Sunday 18 January 2009

Caring for Your Aging Parent

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1826/caring-for-your-aging-parent/
By Paula Kue, MD - Posted on Thu, Jan 15, 2009, 5:14 pm PST
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1. Talk with your parents early on about what they expect.
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2. Ask your parent who they would want making their medical decisions
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3. Encourage your parents to get the basics.
... The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has set very conservative guidelines for the health care they recommend; the American Geriatric Society is another resource.

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4. Review your parent's medications and supplements
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5. Get assistance.
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