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  • Aging Parents and the HP Printing Mailbox - A Partial Solution to the Problem of Social Isolation  By : Christine Peppler
    Evidence is that many elderly Americans experience social isolation which is believed to be a cause of mental and physical deterioration. Unfortunately, for far flung family and friends it is hard to stay connected, particularly with those who refuse or cannot use a computer. The HP Printing Mailbox may be the answer to the question of how to maintain the connection that is necessary for aging parents and grandparents.
  • Helpful Gadgets for the Elderly  By : Tom Cribbs
    The elderly need a lot of help around the house, but it is not often that each and every member of the family will be around to help. A typical household will not have a hired nurse, and so it becomes the duty of the homeowner to assist their aged parents or grandparents.
  • Cell Phones for an Aging Population: Potential Solutions  By : Christine Peppler
    Due to ongoing design changes that target a younger audience, cell phones are difficult for some older individuals to use. This article reviews some proposed features for cell phones that would better benefit the older population.
  • House Calls Make a Comeback  By : Michael Nowling
    Unless you were around in the 1950's you probably don't know that it was common to see a man carrying a small black bag knock on a neighbor's door. Who would it have been? Today you might think, insurance salesman, Amway salesman or even political office seeker. Would it surprise you to know that it was the family doctor?
  • Contact a personal injury attorney for Nursing Home abuse  By : Aretha Singh
    In this day and age most of us are so busy with our jobs, taking care of the house and children, that we do not get time to take good care of our elders when they are ill. For this reason we usually feel that the best place for them is the nursing home. Nursing home staff being trained and skilled for people suffering from ailments, give special attention to their patients. The staff and the doctors are exceptionally good at taking care and curing their patients. They also create a resident like environment, making it comfortable for the people staying there in the duration of illness. They try to make it similar to home care, so that the patients do not feel out of place or awkward. We have a lot of faith in nursing homes for our near and dear ones there, and it is their duty to live up to our expectations. However, we also hear of appalling stories of abuse in nursing homes along with abominablly bad service meted out to patients. If your elders complain of any such abuse or problem, you should immediately withdraw them from the nursing home and contact a personal injury attorney.

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