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| Monday Memo | September 20, 2010 |
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Greetings!
This month we celebrated National Grandparent's Day. It was "invented" by a West Virginia woman for two main purposes:
Surprisingly, the average age for grandparents in this country is 48! So for those of you who are grandparents, modern, active and wired, you enjoyed your day with the 72% or the grandparents who think being a grandparent is the single most important and satisfying thing in their life.
I would imagine that this doesn't change as our grandparent's age. I was less than 5 when I lost the last of my grandparents so I never had the joy of being a grandchild. This joy does not have to end when Grandma is living in a facility, has Alzheimer's disease or doesn't even know who you are. It's still joy, just a different type.
Here are some tips for visiting an elderly family member living in a communal setting: -
Look beyond the physical appearance of the residents. Think about their life, experience; look at photos and mementos.
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If Great-grandma had dementia, talk about the old days, listen to "her" music, and have her show you her things. Even a person in late stages will react well to a kind touch and soothing words.
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Bring the Kids! Don't be afraid of what they'll see. Past generations grew up with multi-generational families where aging, illness, dying and death were part of life. They still are. Prepare the kids beforehand on what they'll see and what to expect.
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Explain that they may not remember some things. Have children sing songs and help out with care giving.
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Show up at a good time for the resident and the facility.
My parents, 88 and 89 do not live in a facility although they have a full time live in aide. They treasure their time with their grandchildren, who both live up north, and always tell me when one of them has called. My niece and my son do not like that their grandparents are old and frail. But they deeply enjoy their history, stories and experiences. My son is the only one who ever got my father to speak about his experiences in Europe during WWII. What a gift for both of them. Maybe yours can give you the same. PS: Legacy/Ethical Wills. For more information click on the links below: Ethical/Living Wills
Sincerely, Alice Reiter Feld |
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Important Upcoming Workshops Reveal:
How to Get Medicaid and Veteran's Benefits Coverage For Your Assisted Living or Nursing Home Care . . .
Without Selling Your Home or Leaving Your Family Without a Dime.
A free informational seminar hosted by Board Certified, local Elder Law Attorney Alice Reiter Feld, P.A.
This is a critical presentation for all professionals in the elder care industry, and especially for senior citizens, their family members and care takers. Saturday, September 25 at 10:00 AM
Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld and Associates
5701 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 260 Tamarac, FL 33321 map
**Convenient to the Turnpike and Sawgrass Wednesday, September 29 at 7:00 PM
Marriott Boca Raton at Boca Center
5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486 map**Just west of I95
Discover the Newest Changes in the Law: Medicaid financing is now permanently available for not only nursing home care but assisted living and home care. Find out what changed and how it can help you!
Attendance at this brand new workshop is free, but seating is limited.
The workshops fill up quickly, so call now.
** Special Bonus**
Attendees will receive a FREE copy of The Consumer's Guide to Medicaid and Asset Protection for Long Term Care. This guide has been updated to reflect the new law changes that have just been passed.
Again call the Law Offices of Alice Reiter Feld to reserve your spot.
Act Today! We fill up quickly!
Call (954) 726-6602 or (561) 496 0077 Email: Elana@florida-elderlaw.com "Out of Time, Out of Money, Out of Options"
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3 Convenient Locations! | |
Tamarac
5701 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 260
Tamarac, Florida 33321 map
Phone: (954) 726-6602
Boca Raton
5550 Glades Road, Suite 500 - AmTrust Building
Boca Raton, FL 33431 map
Phone: (561) 961-5400
Delray Beach
Delray Commons - SW Corner
2160 West Atlantic Avenue, 2nd Floor
Delray Beach, FL 33445 map
Phone: (561) 496-0077 |
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