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The Sandwich Generation...The New Normal?

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Have you heard of the term “The Sandwich Generation?”  Well, if you haven’t up until now, then you’ll probably start to hear it more and more.  Heck, you might even be a member of The Sandwich Generation and you don’t even know it. It’s a term that I find extremely accurate and descriptive once you understand the context of which it’s used.  So what exactly does it mean? The Sandwich Generation is a generation of people who care for their agingparents while supporting their own children. Dorothy A. Miller coined the term “sandwich generation” back in 1981, and Carol Abaya has...

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After Gateway Art & Spirits Fundraiser Thurs, October 4, 2012

Come to Art & Spirits, a fundraiser for After Gateway, at the Greensboro Cultural Arts Center on Thursday October 4, 2012 from 5-8pm. from [caption id="attachment_2417" align="alignright" width="282"] After Gateway - Enriching the Lives of Adults with Developmental Disabilities[/caption] their website, After Gateway: "After Gateway is a non-profit day health program helping  adults with severe developmental disabilities achieve the highest possible  quality of life by giving them opportunities to be productive, happy, and  empowered.   They offer personalized care,  including medical services, and active involvement in recreational activities,  life skills training, and community integration.  After Gateway is a nationally accredited adult  day services program currently serving 37...

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Tips For Communicating With An Alzheimer’s Patient

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Here at FirstLight Home Care, we work with lots of families caring for loved ones with many different diseases and disabilities.  One disease that is particularly heart wrenching to watch and personally endure is Alzheimer’s.  I have asked myself this question many times…as I get older “would I rather lose my physical capabilities or my memory?”  That’s definitely not a fair choice to make.  And, unfortunately we don’t get the choice.  Life happens as it’s going to happen, and then in order to move on, we have to learn to adapt to a “new normal.”  But, after talking to many...

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Tracking Devices for Your Wandering Parent

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A GPS tracking device for your aging parent?  I know, it sounds a little strange at first…  at least it did to me.  I had really only heard of tracking devices being used by search and rescue teams, the police, and possibly the nervous parents of toddlers and/or new teenage drivers.  But, then you throw in the additional word “wandering” before “aging parent,” and my curiosity was peaked.  Maybe there are more uses and benefits than I originally thought. So, I recently began to read up on the various tracking device options that are out in themarket. Similar to satellite...

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The Creative Center in Greensboro to Host Site for September 20, 2012 Workshop

[caption id="attachment_2386" align="alignright" width="231"] Join Us for a Free Workshop on September 20, 2012. Reserve Your Space by calling 336-808-1351.[/caption] We are pleased to co-sponsor Stay Strong, Stay Active, Stay Standing, a FREE workshop, during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 1:00-2:00pm, at The Creative Center, 900 16th St, Greensboro NC 27405, in the 1st Floor Gallery Showcase. Gagliano Wellness & Rehabilitation is co-sponsoring the workshop with us. Call 336-808-1351 to reserve your space. The workshop is Free!!

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Wii by Nintendo: An Effective Way For Seniors To Exercise And Have Fun

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Video games often get a bad rap, especially when it comes to how many hours young kids and teenagers can be glued to them.  Hours of sedentary sitting along with the less-than-nutritious diets of many children are a recipe for an overweight, unhealthy generation.  But, video game promoters and advocates can create a case for the positives of video games for kids. Are there also benefits for seniors?  The resounding answer seems to be YES! Nintendo has been around since 1985, and they continuously come out with new and improved video games.  Starting with the Nintendo Entertainment Systems, moving on...

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Falls Prevention Free Workshop September 20 2012

[caption id="attachment_2386" align="aligncenter" width="551"] Join Us for a Free Workshop on September 20, 2012. Reserve Your Space by calling 336-808-1351.[/caption]  

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Fun Things To Do for Labor Day

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So, it’s almost here.  The official end of summer is marked by the long Labor Day weekend.  What exactly are we celebrating on Labor Day?  The name seems to be pretty self-descriptive, but often times it’s easy to not really think about what the holiday is really about.  Let’s be honest, most of us are just grateful for a day off of work. According to Wikipedia, Labor Day is an American federal holiday observed on the first Monday in September that celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers.  Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American...

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Men Are Caregivers Too

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a long-time friend of mine who had been caring for his elderly mother.  My blog entry was also about how FirstLight Home Care is meeting the needs of aging America, and an unfortunate lack of awareness surrounding caregiving options. This week however, I want to circle back to the fact that my friend Dave* (a male obviously) was in a caregiver role for his mom.  Dave* is not alone in having that title.  According to a National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) survey, 44% of caregivers are men.  Yes, I said 44%, and...

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Health Heroes 2012

Nominations are due August 17 for 2012 Health Heroes - by Web MD Magazine. Here's the link: http://www.webmd.com/healthheroes/default.htm#health_heroes_2012_nominate_rdr The editors of WebMD the Magazine are seeking heartlifting, true stories about people who recently overcame a health or medical challenge, then gave back to others in an inspiring way. Know someone?  

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