Elderly
Watching a loved one enter the final chapters of their life can be a heavy experience, but it doesn’t have to be. Providing care for the elderly can be an opportunity to empower your loved ones while...
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