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Published August 24, 2011, 12:00 AM

Tips for taking care of mom and dad

Forget the old joke about being nice to your kids because they will be the ones who pick out your nursing home. The vast majority of Americans grow old in their own communities. People want to be where their family and friends are. There is no way that anyone is ever completely prepared.

By: Mary Krueger, Douglas County Senior Coordinator, Alexandria Echo Press

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