Medical Emergency ~ Being Prepared as a Caregiver
Are you prepared for the possibility of a medical emergency for either yourself or a loved one? Collecting and writing down some important information could make a world of difference in the outcome of a difficult situation. After talking to a dear friend who was recently in an auto accident, I have put together a list on what a health [...]
Robbed of Your Sight? Glaucoma Possible Thief
As we age, our eye sight is a sensory experience that is often challenged. In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month we are highlighting the “the sneak thief of sight”. Glaucoma is called this since there are no symptoms and once vision is lost, it’s permanent. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without [...]
Getting the Respite You Need – Adult Day Care
As I read through the posts on our forum and discussion board, there is a concern that comes up frequently for caregivers and it looks something like this: “When my father-in-law passed away & my mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s, had to move in with us in March of this year, I thought I could deal [...]
As baby boomers retire, a focus on caregivers
CNN) — Whenever Felicia Hudson gets overwhelmed juggling a full-time job and caring for her ailing father, she finds solace in a piece of paper hanging in her office. “Circumstances do not cause anger, nervousness, worry or depression … it is how we handle situations that allow these adverse moods,” it says. “We actually choose [...]
Cultural Diversity and Caregiving
When I was much younger and working as a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) I had an inspiring and mind-opening experience while on a shift with another CNA of Native American descent, Alice. As a cultural norm, out of a show of respect, she did not look people in the eye. From my Caucasian North American (N.W.) perspective… when people look [...]
Assisted Living Finding the Right Fit
When the day comes and all signs point towards assisted living being the right choice for a loved one, there are several things that need to be considered. The stakes are high and there is a strong desire to hit a home run when picking a community for this chapter in a loved one’s life. As I have [...]
Eldery Parents: To Move or Not to Move
Many families struggle every day to make decisions about the best living situation for their aging parent. Most seniors, if given the choice, would choose to remain in their own home for as long as possible – and most families want to respect that. But what is it that makes staying home possible? This is [...]
Mad as Hell – The Future of Medicare
The elderly have changed dramatically; Medicare did not. Today’s recipients, as my mother would have said, live too long and die too slowly, at enormous financial and emotional cost to themselves and their families. The average 70-year-old gets the help he or she needs; the average 90-year-old doesn’t. Some 76 million baby boomers are approaching [...]
Gallup Survey Finds Social Seniors Happier
A Gallup poll found those aged 65 and older report the highest level of enjoyment and happiness out of any age group. The survey indicated that seniors who spend much of their time socializing are more likely than their peers to report a high level of happiness. Individuals aged 18 and up were asked if [...]
