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Why I’m Kind of Like a European

Time is short. We might as well laugh...

Even though I don’t speak European, I think I’m kind of like one. Here are the reasons in no particular order:

  • I have a small refrigerator and no ice maker.
  • My TV is 11 by 13 (inches not feet). Or maybe I should say centimeters not meters but I’m not sure how big those are.
  • I like things that are old and dusty. By this I mean every thing I own.
  • My car is a Toyota, which I'm pretty sure is a European brand.
  • I live in a flat or maybe a pied a terre. 
  • I go to the market at least once a day.
  • I listen to Edith Piaf on Pandora. And Andrea Bocelli. Even when they sing in European.
  • I…

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 Why I’m Kind of Like a European

Time is short. We might as well laugh.

Care Pathways

Provides families and health professionals with details of the care options available in the USA, as well as offering support, needs assessment, and product sales.

Caregiver

Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Founded in 1995, we produce Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, the "Sharing Wisdom Caregivers Conferences", and our web site, caregiver.com which includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store.

Caring.com

Caring.com was created to help you care for your aging parents and other loved ones. Our mission is to give you the information and other resources you need to make better decisions, save time, and feel more supported.

ElderCare Online

ElderCare Online is a beacon for people caring for aging loved ones. Whether you are caring for a spouse, parent, relative or neighbor, we are committed to providing an online community where supportive peers and professionals help you improve quality of life for yourself and your elder.

Family Caregiver Alliance

Information, services and support for caregivers and families of persons with chronic, disabling health conditions.

Long Term Insurance

Extensive resource from HWN.

LongTermCare.gov

Find your path forward.

When They Get Older

We’ve created When They Get Older to meet a very clear and growing need. We recognise that there are an increasing number of people, just like us, who are having to squeeze in time to support ageing and elderly parents as well as run their professional lives and their families. We want to help.

Bettercaring

Founded in 2000, BETTERCARING is the longest-standing residential and nursing care home internet search site 100% focused on the needs of those looking for residential care and for those who are providing these services.

SeniorLiving.org

SeniorLiving.org began out the frustration of being a remote caregiver for a family member in need. After my father's first stroke and just before his discharge from the hospital, I needed to find care with in 24 hours. Searching dozens of websites, each listing only a few “paid” senior care options, was a hardship that I hope no care giver ever has to experience. After that, I decided that someone had to build a senior web site that puts seniors before profits.

SeniorResource.com

Seniorresource.com (SR) provides a comprehensive source of housing information and services for seniors and their caregivers. The mission of SR is to provide education services to the senior population. SR will serve as a resource and advocate in areas of importance to the well-being of the senior community, with primary attention given to housing, health, recreational, cultural, and counseling.

Age UK

Age UK aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research.

American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living

AHCA/NCAL's over 14,000-strong membership is a powerful advocacy force for the long term and post-acute care profession. We're dedicated to giving care providers the information they need to advocate both on Capitol Hill and in their statehouses.

Association for Long Term Care Planning

ALTCP.org's mission is to raise awareness and promote self-education on the need to plan for long term care. With this knowledge, Americans will be able to properly prepare for the financial and emotional burden that long term care may place on their families. Moreover, with planning advice from experts, individuals can discover products and services suitable for their retirement planning needs.

I Advance Senior Care

I Advance Senior Care is the industry-leading source for practical, in-depth, business-building, and resident care information for owners, executives, administrators, and directors of nursing at assisted living communities, nursing homes, post-acute facilities, and continuing care retirement communities.

LeadingAge

No one wants to think about needing aging services. But, the truth is, the best way to assure you receive the quality you deserve is to plan in advance. This section helps you understand how to find resources in your community and what insurance might cover.

National Care Association

National Care Association represents the interests of providers caring for elderly people, people with Dementia, people with learning disabilities, the physically handicapped, the mentally ill, children and domiciliary care agencies.

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

The Consumer Voice envisions a world in which all consumers of long-term care, services and supports are treated with respect and dignity and have a wide range of affordable, quality options across all settings. These options will make it possible for individuals to receive care and services in the location and manner of their choice and to attain a high quality of life.

National Council on Aging

The National Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders. Our members include senior centers, area agencies on aging, adult day service centers, faith-based service organizations, senior housing facilities, employment services, consumer groups, and leaders from academia, business, and labor.

Aging Care

We believe passionately that AgingCare.com is your community. We're your partner in caregiving—and as such, you've made us the go-to destination for family caregivers. AgingCare.com is where caregivers discover that they are not alone, how to survive, and how to provide the care their loved one needs.

DailyCaring

When you’re struggling to care for an older adult (and stay sane), you need practical answers fast. We help you solve the frustrating day-to-day problems that make you lose your temper or keep you up at night.

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