Index
(See additional information listed in the “Resource Guide and Products for the Elderly” beginning on page 143.)
adjustment period, 24, 62 adult day-care facility, 31 adult diapers, 65–66 advance directives, 157 advance planning, 131 agency on aging, 128 aging population, 120–121, 132 airline(s), 79–80 alarm(s), 72, 74 alcohol, 11, 59, 142, 144; and Alzheimer’s, 9; and smoking, 60, 82–83, 111; education, 151 Allman Products, 163 Alzheimer’s, 9, 11, 59, 98, 103–104, 107, 122, 125, 142, 144, 152, 156. See also brain American Printing House for the Blind, 163 American Red Cross, 151 anger, 11, 103, 109–110, 113, 116– 117, 124, 135, 142, 144, 154 appetite, 83, appliance(s), 35–36, 43, 47, 49, 52– 55 arthritis, 11, 142, 145, 152, 163 assistance, 11, 24, 39, 121–122, 126, 165; financial, 146–147 assisted living facility, 31, 60 Austin, Texas, 21, 23–24, 63, 78– 79, 81, 167, 170 BPH disorder, 159 baby-proofing doorknobs, 73 bank(s), banking, 11, 19, 64–65, 87, 142, 145 bathing, 47–49, 61–62, 69, 75–77, 79, 93, 95, 104–105, 111, 135, 163–165. temperature Beaumont, Texas, 17, 19 bedsores, 11, 92–96, 142, 145; definition of, 146 Belle, Maude, 13–14 blogs, 11, 62, 106, 142, 146, 151, 160 bowel dysfunction. BPH Disorder, 159 See also water See constipation |
brain: aging, 150, and healthy practices, 147, and hunger, 84–85, 87, and meditation, 146, and strokes, 86, 100, 146–147, exercises, 146, fitness, 11, 142, 146–147, 159, function, 154, plasticity, 147, podcast, 147. See also Brazos River, 21 Brookshire, Texas, 21 Canada, 150, 159 cancer, 11, 122, 142, 147, 153 CAPS (Children of Aging Parents), 128, 132 CPA, 30 carbon monoxide poisoning, 41 Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Bill of Rights, A Jo), 126, 133 carpet, carpeting, 61, 68; burn marks on, 59, 81; clean the, 69; cords beneath, 35; on stairs, 57; pad, 68; runners over, 69; tape, 37; wet, 77; worn or loose, 56 Castleberry, Alabama, 14 Center for Social Gerontology, The, 160 “Challenges and Choices: Elderly Caregiving” (Clark, Janet A. and Weber, Katherine A.), 109, 119, 147, 151, 167 child–resistant closures, 49 Children of Aging Parents (CAPS), 128, 132 Clark, Janet, and Weber, Katharine (“Challenges and Choices: Elderly Caregiving”),109, 119, 151, 167 combustible items, 42 Comfort Plus Products, 164 commercial websites, 12, 148–149, 152, 162 computer for seniors, 155 constipation, 11, 12, 69–70, 142, 146, 148, 155 Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC): Home Safety |
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Dr. Pete, 85–86 Dr. Victor Li-Pelaez, 95–96 drinking. driving, 11, 24, 128, 142, 150 drug(s), 11, 29, 142, 150; from Canada, 150; plans, 28, 142, 150, 167; prescription, 27 dullness, periods of, 99 Dyke, Frank Jeff, 14, 17, 19–21, 81 Dyke, Joe, 14 Dyke, Lucy Love Burt, 14 Dyke, Sibyl, 24, 71–72, 74, 78, 84, 86, 90, 139, 167 DykePublishing.com, 32, 106, 143, 162 Dynamic-Living, 164 dysphagia. eating disorder 11, 12, 84–86, 91, 97, 114, 121, 135, 142, 150, 161 Elder Depot, 164 electric blanket, 51 emergency exit plan, 35, 41 emotion(s), 7, 9, 11, 25, 62, 93, 109, 114–115, 122, 124, 127, 142; and consequences, 107; and experts, 110; and