Tag Archives: isolation

Your Aging Parents and Technology: Taking Away Their Electronic Devices

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Debbie Held

Being a caretaker or decision maker for your elderly parents means having to make difficult choices, all in the name of safety—your parents,’ and those around them. Taking away their car keys is one such example; but have you ever … Continue reading →

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Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Decrease Your Feelings of Isolation

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Debbie Held

One of the most difficult and stressful jobs you’re ever likely to face is one for which you don’t get paid. This work can be so all encompassing as to wreak havoc on your paying employment, as well as on … Continue reading →

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Make a Phone Call, Make a Difference

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Debbie Held

How often do you call your aging parents? (Pause for uncomfortable silence…) I completely understand. I have been there myself. Now, In this digital age especially, it can feel as though your days are not your own: work seems to … Continue reading →

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