X-Spam-Flag: NO X-Envelope-From: merilee@kerncommunications.com Return-Path: Received: from dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com (dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com [68.99.120.44]) by mail142c38.carrierzone.com (8.13.6/8.13.1) with ESMTP id pA8LeX0q018545 for ; Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:40:38 -0500 Received: from dukecmimpo01.coxmail.com ([68.99.120.134]) by dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com (InterMail vM.7.08.02.01 201-2186-121-102-20070209) with ESMTP id <20111108214033.YYQH7543.dukecmmtar03.coxmail.com@dukecmimpo01.coxmail.com>; Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:40:33 -0500 Received: from merilee07cf8a9 ([68.15.13.44]) by dukecmimpo01.coxmail.com with bizsmtp id ulgW1h00N0x1YcL01lgYox; Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:40:33 -0500 Message-ID: Reply-To: "Merilee Kern" From: "Merilee Kern" To: "'Carolyn Brent'" , "Raoul Davis" , , "Merilee Kern" Subject: South Florida Sun-Sentinel Online Placement Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 13:40:01 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="multipart/alternative"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_1CC6_01CC9E1B.EA3D6720" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5931 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.6109 X-CSC: 0 X-CHA: v=1.1 cv=GrA4iIS+Zcwl83bZl6QMqGG+oeTmI3fu4IiYVYwgn3Y= c=1 sm=1 a=Vcn9I9T28mYA:10 a=nGo8SpNOHtMA:10 a=OkTZCP_1vwgA:10 a=AKOHMRsPwIEA:10 a=amoHW2/Lxk+JwdK3UfH89Q==:17 a=m6OM8ZMXAAAA:8 a=xMv9r7qlwyM2tMdyZsEA:9 a=dyXGKA54sqR1PFlLgtYA:7 a=pILNOxqGKmIA:10 a=5UjRmD-_xtWTqdo-:21 a=bgQzvoXMr2pxNGhr:21 a=CjxXgO3LAAAA:8 a=OL11WCTEAAAA:8 a=_cZwSH8uAAAA:8 a=AxTCswu-AAAA:8 a=gzIBkiUpAAAA:8 a=ABflxN-mu8UXGo3YAEcA:7 a=y87QmIlzg-EA:10 a=3vcT5UNcf4oA:10 a=m78IgxlRFDEwaPRa:21 a=yhpzyYg-10D6aDTFT-sA:9 a=KQqxNPgzF0kA:10 a=HeSfhn_9vlWthb4g:18 a=MtkG04nEmHZv8UQxsUAA:9 a=HXjIzolwW10A:10 a=sJn5mcMcTk3lezCZ:18 a=GQNcxYAmtLXB/ffFAU8xTQ==:117 This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_1CC6_01CC9E1B.EA3D6720 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_001_1CC7_01CC9E1B.EA3D6720" ------=_NextPart_001_1CC7_01CC9E1B.EA3D6720 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/consumerblog/2011/11/08/five-tell-tale-sign= s-your-parents-should-not-live-alone/ Consumer Talk =AB Previous Post Five tell-tale signs your parents should not live alone=20 by: Daniel Vasquez November 8th, 2011 | 9:29 AM=20 One of the hardest truths to face in life may be the decision that your = elder parents should no longer live alone. It=92s a decision often faced by residents in Florida, where more than = three million senior citizens call home. Here are five tell-tale signs an elder parent or relative may not be = able to live alone, with the help of aging expert and author Carolyn A. = Brent: The house always looks messy: Not a good sign, especially for a parent = who by nature likes to be organized and clean. Dirty dishes left in the = sink for days or weeks, debris across the house and yard, garbage can = left unattended could indicate a problem. Bills are not paid: Piled up collection notices, constant calls from = creditors and neglected bank accounts could reveal a person is losing = control of finances. Rapid loss of weight: Not eating could be a sign that a parent is not = eating properly or at all. Bad hygiene: Skipping baths, teeth brushing or other forms of personal = cleanliness could mean a parent is too ill or weak to keep up such daily = routines. Fashion faux pas: Poor person style aside, bad clothing choices could be = another red flag. Wearing winter clothes during hot Florida summers, = wearing pajamas or nightgowns during the day or choosing to wear = slippers to the bank or grocery store could be another indicator a = parent is in trouble. -------------------------------------------------------------------------= ------- Comments (3 Comments) 1.. Unusual Truth says:=20 November 8, 2011 at 11:47 am What about #6? They call up an escort service for a delivery and when = the hooker gets there, they are confused as to what to do. Reply=20 2.. CeeCee says:=20 November 8, 2011 at 12:31 pm Good points all.=20 Also, any adult child who=92s conscious enough to watch for these = signs obviously loves, cares for and KNOWS their parent(s). So trust = your instincts if something tells you there=92s a problem, even if there = are no overt signs. My kids and I just moved in with my mom and although it was more to = help me than her, I know she appreciates the company, having someone to = cook for, fuss at and send to the store, LoL! When it=92s all said and done, family=92s all we=92ve got and there = would be no family if not for mom and/or dad. Reply=20 3.. Micah Price, PsyD says:=20 November 8, 2011 at 1:57 pm Great indicators=85 This decision can be overwhelming, so another = important post should be on what should one do when children are = concerned about their parent living alone.=20 A few suggestions: 1. Talk with your parent to find out what is going on. It could be = something such as depression (which is quite treatable) or even a = medication issue, especially relating to blood pressure =96 thus #2.=20 2. Out of respect ask for your parents=92 permission, then speak with = their physician. Provide specifics of the particular behaviors and = concerns. 3. Talk with a psychologist about the problem(s) and get support or = possibly a professional evaluation for your parent. This does not have = to involve having them declared incompetent. Psychologists can provide = many strategies that can improve a parent=92s (and your) quality of life = and most importantly help in their maintaining as much independence and = freedom for as long as possible. Micah Price, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist The Center for Personal Growth ------=_NextPart_001_1CC7_01CC9E1B.EA3D6720 Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable
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Five tell-tale signs your = parents should=20 not live alone

by: Daniel Vasquez = November 8th,=20 2011 | 9:29 AM=20
 

One of the hardest truths to face in life may be the decision that = your elder=20 parents should no longer live alone.

It=92s a decision often faced by residents in Florida, where more = than three=20 million senior citizens call home.

Here are five tell-tale signs an elder parent or relative may not be = able to=20 live alone, with the help of aging expert and author Carolyn A. = Brent:

The house always looks messy: Not a good sign, = especially=20 for a parent who by nature likes to be organized and clean. Dirty dishes = left in=20 the sink for days or weeks, debris across the house and  yard, = garbage can=20 left unattended could indicate a problem.

Bills are not paid: Piled up collection notices, = constant=20 calls from creditors and neglected bank accounts could reveal a person = is losing=20 control of finances.

Rapid loss of weight: Not eating could be a sign = that a=20 parent is not eating properly or at all.

Bad hygiene: Skipping baths, teeth brushing or other = forms=20 of personal cleanliness could mean a parent is too ill or weak to keep = up such=20 daily routines.

Fashion faux pas: Poor person style aside, bad = clothing=20 choices could be another red flag. Wearing winter clothes during hot = Florida=20 summers, wearing pajamas or nightgowns during the day or choosing to = wear=20 slippers to the bank or grocery store could be another indicator a = parent is in=20 trouble.

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