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Helping Your Aging Parent Cope with Hearing Loss
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/15/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
Helping Your Aging Parent Cope with Vision Loss
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/12/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
Talking About A Will With Your Aging Parent
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/9/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
Is Your Aging Parent an Unsafe Driver?
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/8/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
Caregivers and Guilt - What It Means, What to Do About It
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/8/2007
- Elder Care
- Unrated
Discipline and Young Children - Tips for Better Behavior
- By B. A. Curran
- Published 11/8/2007
- Parenting
- Unrated
Teaching our children appropriate behavior and self control is one of a parent's most important jobs. A child who understands boundaries and consequences is a secure child who is more likely to grow into a responsible and successful adult. Here are some tips for teaching very young children about limits and self control.


Living independently can be a challenge for elderly persons who are going deaf. Here are some ways that you can help your parent deal with hearing loss.
Coping with vision loss after a lifetime of relying on eyesight can be a challenge for your aging parent. You can help your parent to be more self-sufficient by offering support and providing him with some of the tools available to assist persons with impaired sight.
A will is one of the most sensitive topics you may ever have to discuss with your parents. However, it's important for you to find out whether your parents have made their wills. And if they haven't, you should encourage them to do so.
If you have an aging parent or other relative who drives a vehicle, you may be very concerned about his or her safety on the road. How do you know whether your loved one is still a competent driver?
Most caregivers juggle many responsibilities. In trying to do it all, you may feel that you are shortchanging everyone and you may often feel guilty about the situation. Here are some tips to free you from unnecessary guilt.