Fifty Plus Advocates

By Angela Rocheleau It may be a topic you have already thought about or perhaps discussed with family members. The start of a new year is a good time to plan out how you choose to deal with minimizing the risk for family elders How are your aging parents or relatives doing these days? Is [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau The holidays are generally a time for families to gather from near and far. Most often these gatherings bring about happy times and generate special family memories. But for those of us who are keenly aware of challenges facing our seniors, the holidays can also present new opportunities for elder family members [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important as communication. As with all facets of life, communication is paramount to achieving any goal successfully. Being an effective communicator with verbal and nonverbal skills is even more important when [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau Back to school is in the air. This not only signals changes for school children but also for their parents. Everyone is up early, scattering around the house for clothing, breakfast, book bags and the mad dash to the school bus. A quick glance at the calendar for mom and/or dad is [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau The Sandwich Generation is a term that has been coined to describe the generation that is still raising children while having some or all caretaking responsibilities for aging parents. I find myself a member of this growing and very prevalent group. I am a full time career person nearing the final stretch [...]

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By Angela Rocheleau As we celebrate our country’s independence this month, it may also be time to think about the independence of a senior loved one in your family. Is your elderly family member still living in a home that is difficult to access due to many stairs? If so it may be hard for [...]

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