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10 Hints to Help Seniors Get Through the Day
Some days require more help than others.
While I’m not a spring chicken myself, in the last few years I’ve helped out with my mother’s care. As you might suspect, my mother is even older than me. While I’m dealing with my own aging issues, working with my mother gave me a glimpse into the future. I can’t say I’m thrilled by the prospect.
I was surprised by the intensity of the battle against constipation. It might have helped if she had taken her medications as prescribed, but that’s another discussion. In lieu of medication, prune juice became a staple of her diet. I hope that, as I get older, I take my medication. But on to stuff that might be helpful, now and in the future.
1: Look for programs that might be helpful in the future. Possibly, the near future.
If you are counting on your kids to assist you as you get old, it might be good to have a Plan B. Especially if your kids are living with you or consistently ask you for a loan, or worse, for bail.
2: Get rid of your junk now.
Realistically, you might have to downsize. If you don’t have junk to divest yourself of, that’s easier. Hate the idea of giving your treasures away? Wait too long and you could end up…
