Caring for elderly parents is a major life challenge that can bring with it much stress. Gloria G. Barsamian, a social worker for 28 years, wrote a new book on the topic -  Sustenance and Hope for Caregivers of Elderly Parents.
Currently, around 34 million Americans are part of the sandwich generation. They provide care for their kids and their elderly parents at the same time.
Barsamian gives some advice on how to prepare yourself for the challenge. In her previous work, the author helped many families cope with catastrophic illness, so she’s specially qualified to offer insight into the social …read more

“There’s a new style of martial arts training sweeping the nation amongst older adults called ‘Cane-Fu Fighting’, “ says Derrick at Elder-Guru.

If you’re concerned about your elderly parents, physically challenged parents, or those who may be targets for attacks, robberies, and physical abuse, check out the possibility of them taking a cane-fu fighting class.  (You may want to take it along with them!)
This is physical defense using a cane.  The cane-fu classes also are good sources of exercise and many senior centers are offering them.
Check out the post about cane-fun fighting at Elder Guru for more information (click on link …read more

Over at Sometimes I Feel Like A Piece of Bologna, Pat needs some advice about her elderly mother:
What I’m increasingly running into is Mom’s lack of “getting it” that her energy levels are quickly declining. She will run errands, try to flip a mattress (seriously!), pull weeds, or clean the house. Then she’s so tired she can’t even talk. She refuses to make a list of things she needs us or any of my sibs to do when we come. Things that any of us could do in 10 minutes, but would take her an hour and risk an injury.
Though …read more