fatigue, 111, 114; and independence, 106; and joy, 115; articles about, 152–153; do not disappear, 118; eight advanced, 117; eight basic, 116 dash;117; eldercare and, 119; how to recognize, 116–117, 152; involvement of, 81, 139; mixed, 92; needs regarding, 122; range of, 30, 62; stress related to, 109, 135, 140; wheel of, 116–117 emotional opposites. Emotions entertaining, entertainment, 27, 60–61, 64, 79, 111, 139 Ethel, 91–94, 96 expectation(s), 113, 130 eyesight, 11, 128, 142, 153. also falls, falling, 37– 38, 44, 47, 49, 51–52, 56– 57, 128, 153 family and community medicine, See alcohol See eating disorder See Wheel of See vision |
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154; and vision, 164; assisted, 165 Hispanics, problems peculiar to, 12, 142, 154 Home Safety Check List Products Safety Commission [CPSC]), 33–34, 168 homemaker services: home health aid, 31 honor your parent, 9 Horne, Jo ( A), 126, 133 hot water, 48, 76 Houston, 63, 79–80, 92, 88, 111, 169, 170 humor, 12, 142, 153–154 in case of emergency telephone numbers, 37 in-home care, 91, 121, 140 incontinence, 8, 12, 65, 67–69, 107, 125, 142, 148, 155, 164– 165 independence, 75, 128, 130, 165 insurance, 12, 28, 30, 41, 93, 129, 131, 142, 155, 158, 167; fire, 41; long-term care, 30–32; Medicaid and Medicare, 30. (Consumer Caregiver’s Bill of Rights,), 126, 133 See also medigap internet, 9, 12, 98–99, 102–103, 142–143, 155, 162, 168; research, 116; sites, 30 isolation, isolated, 110, 112, 125 Jeff (Justine’s son), 17, 19, 21 Medicaid; Medicare; Johnson, Mrs. 24, 62 joint accounts, 65, joy, 78, 136; sadness and, 117; surprise and, 110 Junius (Justine’s brother), 15 keys, 70 LVN (licensed vocational nurse), 88 Laura, 77–78 Li-Pelaez, Dr. Victor, 95–96 licensed vocational nurse (LVN), 88 light(s), lighting, 35, 39, 42, 44–48, 50, 52, 55–57, 78, 105 living wills, 12, 142, 156; and advance directives, 157; and healthcare power of attorney, 156; online, 156 lock(s), 72–73, 86, 106, 114; and |
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key, 90 long-term care insurance. love; loved one, 32, 67, 69, 76, 79– 80, 83, 87, 97, 100–102, 106– 107, 109–112, 115–116, 118, 123–126, 131, 135–137, 143, 162 macular degeneration, 154 Marvel (Justine’s friend), 19, mattress, 50, 67–68; cover, 68; pad, 68 Medicaid, 12, 30, 142, 157–158. See insurance See also Medicare, 12, 30, 60, 129, 131, 142, 157–158, 170; a gude to, 150; and ZIP Code, 157–158; drug plan, 28; original, 158; Parts A and B, 27, 158; questions, 158; site, 150; supplemental, 12, 30, 142, 158, 167. see also insurance medications, 47, 49 medigap, 12, 30, 60, 142, 158; and Medicare Part A and Part B, 158. See also insurance mental health, 12, 142, 144, 158; Institute of, 149. See also dementia, depression music, 12, 142; and sleep, 159; and the elderly, 159; therapy, 159 National Academy of Neurology, 160 National Council on Aging, 132 National Family Caregivers Association, 132 National Institute of Mental Health, 149 National Institutes of Health, 144, 146, 149, 160 National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 146 National Resource Center for Rural Elderly, 133 "Nature of Human Emotions, The," 151–152; “Wheel of Emotions,” 116 neurologist(s), 85, 87, 98–100 neuroplasticity, 6, 12, 142, 146– 147, 159 online education for the elderly, 151 |
