6. Aging, Retirement, Caregiving

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When Children Care For Their Parents (March 1997)

We are delighted as our parents experience rich and full lives and live well into old age. With this delight come new responsibilities. Children step in and provide needed help to maintain the health, safety and well-being of their parents. This

Meeting The Emotional Needs Of The Elderly (September 1995)

What changes can we expect from our elderly parents? What do we need to do to treat them with respect and dignity while offering assistance?

Maintain their pride and dignity by graciously overlooking their repetitions, incorrect me

The Nursing Home: A Family Affair (November 1995)

"I have always resisted the idea of nursing home care for my elderly mother. Now we are faced with an impossible situation where we can no longer care for her. As a family, we feel a lot of guilt about placing her in a nursing home. What do

Creativity Extends Into Old Age (May 1999)

Does victory always go to the young? Is older age a state of decline from former heights and creative capability? Dean Keith Simonton, a psychologist at the University of California at Davis says no. He has researched the relationship between age and creativity. Here are some of his findings:

Seven Ways To Grow Old Gracefully (October 2000)

This article details some of the responsibilites older people, people with terminal illnesses and people with chronic degenerative disabilities have in making the best of their situation and not being a burden ot their care-givers.

When Father-In-Law Comes To Live (March 2003)

This article describes a family decision to have an aging parent come to live in the home after the death of his spouse. We have some ideas and guidelines going into this challenging time. My 91 year-old father-inlaw is missing his role as a caregiver along with the normal grief of missing a lifelong companion.

Couch Potato Gets Dose Of Tough Love (July 2003)

This article describes a tough love approach to getting change in a marriage. This particular instance is about a fictitious letter from a wife to a couch potato husband who puts forth little energy in meeting her needs for conversation or recreational companionship.

Family Caregiving Involves Help From Others (October 2003)

This article summarizes key points in the kind of support family members need when they undertake to take care of an aging parent or spouse in their home. Dr. Farmer and his wife Darlene have experience with Darlene's 91 year old father living in their home.

What We Are Learning About Family Caregiving (May 2004)

This article describes the personal experience Val Farmer and his wife Darlene are having in giving personal care to Darlene's 92 year old father, Nick. Mick has been in their home for more than a year.

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	Val Farmer 35 Years of Counseling General Topics VIII. Meeting Life's Challenges 6. Aging, Retirement, Caregiving Login Articles When Children Care For Their Parents (March 1997) We are delighted as our parents experience rich and full lives and live well into old age. With this delight come new responsibilities. Children step in and provide needed help to maintain the health, safety and well-being of their parents. This Meeting The Emotional Needs Of The Elderly (September 1995) What changes can we expect from our elderly parents? What do we need to do to treat them with respect and dignity while offering assistance? Maintain their pride and dignity by graciously overlooking their repetitions, incorrect me The Nursing Home: A Family Affair (November 1995) "I have always resisted the idea of nursing home care for my elderly mother. Now we are faced with an impossible situation where we can no longer care for her. As a family, we feel a lot of guilt about placing her in a nursing home. What do Creativity Extends Into Old Age (May 1999) Does victory always go to the young? Is older age a state of decline from former heights and creative capability? Dean Keith Simonton, a psychologist at the University of California at Davis says no. He has researched the relationship between age and creativity. Here are some of his findings: Seven Ways To Grow Old Gracefully (October 2000) This article details some of the responsibilites older people, people with terminal illnesses and people with chronic degenerative disabilities have in making the best of their situation and not being a burden ot their care-givers. When Father-In-Law Comes To Live (March 2003) This article describes a family decision to have an aging parent come to live in the home after the death of his spouse. We have some ideas and guidelines going into this challenging time. My 91 year-old father-inlaw is missing his role as a caregiver along with the normal grief of missing a lifelong companion. Couch Potato Gets Dose Of Tough Love (July 2003) This article describes a tough love approach to getting change in a marriage. This particular instance is about a fictitious letter from a wife to a couch potato husband who puts forth little energy in meeting her needs for conversation or recreational companionship. Family Caregiving Involves Help From Others (October 2003) This article summarizes key points in the kind of support family members need when they undertake to take care of an aging parent or spouse in their home. Dr. Farmer and his wife Darlene have experience with Darlene's 91 year old father living in their home. What We Are Learning About Family Caregiving (May 2004) This article describes the personal experience Val Farmer and his wife Darlene are having in giving personal care to Darlene's 92 year old father, Nick. Mick has been in their home for more than a year. Next Page