Determining if an Aging Parent Needs In-Home Care

Wee Care has excellent live-in/out companions available and can help ease the transition if you determine a parent needs in-home assistance.


Should Your Parents Still Be Living on Their Own 
Written By : Mark Myers 


As we age, giving up independence is one of the hardest things to do. Determining when it is the right time for a senior to move out of their home can be difficult. Here are tips that will help know how to make the decision when you parents should not be living alone any longer.

First, you must know this decision will be met with resistance, especially if your loved one is not injured and can still get around. You will need to be prepared to help them through this with sensitivity and understanding.

But there are some very basic activities they must still be able to accomplish if they are going to continue safely living on their own.

Questions to ask and observations to make: Continue article here


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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

As we approach our 12th year serving the NY and CT Tri-State region, we want to say thank you. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you, serve your communities, and for the many wonderful relationships we have formed throughout the years. We wish you and your loved ones a very safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

The staff at Wee Care Nanny Agency

Warning Signs that an Elderly Parent May Need Help at Home

Should Your Parents Still Be Living on Their Own 
Written By : Mark Myers

As we age, giving up independence is one of the hardest things to do. Determining when it is the right time for a senior to move out of their home can be difficult. Here are tips that will help know how to make the decision when you parents should not be living alone any longer.

First, you must know this decision will be met with resistance, especially if your loved one is not injured and can still get around. You will need to be prepared to help them through this with sensitivity and understanding. Continue article here

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National Nanny Recognition Week- Ways to Show Appreciation For Your Nanny

National Nanny Recognition Week

September 23 - 29, 2012 Nationwide

http://nnrw.blogspot.com/ 

Thank you to all the dedicated and loving professional nannies for the wonderful care you provide to your charges. Wee Care sincerely appreciates the valuable service you provide to families year after year.

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Another Nanny Scam on Craigslist

Another troubling story of deceit on Craigslist.  Story in the NYT about people trying to scam nannies on the posting site. Caveat emptor!

The Willing Nanny, the Happy Family: Too Good to Be True 

The e-mail arrived two weeks ago.

“I am a Nanny/Babysitter,” it read, “looking for a live out position starting ASAP.”

It was from a woman named Flavia Wasescha. She was responding to an ad on Craigslist posted by Venus Clemons, who was looking for a baby sitter for her 18-month-old son, Jamie.

Ms. Clemons replied with an e-mail...continue reading here

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Teaching Senior Citizens How to Use Computers - 10 Tips

Teaching Seniors Computers - 10 Tips 
Written By : Michael Gorzka

I've been teaching library computer classes since 1997. Here are my top 10 tips for teaching seniors how to use a computer.
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Results from Four on the Fourth Race in New Canaan, CT July 4, 2012

Happy Fourth of July- Results from 4 on the 4th Road Race in New Canaan, CT July 4th, 2012

We had a great time this morning at the race and enjoyed seeing everyone. We look forward to providing the refreshments and games for the kids again next year.

Have a Happy & Safe 4th of July.

Race Results for Four on the Fourth Race July 4, 2012

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