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November 2010
In this issue:

· Safety-Proof Your Parents' Bathroom
· Check-up Checklists: For You and Your

  Parent
· Dealing with Unsupportive Siblings

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With their slippery floors, hard surfaces and tight spaces, bathrooms can be especially challenging places to navigate for the elderly and those with limited mobility. Here are some simple solutions for keeping your parents out of harm's way and safe from slips and falls.

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Each year, we make countless preparations to ensure the comfort of our homes once the temperature drops, yet we often wait too long after the first sniffle before contacting the doctor. This year, add "schedule check-ups" to your to-do list to keep yourself-and those you care for-healthy through the coming months.

When you're responsible for mom or dad's
care, the first people you expect to help are your siblings-and it can hurt, deeply, if they aren't supportive. Here are a few strategies to help minimize stress and keep the lines of communication clear and open.

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Expert Advice from VNSNY
The Power of Touch
Giving your loved one a gentle stroke or hand to hold reminds the two of you that you are still connected in this world.
 
-Abby R. Spilka, VNSNY Hospice Volunteer
A Day in the Life - VNSNY Blog
Socialization: Many Benefits for Seniors

Building a meaningful relationship with others can help reduce depression, anxiety and isolation in seniors.  


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