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caring for a dependent parent

It's a harsh reality of aging. Often, just as you're getting set to enjoy the empty nest and freedom from work, you find yourself having to take another needy person into your household: your elderly parent. Giving care to a dependent senior citizen can be exhausting, and, unlike when you've got a baby at home, no one volunteers to take over for a spell so you can have some time to yourself. This short article from 50on.com offers some suggestions for maintaining your physical and emotional health during this difficult time. You'll get ideas for first steps to take when you're feeling completely overwhelmed. You won't find all the answers here, but you may find enough to get a bit more peace of mind. Stop by and see.

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 07:05:16 -0800