Orange, Texas, 13, 17 outdated medicines, 49 oven(s), 42, 74–75 Pattillo, Justine Elizabeth (Mama Jus), 13 personality: changes 13, 111; selfcentered part of your, 135; traits, 13 Pete, Dr. , 85–86 Physicians Mutual, 167 plastic runners, 69 plastic surgeon, 95 plastic utensils, 42 Plutchik, Robert (“The Nature of Human Emotions”), 151–152; “Wheel of Emotions,” 116 pneumonia, 97 podiatrist(s), 102, 161) power of attorney. power of attorney power tools, 52–54 prostate disorder, 12, 142, 159 questions to ask service providers, 131 references, 117, 132; for the care facility, 131 rewards of eldercare, 110, 135 Richmond, Texas, 21 roles are reversing, 7 RS Design Group, 168 sadness, 110–111, 115, 117, 124, 152 safety. Sam (Justine’s brother), 15 scalds. scooters, 164; Scooter Store, The 165 Scotchgard, 68 secondary caregiver, 122–123; role of, 139 secretary/bill payer, 87 “senior moments,” 103 Senior Super Stores, 165 services for the elderly, 31, 69, 87– 88, 122, 127–130, 157, 159 shock hazards, 35–36, 39–40, 43, 49, 53–54 Siglin, Rich, 168 skin, 12, 76–77, 94, 142, 160, 165; frail, 160; tears, 160 |
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sleep, 9, 12, 51, 125, 127, 142, 155, 159 smoke; smoking 24, 38, 43, 45, 51, 81–82, 89, 91, 111; detectors, 35, 38–39 Social Security, 142; Administration, 160; benefits, 64, 69, 160 space heaters, 35, 40 spirituality, 12, 142, 147, 160 St. David’s Hospital, 96 stairway(s), 55–57 steps; step stools, 44–45, 55–57, 72, 147 stove(s), 40, 44; wood-burning, 35, 41 stroke(s), 8, 12, 23, 97–100, 142, 161; and American Stroke Association, 161; and vision, 9; dementia and, 105; little, 84; micro-, 21, 23, 161; mini-, 84–86, 98; preventing and treating, 161; rehabbing the brain after, 146–147; tests for, 161; vision loss from, 147 supervision, 70, 130; guidance and, 130 support group(s), 127–128, 151 surprise(s), 8, 71, 93, 115; and anticipation, 117; and joy, 115. swallowing disorder, 12, 142, 161. See also emotion(s) See also tax; and Alzheimer’s, 156; and litigation work, 169; deductions, 156 teeth, 102 Timpson, Texas, 14 toenails, 12, 102–103, 142, 161; “How To Cut Your Toenails,” 161; soaking solution for, 102 tracking bracelet, 106 trust(s), 12, 142, 169, 170. See also The U.S. Living Will Registry, The, 157. See also trust(s) urinary incontinence, 155 urinary tract infection, 12, 66, |
142, 155, 161 valuables, 90 ventilation, 40, 43 vision, 147, 142, 161; and hearing, 163–164; low, 163. also Walker, Don R., 167 water temperature, 47–48, 76, 78. See eyesight See also Weber, Katharine, and Clark, Janet (“Challenges and Choices: Elderly Caregiving”), 147, 151, 167 weight control, 83; diet and, 150. See also diet West University, 19 Westminster Manor, 23–24, 59– 60, 63, 101 Wheel of Emotions, 116 wheelchair(s), 12, 79, 91, 136, 140; accessories, 163, airport, 164; ramps, 165; walkers and, 163 Wikipedia, 117, 157, 160 will(s), and trusts, 12, 161. See also living wills Williams, Janice Phelps, 168 winding down, 103 worry, 110, 124 wound dressing, 15 |