Published July 2001. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Recently there has been increased interest in the importance of the early years ofa child's life for determining later well-being. There is a window of opportunity to have an impact on the future trajectory of children's lives when they ate young. Research on early brain development, brain physiology, and the...
Some grandparents whose grandchildren live far away are concerned
that they might be missing out on their grandchildren’s everyday
lives and special experiences. But living
far apart doesn’t mean you can’t be close
emotionally. Long-distance grandparenting is a challenge,
yet with careful planning you can be in touch
with your...
Foster families provide care and support for more than 500,000 foster children in the United States. Foster families, like all families, face conflicts and stresses that demand effective problem solving. This guide outlines some simple ideas for effective problem solving in foster families.
Grandparents give gifts for many different reasons and in many different ways. Some want to honor special occasions and accomplishments with things of value. Some want to encourage their grandchildren to have fun. Others choose gifts that help grandchildren learn about their family or cultural history. Some are satisfied to...
Reading is a way to share human experiences. Intergenerational bonds
can be built and strengthened by relating storing to personal experience. Reading also can help develop reading, writing, and speaking skills. Ideally, books match one’s interests, motivation, and reading ability. Here are some considerations when exploring and
choosing books for...
Frequent and regular contact will help you develop a positive relationship with your grandchildren. Visits give you a chance to spend time together—with and without your grandchildren’s parents—getting to know each other’s interests and stories. Planning will help you make the most of your visits with your grandchildren.
This publication isdesigned to help you:
❏ Understand depression and factors related to its onset in later life
❏ Recognize signs of depression and potential suicide
❏ Learn about treatments for depression
❏ Know what you can do if you suspect an older family member or friend is depressed or...
This publication is designed to give family and professional caregivers a fuller understanding of dementia in later life and ways to cope more effectively with the changes resulting from it.
In addition to general care guidelines, the publication outlines approaches for handling specific problems —driving, wandering, money management, hiding items,...
Adults often find an aging parent needs support at a time when their own lives and responsibilities are the most complicated. You may feel pulled in several directions—raising your children, being supportive to a spouse, helping parents, and/or working outside the home—all at the
same time. It’s not unusual to...