Help and Frequently Asked Questions
- I forget my password
- I forget my user name
- I can't get into my account
- How do I change my password or username?
- How do I find something on Elderpost?
- How do I place an ad on Elderpost?
- How do I respond to an ad on Elderpost?
- How do I delete my ad?
- I want to suggest a new category
- How do I report spam?
- My ad is not appearing/disappeared
- How long does my ad remain posted?
- I have a complaint about a lister
- I didn't receive what I paid for
- I am being harassed by a lister/someone who responded to my ad
- I find an ad/product offensive
- What are Caregiver Circles, Exchange and Groups
- What does ADL and IADL mean?
1) I forget my password.
Click on the 'password reminder' link at the bottom of the log-in box at the top of the right column. The password reminder is also below the log-in box accessed by clicking the 'Login Now' link in the left side column. or the link in the very top right corner of all pages.
You can retrieve your password using the 'password reminder' utility using either the email address or the user name you are registered with at Elderpost. If you cannot remember either of these, you will need to email us and we will attempt to assist you.
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2) I forget my user name.
Click on the 'password reminder' link at the bottom of the log-in box at the top of the right column. The password reminder is also below the log-in box accessed by clicking the 'Login Now' link in the left side column. or the link in the very top right corner of all pages.
You can retrieve your user name using the 'password reminder' utility using either the email address or the user name you are registered with at Elderpost. If you cannot remember either of these, you will need to email us and we will attempt to assist you.
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3)I can't get into my account.
If you have having trouble entering your account, you may be entering the wrong password or log in. Both log in and password are cAsE sEnSiTiVe. You have to log in and enter your password EXACTLY as you wrote them originally, using the same spelling, numbers, and capitalization.
If you copy and paste your username or password from an email (for example), be sure you have not selected white spaces to the left or right as that will cause your login to fail.
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4)How do I change my password or username?
Log in under your current user name. If you cannot remember your current user name or password, ask for the reminder by clicking on 'password reminder' to the right side of the Elderpost homepage. Fill in details on the page you are taken to.You will be sent an email with that information.
When you have logged in, you will be at 'Account home'. On the left side of the page, you will see a link for 'My account', under which it will say 'Account Details'. Click on 'Account Details'. You will be brought to a page which says, ' Edit User Details'. Change or add what you wish.
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5) How do I find something on Elderpost?
Click here to visit the 'search' help page for full details
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6) How do I place an ad on Elderpost?
Click here to visit the 'how to place an ad' help page for full details
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7) How do I respond to an ad on Elderpost?
Click here to visit the 'how to respond to an ad' help page for full details
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8) How do I delete my ad?
Click here to visit the 'how to delete an ad' help page for full details
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9) I want to suggest a new category
Send us an email and we will consider it. Once we have our forum up and running, you could also ask others what they think
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10) How do I report spam?
Click here for our contact page.
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11) My ad is not appearing/disappeared
If your ad has not appeared, depending on the time elapsed, it could be pending review for approval. If this is the case, our system will notify you when your listing is approved or not. If more than 48 hours has past since your submission and you have heard nothing from us, please contact us and we will check and advise you if there is a problem. If your ad has disappeared, it may have been deleted because it was on more than 30 days, or because the system caught it as spam, or for some other reason. Please also see terms of use for Elderpost.
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12) How long does my ad remain posted?
Ads remain up for 30 days, then you may repost it.
13) I have a complaint about a lister
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Send us an email and we will look into it.
14) I didn’t receive what I paid for.
Unfortunately, Elderpost cannot be responsible for transactions between users. However, please let us know, and we will seek to contact the lister and try to resolve this for you.
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15) I am being harassed by a lister/someone who responded to my ad
Please take every precaution to protect yourself in answering ads or when posting ads. Elderpost cannot be responsible for transactions or relationships that occur from using this site. However, if you are being harassed, let us know and we will see what we can do. Please remember that harassment can be a criminal matter and should be reported to the police where you live. If you feel threatened, protect yourself. See our safety guidelines.
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16) I find an ad/ offensive
Different people have different standards for what is socially and morally acceptable. Elderpost is not a dating service, or a site for sexually oriented material. However, there may be products which are valid for sexual purposes that are appropriate for the site. Neither do we accept ads or content of ads that dsicrimainte on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, place of birth, gender, or other bases ,unless there is a reason for it . For instance a female may prefer a female caregiver. We are committed to upholding the law to the extent we are able . See our terms of use.
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17) What are Caregiver Circles, Exchange and Groups
Caregiver Circles are groups of people who get together to provide active caregiving for each other when one is away, sick etc., out for the evening. For example, visiting, driving to appointments, etc. They may be for caregivers whose loved ones are in a nursing home or other seniors housing, at home, or a combination. They are also support for the caregivers in the group. If you form one, they are best if they are somewhat small, we would recommend no more than ten people.
Caregiver exchanges are similar to Caregiver Circles, except they are less formal, and just between two or three people.
Caregiver groups are support groups focused on the caregiver. They provide emotional and practical support and information on caregiving services and strategies. Examples would be the support groups at the Alzheimer’s Society or the family support groups that are held in nursing homes sometimes. They are often professionally led, but may be peer led also.
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18) What does ADL and IADL mean?
ADL is Activities of Daily Living. This is the term used when speaking about personal care tasks that people do for themselves. Due to injury, dementia, or other reasons, people often lose the ability to perform them. They include bathing, dressing, getting to the toilet, feeding oneself, grooming, and dental care.
IADL are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. These are the practical skills people must be able to perform for themselves to live independently. They include housekeeping, laundry, banking, bill paying, shopping, cooking, and yard work. As people age, these are often the skills that are the first to become more difficult to perform and with which they need help. This may be due to frailty, it may indicate an undiagnosed illness or other medical condition, or it may indicate the onset of some kind of dementia.
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