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The Emotions of Caregiving – Father and Daughter

Kathy Ruffner Linn
March 31, 2015
The Emotions of Caregiving – Father and Daughter

Dad was angry. Fist bangin, Marine-cussin, jerk-away angry. All the time. At everyone and everything. He was angry because he couldn’t seem to do anything the way he wanted to;…

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Caregiving, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

Wait To Worry: How to Deal With Anxiety

Nancy Ruffner
February 24, 2015

Notion or Social Theory? The person you see in the next lane while driving, the one talking excitedly into her phone might just be me. I’ve just heard a remarkable…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

Our Parents’ Wellbeing: How Do We Really “Gnow?”

Nancy Ruffner
February 10, 2015

How do we really “gnow” our parents are OK? That’s right, GNOW. Gnow is our cross between knowing and that gnawing maybe-I-should-look-into-that feeling. Gnow is our word to reflect “knowing +…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy

Your Professional Advocate is ‘The Explainer’

Nancy Ruffner
January 20, 2015

A Cry for a Professional Healthcare Advocate My work as a Professional Advocate is often guided by a single phrase in a story I read about healthcare service delivery. Within…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Helpers

Good Gifts For The Elderly

nancy ruffner
December 30, 2014

Gift Certificates and Home Audits are often a holiday focus for seniors and their families. It’s been a busy couple of weeks! Now that we’ve explored Gifts for Seniors: our…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

Changing Holiday Traditions

NANCY RUFFNER
December 24, 2014

This time of year we may find ourselves among folks who are experiencing pain or are in transition, perhaps due to the death of a loved one. We know those…

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Elder Care Services, Home Health Care, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

Gifts for Seniors: How NAVIGATE NC Serves Seniors and Their Families in NC

Nancy Ruffner
December 18, 2014

Gift Certificates and Home Audits are often a holiday focus for seniors and their families. It’s been a busy couple of weeks! Now that we’ve explored Gifts for Seniors: our…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services, Senior Helpers

Adult Children of Aging Parents: Seasonal Conversations

NANCY RUFFNER
December 16, 2014

The Adult Children of aging parents are in action. It’s TWEEN TIME. “Tween Time” designates the time between Thanksgiving and any other holidays families observe. And observe they do. They…

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Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services, Senior Helpers

Holiday Gift Guide: Consummate Your Gift of Purpose

Nancy Ruffner
December 10, 2014

Consummate Your Gift of Purpose For those who enjoy giving tangible items this list is for you! Make sure your purpose is in concert with the message the gift sends.…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy

Holiday Gift Guide: A Gift of Time

Nancy Ruffner
December 8, 2014

Gifts for Seniors: Designate Your Gift of Time Holiday gift-giving for senior friends and relatives can be challenging. There may be special considerations due to a health issue or living…

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