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About Elder Depot
Since its inception in 2002, Elder Depot has recognized the critical role that caregivers have being involved with the care of an elderly loved one. We are committed to providing a wide variety of innovative products to improve quality of life for both the caregiver and the recipient.
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a place where information can be shared, questions answered, and relationships built.
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Category Archives: Good Things
Was I wrong about Caregiver Robots?
Last July, I closed a blog post on how Family Caregiving is often like a Second Full Time Job with a comment that began with “Caregiver robots are still at least a decade away…” This week GeckoSystems followed Elder Depot … Continue reading
The Power of a Valentine
Research conducted over the course of two decades by the Swedish Karolinska Institute found that married aging adults were half as likely to develop dementia as their single counterparts. The scientists behind the research believe that the intense social interaction … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Good Things, Heart
Tagged Alzheimer’s, Caregivers, Dad, Dementia, Eldercare, Health, Mom
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You’re in Good Company ~ Famous Caregivers
Maria Shriver helped cared for her father, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, and has become a champion of Alzheimer’s Caregivers. Her journalism career began with KYW-TV in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but she soon moved up to the National News and later gained … Continue reading
Homecare Agencies: Management and Scheduling Troubles?
In the past, I’ve told you about software like KeePass , the Oprea Browser, and Skype; software that offers some useful benefits for Seniors and their Caregivers. Today, I thought I’d mention a piece of software that I’ve been hearing … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Good Things, Guidance
Tagged Caregivers, Eldercare, Guide, HomeCare, Professional, Software, Technology, Telephones
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The Super Little Grandmom ~ Fighting Senior Boredom
This morning as I was driving to work I heard an interesting interview on the radio about ‘Super Mamika’. No, Super Mamika isn’t a copycat of Super Mario, it’s a series of themed photographs by Sacha Goldberger featuring his Hungarian … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Good Things, Guidance, Heart
Tagged Caregivers, Depression, Eldercare, Health
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Caregivers and Snowflakes
I was reading one of the Caregiver Blogs we follow and I came across an excerpt that I had to share. Tonight, Patti and I sat sipping hot chocolate while snow flurries danced around us. While Patti’s memory of the … Continue reading
Creamy Ensure® Eggnog Pudding
This delicious holiday treat is healthy too! Packed with nutritional value from Ensure® products, this take on traditional eggnog pudding not only tastes good, it’s good for you. Creamy Ensure® Eggnog Pudding Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 1-ounce package instant … Continue reading
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Tagged Eldercare, Guide, Health, Nutrition
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Our Collection of Father Quotes
How pleasant it is for a father to sit at his child’s board. It is like an aged man reclining under the shadow of an oak which he has planted. Voltaire I’ve had a hard life, but my hardships are … Continue reading
