Caregiving
Positive Caregiving
Being a caregiver or care partner is one of the most difficult jobs there is. It is a job that provides a plethora of physical and mental challenges that require time management and creative problem-solving skills. Caregivers also develop anticipatory knowledge of the behavioral and psychological needs and tendencies of the dependent as a result
Senior Living Options: Understanding Your Choices
Most older adults would rather age in their homes than move to some sort of assisted living place. However, in response to ongoing deteriorations in their health and mental status, this may not always be possible. Have you wondered what options are available to seniors once it is determined they should no longer be living
Permission, Information and Imagination: 3 Keys to Caregiver Success in the Digital World
We are in the midst of a technological revolution. Billions of dollars have been spent by businesses and government entities to harness the power of automation and digital information as a means to increase the efficiency of their operations and improve the service they can provide to their customers. This digital transformation has proven to
Rules for New Caregivers
At the point that you and your family realize your parents can no longer manage without additional assistance with their daily living is the time that you need to come to terms with what it means to be a family caregiver. As you set out on your journey in this new role, here are a
Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout That Really Work
Caring for a sick or dying loved one can certainly be rewarding, but it can also be stressful. Indeed, nearly half of all family caregivers say they are “somewhat stressed,” and more than a third are “highly stressed,” according to the National Alliance for Caregiving/AARP “Caregiving in the United States 2015” report. If you’re one of them,
Overcoming Expectation Bias
While there is much discussion of the impacts of bias in our world today, it is most often in the context of gender, race, or religion. As a society, we actively work to compensate for these cultural biases at the same time we overlook our personal biases that come from experience and expectation. Nineteenth century
Preparing For Your Adventure
Emergencies can happen wherever you are, and vacations are ruined by illness and injury more often than most people imagine. As you prepare for your next vacation or adventure, make sure you take with you (or have access to) the information you will need in case of a medical emergency: Medication List Allergies, Health Conditions,
Why All Adults Should Have a Living Will
“Her living will take over now,” said the nurse practitioner the morning after my mother slipped into a coma. I was 51 weeks into 24-hours-a-day caregiving, which included constant decision-making about hospital, rehab and nursing facility admissions as well as readjustments of medication and treatment plans — without a break. Practically every day of caregiving
The Caregiver’s Bill of Rights
While being a caregiver for a loved one can be rewarding, there are times when caring for another can be trying and stressful. As a caregiver, you are important, so take the necessary time to care for your own well-being. Caregivers do have rights – lots of them. I have the right: To take care
A Hug Says It All – 5 Reasons to Hug Your Loved One as Often as Possible
One day when I was at a care facility visiting my loved one, one of the best aides in the whole place—Angel—dropped by. “I was just wondering if you need anything,” she said. What a wonderful facility, I thought. Then she sat down beside him on the sofa and put her arm around his shoulder.