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  • Posted: November 8, 2021
  • By: Darra Wray

Update Your Caregiving Toolkit

Over time, you have gathered and developed a set of tools you use to help you manage your daily caregiving responsibilities – from calendar and household management to healthcare management and the daily support needed by your loved ones.   In recent years, technology has added additional complexity to your caregiving responsibilities with new tools and

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  • Posted: October 17, 2021
  • By: Darra Wray

Important Family Conversations

In 1789, Ben Franklin said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.”  But, we are MUCH more likely to discuss taxes with our family members than we are to discuss topics related to aging and end of life. What do you talk about at your family dinners?  If you are like most

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  • Posted: October 17, 2021
  • By: Melissa Andrews

How to Keep Seniors Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Our elderly loved ones, particularly those living in nursing homes and under assisted senior care, are more susceptible to Covid-19, so they have to take extra precautions. If you have a senior family member or are taking care of an elderly patient, here are essential safety precautions to help keep your loved one protected during

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  • Posted: October 6, 2021
  • By: Tracey S. Lawrence

View From The Hospital Bed

A big part of my life is devoted to educating people. My mantra for 2016 was about the need for everyone to appoint an advocate. When you get sick, you can’t fend for yourself. HIPAA laws require that you put your choice in writing so your advocate will be able to do their job should the

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  • Posted: September 19, 2021
  • By: Melissa Andrews

Common Fall Causes And Injuries in Seniors And How To Manage Them

When we age, our bodies go through a lot of changes physically. WebMD notes that as we get older, our bones become less dense and more brittle, thus creating a higher risk for bone fractures if one falls. The Mayo Clinic also mentions that as we age, our muscles tend to lose strength, flexibility and

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  • Posted: September 17, 2021
  • By: Darra Wray

Are You A Frog In A Pot?

Urban legend suggests that if a frog is suddenly put into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out and save itself from impending death. But, if you put the frog in a pot of tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, it will not perceive the danger and will slowly be

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  • Posted: August 28, 2021
  • By: Marie Marley

3 Controversial Decisions Alzheimer’s Caregivers Must Face

Your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As the disease progresses, everyone involved with the care of your loved one will be confronted with difficult decisions in response to overwhelming challenges. To help you through the process, here are insightful tips to three controversial decisions Alzheimer’s caregivers must face. (1)  Should the Person Stop

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  • Posted: August 17, 2021
  • By: Melissa Andrews

How To Recognize Depression In The Elderly

Here’s an alarming statistic: according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, more than 6 million Americans aged 65 and above live with some form of depression. While unfortunate to note, recognizing depression in the elderly is often tricky as most assume the symptoms they exhibit are a normal part of aging. Nothing can be

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  • Posted: August 7, 2021
  • By: Darra Wray

The Changing Rules of the Caregiving Game

The digital world is changing the rules of the caregiving game.  Healthcare organizations, financial institutions, educational organizations and professional service providers have invested billions of dollars in data automation.  They now expect clients, patients, and caregivers to engage with them in an electronic format whether it be for appointment setting, providing documentation, or seeking updates

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  • Posted: July 16, 2021
  • By: Mike Briggs

The Benefits Of Hospice

Hospice is a specific type of care for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have fewer than six months to live.  It addresses the social, emotional and spiritual needs of patients, as well as their physical needs, and it includes family caregivers in the treatment plan.  When patients choose hospice care,

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