It Takes A Village
Your elder’s care team is just that – a team. You are a part of that team, with the ability to make important contributions to your elder’s care.
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Think and Drink
One of the most important elements of good health is drinking plenty of water. Many of us do not hydrate as much as we should; this is especially true for elders. How can we help them with hydration?
If It’s Time for Hospice – Here’s some Help
When someone tells you it’s time to call hospice for someone you love, it’s one of the toughest bits of news you’ll ever hear. However, when you do get that news, you’ll still need good information. Here are a few Read More …
Care Conferences are Critical during COVID
Not being with your elder means not being able to see with your own eyes if their care needs are being met and how well they are doing. Care Conferences (CC) are your best tool for checking on, requesting and Read More …
10+ Ways to Connect and Care During COVID-19
As our elders stay inside their homes, their apartments and their residential communities, we search for ways to connect with them as well as to make their lives and their care better. Here are 10+ ways to connect and care Read More …
Don’t Go The Distance
Moving your elders is a big decision – for all involved. Where? That one word encompasses so much. Whatever decisions are ultimately made – one thing is clear. It’s better for your elder to be nearer to you or someone Read More …
The Book Where You Look
When you need medical info for your aging parent, are you up to your elbows in paper and still not able to find what you need? Stop what you’re doing right now and put together a Medical Portfolio for each Read More …
The Caretaking Caregiver
There are many ways to be a family caregiver. Most people think of the traditional physical caregiving when the term “family caregiver” is used. However, there are other types of caregiving roles that family members can have
Don’t Quit Yet – Try these 8 before it’s too late!
As a caregiver, you may feel that the only alternative to best care for your elder is to quit your job. Before you quit, check out these 8 ways to help you balance your caregiving with your employment.
One a Day Keeps Stress at Bay
What is consistently felt by those of us caring for our elders? STRESS!! Eldercare lands in our lap like an elephant. It’s big, heavy and hard to ignore. We usually find that eldercare causes us to feel overwhelmed and our Read More …