Robert Clark Young
I have been a caregiver for my parents since 2008, when they both suffered strokes. When I started, I knew nothing about eldercare, but I now believe that anyone with a compassionate heart can learn to be a caregiver. I have decided to use my experience to help others, by writing a book called THE SURVIVOR: HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR AGING PARENTS, WHILE ENRICHING YOUR OWN LIFE. The book is seeking a publisher. I am hoping that it will help all of those people who are suddenly placed in the position of caring for an infirm parent. Some of these columns are excerpted from the book, and many of them originally appeared in the Davis Enterprise.
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Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.--Exodus 20:12Affiliations
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Caregivers Need Society's SupportBecause the aging population is making eldercare an increasingly important social issue, caregivers will need more support from society.
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Republicans Must Reach out to Diverse Groups, Compromise to Earn TrustNow that the elections are over, I'd like to see the Republican Party drop its divisive and unsuccessful positions on immigration, on women's issues, and on cooperating with President Obama
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Commentary: Romney's Austerity Pitch Has Destroyed HimMitt Romney has made news in the last days of the election by defending his statement, "Let Detroit Go Bankrupt." In doing so, he has handed Michigan and Ohio--and therefore the election--to President Obama
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Tips for Managing Your Overactive BladderFollowing these easy tips will help those with leaky bladders to reduce incontinence and lead normal, fulfilling lives.
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Tips for Flying While IncontinentWith the right preparation, people who are incontinent can enjoy long flights without fearing a bathroom emergency.
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Mitt Romney's -- and the GOP's -- Big Super Tuesday WorryBecause he is too strong in states that he cannot carry in November, and too weak in states that represent the Republican base, the results from Super Tuesday may demonstrate Mitt Romney's unelectability.
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Exercising the Mind, Living in the SpiritIllness can bring many gifts to seniors and their families. Robert Clark Young describes how caring for his parents, both of whom had serious strokes in 2008, has helped him to see the value of living in the only day that exists, which is today. -
The GOP and the Marginalization of AngerIn recent years, the Tea Party’s anger appeared ready to up-end U.S. politics and send President Obama packing. But in the 2012 Republican primaries, the Tea Party has proved incapable of coalescing around a candidate. What has gone wrong?
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The Myth of DementiaIt's time to remove the term "dementia" from our language and to treat seniors with the respect that their changing capabilities require.
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The Republican Solution: Impoverish Seniors and Their CaregiversAs the Iowa caucuses approach, none of the Republican candidates has offered any proposals to help the 43 million Americans who care for ailing seniors at home. The Republicans' only idea is to turn Social Security over to bankers and Wall Street.Also published on:
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The First Time My Dad Said “I Love You”In this excerpt from my eldercare book, I describe how caregiving has led to a positive new relationship with my father.
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Afghanistan: Ten Years of Sacrifice for a Hopeless WarHistory shows that the U.S. cannot prevail in Afghanistan. Indeed, prevailing is not part of the war plan.Also published on:
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Republican Party the Real Loser in Iowa Straw PollThe Iowa straw poll demonstrates that Republicans have still not come up with a serious challenger to President Barack ObamaAlso published on:
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Senators Feinstein, Boxer Still Fight for SeniorsWashington's cutting of social services in the debt-ceiling compromise has threatened the most vulnerable members of society and sent stock markets crashing around the world, but California's Senators Boxer and Feinstein have stood for social justice.
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How the Super-Rich Invented the 'Debt Crisis' to Enslave the Middle ClassMost Americans accept that the United States is in the midst of a 'debt crisis,' but this is a ruse used by the super-rich in order to advance their own financial interests.
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Eldercare and Relationship Changes: Your Significant OtherBecoming the primary caregiver for your parent can create tensions between you and your spouse. Here are tips for navigating this shifting dynamic.
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Neil Young: A TreasureWith A Treasure, Neil Young takes us back to an explosive moment in his career that is as immediate now as it was for those of us who experienced it first-hand twenty-seven years ago.
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California's New Budget Tells Seniors to Drop DeadCalifornia's 2012 budget, by eliminating the state's Adult Day Health program, will impoverish seniors and throw them into nursing homes, which will cost the taxpayers even more than the program that's being eliminated.Also published on: -
Illegal Immigrants Give More than They Get; Still Unwelcome in United StatesUndocumented workers are blamed for many of the nation's problems, but they actually pay more in taxes than they use in government services.Also published on:
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Barbara Bush Turns 86: Aging in America is Easier when You're RichWhen your parents grow old and become infirm, will they have the same level of home healthcare that Barbara Bush will have? There's no reason why America's seniors should enjoy anything less.
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Wheelchair Transfers: Safety and Mobility in Senior CareOne of the many skills you'll need to develop in elder care is the ability to transfer your senior safely in and out of a wheelchair. -
Getting Over the Ick Factor: Changing Adult DiapersDealing with life's little accidents turns out to be a lot easier than managing many other aspects of elder care. Adult diapers are nothing to fear. -
Helping Seniors Communicate: Speech and Language Therapy at HomeWhether from stroke or other debilitating illness, your parent may have lost the ability to communicate clearly. These simple speech and language exercises can help improve proficiency.
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Urinary Tract Infections in Seniors: Watch for the Warning SignsUrinary tract infections pose one of the most challenging problems in eldercare. Learn to recognize these symptoms, and then take action. -
How to Prevent Bedsores in the ElderlyYour elderly, infirm parent is probably spending a lot of time in bed. You must do everything you can to prevent bedsores from forming. -
Elder Care: Learning to Bathe Your SeniorLearning to bathe your mother or father may seem challenging at first. Whether you're giving a sponge bath to a bed-bound elder or giving a shower to an elder in a shower chair, these simple steps will help you master this vital part of caregiving. -
Elder Care: Learning to Dispense MedicationsWhen you are a caregiver for your infirm parent, the accurate and timely dispensing of medications is a critical responsibility. Your parent's life may depend on it.
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Families: Divide Eldercare Duties FairlyDon't allow yourself to become your parents' primary caregiver by default. Call a family meeting to discuss how the work will be divided. -
Becoming a Caregiver for Your ParentsAs your parents age, the odds increase that you will be called upon to care for them. How will you face that decision?