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By Allen Riggs Resource: www.caregiver.com/magazine Page 1 of 3) There is a ring at the front door and you answer.  A kind-hearted gentleman informs you that he has just fixed your neighbor’s roof and he has a lot of material left over.  He

by Diana L. Castaldini Resource: www.lifelinesys.com Depression can be a debilitating illness for anyone, regardless of age. Elderly depression often goes unnoticed because many of its signs and symptoms — which include irritability, fatigue,

By Kathy Bosworth Resource: www.caregiver.com/magazine More than one quarter of the adult population (26.6%) has provided care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during the past year.  Based on current data, that

By Rebecca Salbu Resource: www.caregiver.com Caregivers are often the first line of defense in protecting the elderly and infirm – especially when it comes to making sure medications are obtained and taken properly. Senior citizens are a

By Diane J. Heltsley, MSW, LCSW Resource: www.CaregiversMagazine.com Many adult children report feeling uneasy after they visit their aging parents.  They have a gnawing feeling that “something is amiss,” but they are unable to pinpoint their