December 14, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise
The cost of delivering Meals on Wheels for one year to a senior citizen living at home is less than the cost of one day’s hospitalization if that senior’s condition deteriorates. Continue Reading
November 23, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise
Judi Frye has been named executive director of the area’s “hub of senior services” the Living at Home program. Continue Reading
November 19, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise
The Heritage community campus board is looking far into the future, envisioning how it can meet the rapidly changing needs of nursing home patients and the reimbursement rates those services bring in. Continue Reading
October 22, 2011 in Park Rapids Enterprise
Money, eldercare and privacy rights clashed Wednesday in the Hubbard County boardroom when new legislation on screening seniors for assisted living facilities turned into an imbroglio. Continue Reading
January 21, 2011 in The Dickinson Press
Doug Walker was named public transportation coordinator for Dickinson’s public transit program on Jan. 3.
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January 8, 2011 in INFORUM
The Alzheimer’s Association and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America are organizations that help people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers receive education and support throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. Both, of course, champion ongoing hope that through research, the disease will one day be conquered. Continue Reading
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December 11, 2010 in INFORUM
Dear Carol: My mother is 94, and all she wants to do is sleep all day. Continue Reading
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November 27, 2010 in INFORUM
Dear Carol: My beloved mother is 93 and has been paralyzed on her right side for years from a stroke. She’s in a very good nursing home, the family is actively by her side as much as possible, and we try our best. She says she is tired and just wants to die. Continue Reading
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October 23, 2010 in INFORUM
Dear Carol: My mom takes care of my dad, who has Parkinson’s disease. She does a good job, though I know it’s hard for her. Continue Reading
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October 16, 2010 in INFORUM
Dear Carol: My dad has dementia. He also had prostate surgery a number of years ago and should wear adult diapers but refuses, so he always smells. How can I convince him to wear diapers? Disgusted Continue Reading
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