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Today From Bob Schulties, your About Today Editor I embrace taking care of my children. But boy, I just can't wrap my head around having them take care of me. I hope I live long enough to see it happen. Keeping Your Cool When Caring for a Disabled Parent It's one thing to take care of a baby that can't talk and hasn't yet had the ability to take care of itself. But helping someone who used to have more freedom is different... Here's how to keep cool about it. Why Being a Caregiver Is Hard on Your Health Movie Review: Last Will and Embezzlement Search Related Topics:  caregiving  disabled parents  nursing homes Understanding the Aging Process Learning what someone is going through can sometimes help you understand how they're feeling, and maybe why they're acting the way they are. Changes the Body Goes Through as You Age. How Age Affects Your Body How to Prevent Teeth Stains Search Related Topics:  cellular aging  how we age  how body systems age Recommended Exercise for Folks Over 65 Wendy, our Guide to Walking, explains what doctors currently recommended. After reading this, I think these are great goals for almost everybody. The Hidden Benefits of Exercise Can This Ancient Practice Prevent Falls in Older People? Search Related Topics:  senior fitness  exercise recommendations  exercise intensity Common Causes of Caregiver Stress I understand caregiver stress: for a while, I was a primary caregiver. It was for my children, which I know is totally different from caring for a parent, but the stress can feel the same. Alzheimer's: 6 Options for In-Home Help How to Find, Interview and Choose a Patient Advocate Search Related Topics:  caregiver stress  Related Searches Home Care Elderly Senior Care Agencies Elderly Caregivers Dementia Care Alzheimers Care Featured Articles More Hybrids Coming for 2013 What's a Muskox? Learn to Code with Codeacademy Urban Legends: The Last Time They Were Seen Alive 10 Delicious Winter Salads Should You Buy Property in a College Town?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

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