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What is an Elder Orphan?

Nancy RUFFNER
February 18, 2020
What is an Elder Orphan?

What is an Elder Orphan, Solo Ager or a Solo? The term refers to a growing demographic within our aging population. Rising in number, this fast-growing segment is garnering the…

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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, 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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Senior Advocacy, Senior Helpers

Postulate: A Caregiver’s Approach to Dealing With Stress During the Holidays

Nancy Ruffner
December 2, 2014

I have a good friend who embodies the familiar phrase “I call ‘em as I see ’em.” Not curmudgeon exactly, and not to the point of being an “Eeyore,” she is…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Healthcare, Senior Helpers, Stories

Katy Did… The Snazzy Walker

Kathy Ruffner Linn
July 10, 2014
Katy Did… The Snazzy Walker

Dad’s balance was bad, and due to whatever was going on between his brain and his muscles, it was rapidly getting worse. He had fallen a couple of times in…

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Walkers for Seniors
Elder Care Services, Senior Care Services, Senior Helpers, Stories

Katy Did… Summer Shoes

Kathy Ruffner Linn
June 14, 2014
Katy Did… Summer Shoes

Dad became a salty old beach bum in his retirement. During his working years our family always took a summer vacation at the beaches of North Carolina. And for more…

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custom orthotics, Emotional Support to Seniors


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