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		<title>Elderly Employment</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/finance/elderly-employment/10/18/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:44:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many senior citizens who want to work again despite the limitations that society imposes on them. While there are physical limitations to the kind of work that they are able to do, elderly individuals must be permitted to take on jobs that will help them to continue to lead a happy, productive life. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making the Holidays Brighter</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/holidays/10/15/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 23:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Christmas season is a beautiful time of the year full of friends, family, presents, and yummy goodies. In the hustle and bustle of this busy season, the elderly and shut-ins are often overlooked. There are many ways to squeeze in a little time to share with an elderly neighbor and make their holidays just [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Power of Attorney</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/power-of-attorney/10/01/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Caring for an elderly parent can be draining both emotionally and physically. Many times, adults are taking care of their elderly parent or parents while still trying to raise their own children.
As the parent becomes less independent and unable to care for his or her own needs, it becomes clear that you will have to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pet Therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/pet-therapy/09/29/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years, dogs have been trained to aid the blind. Now, in more recent years, animals are being trained for other medicinal purposes such as for those with seizures and the elderly.
Therapy animals are specifically chosen to visit nursing homes, senior centers, day care centers, hospitals, prisons, and children’s homes in hopes of bringing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Craft Projects</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/crafts/09/27/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many easy projects that can be found for the elderly to do; however, it’s important to remember not to have a lengthy project to complete but to have one that can be completed in a relatively short time period.
Use your imagination! Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Make a collage. Have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Can I Help?</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/how-can-i-help/09/25/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Sep 2010 22:33:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many ways to help the elderly. Many are so simple, yet many people do not think of them. Take a look at the list and see what you can do to help an elderly neighbor, relative, friend, or even a complete stranger. Do something—it will make you feel great!

Stop and Visit~Senior Citizens get [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Doing Good For The Elderly</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/doing-good-for-the-elderly/07/26/2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/doing-good-for-the-elderly/07/26/2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:58:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are considering a job in working with the elderly or maybe just want  to find a way to help others, volunteer work with the elderly can be a wonderful  opportunity to make a difference for others.

If you are looking for a way to make a difference in your community, you may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>1 in 3 Elderly Patients Abused in Nursing Homes, Study Finds</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/uncategorized/1-in-3-elderly-patients-abused-in-nursing-homes-study-finds/06/28/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:12:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[



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Recent studies are showing that the abuse prevalence in nursing homes is  dramatically more than many thought.  In a frightening revelation, it was found  that 1 out of every 3 senior citizens has been abused in one form or  another.

The study found:
…prepared by the minority (Democratic and Independent) staff of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteering May Do A Lot More</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/uncategorized/volunteering-may-do-a-lot-more/05/09/2010/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2010 13:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There isn’t much doubt that helping those who need it by volunteering makes  you feel good, after all you are helping someone else.  Researchers are now  finding out that volunteering may do a lot more than just philanthropy, it may  actually help you live longer as well.  In a study, conducted by Dr. Sei [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Assisted Care in Concord</title>
		<link>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/finding-assisted-care-in-concord-9/03/21/2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.precioushome.com/blog/home-care/finding-assisted-care-in-concord-9/03/21/2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Living, working and taking care of a loved one in a fairly large metropolitan area is a lot of work.  Between spending time with your own friends and family and completing all of the responsibilities that you maintain for your loved one, doesn&#8217;t allow for much time to unwind.  Whenever you need to carve some [...]]]></description>
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