Word: elders
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...same could be said, of course, about such Republican heroes as, Barry Goldwater, Richard Nixon or George Bush the elder, all of whom used coded racial messages to lure disaffected blue collar and Southern white voters away from the Democrats. Yet it's with Reagan, who set a standard for exploiting white anger and resentment rarely seen since George Wallace stood in the schoolhouse door, that the Republican's selective memory about its race-baiting habit really stands...
When Elena Orru turned 100 in July, she got the obligatory birthday cake, a salute from the mayor and write-ups in the local press. Orru, who had just broken her hip, also received a bedside visit and a red rose from the village elder. No one knows better than Giovanni Frau, 111, that passing the century mark is reason to celebrate. But these two most senior of citizens also know that starting your second century in Orroli--a small town in the parched interior of the Italian island of Sardinia--isn't all that unusual. When Frau hit triple...
While his family won’t be among scores of screaming Harvardians, they will certainly be watching at home. Among these relatives will be his elder brother, Brandon, whom he calls his “inspiration growing...
There are ways to avoid or at least reduce the heartache. Getting professional assistance is one. The goal for a hired elder-care manager is to help assign everyone a suitable job. "I figure out what people's different strengths are so they can find a way to contribute," says Steve Barlam, a Los Angeles geriatric-care manager. "I just don't buy it that someone is too busy to deal with part of the care. That message is better coming from me than from a big sister...
...periodically follow up to see how things are progressing and tweak the system when needed. A mediator can help families find outside help for housework, errand running and home-based medical care. The National Eldercare Locator will assist families that are looking for local resources and answer questions regarding elder care. You can call 800-677-1116 Monday through Friday, or visit www.eldercare.gov The National Alliance for Caregiving offers tips and resources for families at www.caregiving.org...