Hospital Stays Raise Dementia Riskhttp://ping.fm/Lpzux

For free advice, check out neighborhood programs sponsored by law firms, financial planners, hospitals and retirement communities.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/xSFMn

Check out the public library for videos on family eldercare tips.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/jbuLU

In the world of eldercare, be aware of the DNR ("Do Not Resuscitate" order).Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/JfdkQ

SAGE serves the GLBT community - www.sageusa.org- Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/Yvglo

Who you gonna call? National Association of Area Agencies on Aging www.n4a.org Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/P2tRy

Our Canadian neighbors can look to National Advisory Council on Aging for help. www.naca.ca- Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/ioCBP

How are we aging compared to the rest of the world? Check out Global Action on Aging
www.globalaging.org -Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/011P0

Do you know about Access America for Seniors? www.seniors.gov Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/k4Sxy

When it comes to caring for aging parents, unless we know what to look for, problems can go undetected for years.Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/WR9FK

People want to stay in control or as long as possible. However, the unwillingness to ask for help when help is clearly needed puts anyone's independence in jeopardy. Joy Loverde- http://ping.fm/shYBj

Aging people are people in transition, and the need for eldercare is defined by their ability, not their age.Joy Loverde
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