How to get started with becoming a in home caregiver for the elderly?

Posted June 28th, 2009

bondagebear041888 asked: I was thinking about becoming a in home care giver for the elderly and was just curious to know what schooling I would need or what sort of foundations would be good to get involved with.I live in centralia washington if that helps at all. Thanks for any advice.Caffeinated Content

How do I find these elderly and disabled people that need my help?

Posted June 27th, 2009

suesun asked: I appreciate that Yahoo answers had found the best answer for my question about helping people in my neighborhood. Is there a agency that would have a list? What would be good resources to look for? There is a great need for this in my area. A few elderly and disabled people [...]

im 34 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing early calcifying/ aging of my placenta and i also found out ?

Posted June 25th, 2009

jelica9787 asked: that my amniotic fluid is low, and i was also diagnosed with gestational hypertension,high blood pressure. Do u think the Hypertension is the cause of my placenta aging, and about my low amniotic fluid?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

where in south georgia can you take elderly parents for a weekend trip?

Posted June 24th, 2009

backwoodsluv asked: We would like to take our elderly parents (wheelchair bound) off for a weekend, somewhere they might enjoy, anywhere near south east georgia.Caffeinated Content for WordPress

What does everyone think about elderly drivers?

Posted June 21st, 2009

JBR asked: Do you think they shouldn’t be allowed to drive after a certain age? I ask this because I was just driving behind an elderly man. He could barely see over the wheel, was going 10 mph in a 35, and almost caused about 2 accidents. What do you think? [...]

Why do some people choose to disrespect our elderly citizens?

Posted June 20th, 2009

celtish asked: Why do some people choose to disrespect our elderly citizens? How can ageism be overcome?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

What are stages of approaching death in the elderly?

Posted June 20th, 2009

myfairashley asked: My great-grandmother has recently had a sharp decline in health. Her hands are swelling, her eyes have a glassy, far-away look, she no longer carries on conversations (although she is sometimes responsive), and often seems to be talking to herself or other loved ones (often her late husband and brother). I [...]

Why is my elderly mother on Texas Medicaid suddenly being charged for her prescriptions?

Posted June 19th, 2009

Jann D asked: My elderly mom in assisted living is on a Medicaid plan in Texas with Evercare and was told she would never have to pay anything for her drugs. Now she is being charged a certain amount for each prescription. Can you tell me why, since she isn’t receiving anymore money [...]

What is this elderly condition called and caused by?

Posted June 15th, 2009

Silver asked: I’m not making fun of this, but my wording is the best way to describe this.
Why do elderly people constantly bobble their heads? The action is identical to the toy of the same name. I see this in elderly people all the time. It seems like it’s pretty common. I’d guess maybe 1 [...]

I am 24 and I have been using those anti-aging creams to prevent wrinkles in my old age. Do they really work?

Posted June 13th, 2009

redbone asked: In my field of work I deal with a lot of elders. I have grown cautious of how I take care of my skin in my youth. I have been using some anti-aging products and I was wondering if there are any studies that show that these products actual work. I can’t see [...]