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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
 Many men experience erectile dysfunction at some point in their life. A large percentage of these men are age 55 and over. Sadly, only a small percentage talks with their doctor about this problem.
Impotence can happen at any age, however, most men feel that it is an age-related problem and that it is normal to have an simply do not talk to their physician. And let’s face it, it’s a personal matter and embarrassing to some, so men just avoid the subject all together for the most part. In a survey of men age 60 or over, 61% reported being sexually active, and nearly half derived as much if not more benefit from their sex lives as they did in their 40s (About.com: Health Topics A-Z, 2010).
Erectile dysfunction in elderly men is more of a side effect with disease than age. Older men are more likely to have conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure than younger men. Sometimes, these conditions and/or some of their treatments (medications, etc) are in fact to blame for impotence.
There are in fact, many physical and psychological reasons that can cause brief periods of impotence; this should be considered as normal as getting a cold. To be honest, getting a cold could be a common reason that could cause temporary impotence. Most men do experience this from time to time in their life. Persistent problems should be discussed with a physician, particularly since it is treatable. It may also be a symptom of another type of problem. When in doubt, speak with your doctor (About.com: Health Topics A-Z, 2010).
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(2010). Retrieved October 3, 2010, from About.com: Health Topics A-Z: http://adam.about.com/reports/000015_1.htm
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010
 Having to face the fact of your parent getting older is hard; however, financial and health concerns need to be put in order so that, in the event of something unexpected, that you are prepared, legally.
- Hire a lawyer who specializes in elder law estate planning, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and guardianship matters. Have the attorney meet with you and your elderly parent (or the elderly or disabled person you will be taking care of) so that the purpose of power of attorney can be explained and also to inform him or her of their options.
- Gather the important papers—property records, bank/investment statements, medical records, tax records, marriage/divorce records, birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, insurance policies, and any other legal paperwork that is still active; be prepared to review all of this information with the attorney.
- Make decisions as to what must be prepared besides the power of attorney. If there is not a will in place, one should be written while your charge is still able to understand and make decisions.
- Have the attorney prepare a durable power of attorney. This consists of financial power of attorney as well as a health care power of attorney. This will require your elderly parent’s signature. It must be signed in the presence of two or more witnesses (depending on the state of residence) and a notary public. As the designated representative, you will not have to sign the form.
- File the executed power of attorney and all accompanying paperwork, with the court clerk’s office, if required. Be aware that some states make it mandatory to do so. Keep a copy of all paperwork filed for your records. You may be required to present this paper whenever you conduct business on your elderly/disabled parent’s behalf.
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Friday, October 1st, 2010
 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 take the needed steps to ensure that legal, personal, medical and financial interests are protected. One way to do this is to get a power of attorney drawn up so that you or someone you trust can act on your elderly parent’s behalf to make decisions that he or she can no longer make independently.
This is not an easy thing for an elderly parent or the child of the elderly parent. So it is very important to involve the parent in the preparations as much as possible. This leaves the parent feeling less helpless or left out of the process. Honor the parents’ wishes when possible; however, do realize that you are entrusted to act in your parent’s best interest even if the parent disagrees with you. It is also not a good idea to rely on those generic self-help legal software programs. For a delicate matter such as this, an experienced attorney to help decide what needs to be done is the better option. There are many factors that come into play with issues such as a power of attorney such as the present and long-term medical condition of the parent as well as their own personal wishes for how affairs are to be handled. Moreover, do not pressure your elderly parent into making life-changing decisions, especially when he or she is tired, hungry, restless or upset. Choose a time to talk and present the information gradually instead of all at one time. Keep everything relaxed and don’t force the issue.
Check back on Saturday, October 2, 2010 to learn the process of obtaining a power of attorney.
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Saturday, September 25th, 2010
 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 lonely no matter where they are…home, nursing homes, assisted living. It only takes a few moments to stop in and say hello. It’s surprising how much of a difference this makes to senior citizens.
- Do a Household Chore~Dust a high place that an elderly person might not be able to get to safely, scrub a floor, take out the trash…the list is virtually endless.
- Read~Oftentimes, the elderly cannot see well any longer or at all and they want to know what is happening in the world. A book on tape is also a great little gift.
- Cook a meal~The elderly have special nutritional needs and often they do not think about them. When you cook the next time, take a meal to an elderly person.
- Check on them in bad weather~The elderly may not be able to get out.
- Transportation~Give an elderly person a ride to the grocery store, bank, or medical appointment.
- Play a game~The elderly enjoy playing cards and board games as it can give them a feeling of being young again. And that is an awesome feeling to have!
- Make a phone call~Spare just a few minutes for a senior citizen and see how they are doing or just say hello. It helps the elderly not feel so alone and forgotten.
- Check detectors~Make sure the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order; replace batteries.
- Home Repairs~Check for small repairs that you could do such as patch a hole in a wall, wire an outlet, or fix a leaky sink.
This list is not all inclusive. There are many ways you can help out an elderly person. Check out your neighborhood or your local senior center to see what you can do to help!
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010
 Elderly Care - The thought of losing independence is a scary one for anyone. When you have lived an entire lifetime independent, just the thought of having to depend on others for even the simplest tasks can be hard. Many in the Greatest Generation have seen so much and done even more, so the thought of losing all of their abilities can be especially hard.
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Saturday, July 24th, 2010
 Elderly living In home care can be the center of many senior citizen’s world. From being a trusted companion, to the lifeline to important services. Most involved tend to feel better when they are able stay in their homes, and it is a good feeling knowing that a loved one is being taken care of in a comfortable and more importantly, safe environment.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
The elderly (and those working with the elderly) are urged by the government and other health officials to get the yearly flu vaccination. By preventing the risk of infecting, or getting the flu you can prevent a fair amount of illness and death. For someone with a normal immune system, the flu may be nothing more than a few days of discomfort but, for the elderly and others with a weakened immune system it can easily mean disaster.
The risk difference between those with a far lower immune system and those with a more normal one is immense. Just by simply getting this one vaccine many lives can be saved. It is an easy way to protect those who you love or work for. It is one of the many ways that you can easily make a difference.
Yearly the elderly sadly die from the flu in large numbers, it can so easily turn into pneumonia and lead into life-threatening complications. Many of those deaths could have easily been prevented by a simple vaccine.
For those who are 2-49 if you are nervous over needles you can opt instead for the nasal vaccine, which can still prevent the issues above from happening.\
However, the CDC does warn that those who have the below should not be vaccinated:
There are some people who should not get a flu vaccine without first consulting a physician. These include:
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- People who have a severe allergy to chicken eggs.
- People who have had a severe reaction to an influenza vaccination.
- People who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) within 6 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine.
- Children less than 6 months of age (influenza vaccine is not approved for this age group), and
- People who have a moderate-to-severe illness with a fever (they should wait until they recover to get vaccinated.)
Preventative measures can truly go a very long way in reducing the risk loved ones face from the flu and it’s related diseases.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
While many cannot fathom the vaccine debate causing problems for older relatives, as more and more children go unvaccinated other are facing greater risk. As vaccines are at the forefront of a much-heated debate studies are showing risking risk in many areas where whopping cough and other childhood melodies were once thought to be only an afterthought.
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Sunday, July 18th, 2010
 Elderly care When an elderly relative is alone, often when they aren’t a parent or guardian at times a phone call or visits can drop in favor of other responsibilities. Yet it is those relatives that can also be at most in need of having someone there for them and watching out for them.
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