Tis the Season In Caregiverland
Whenever you hear or read “Tis the Season,” it tells us it’s the season for Christmas — a joyful reminder to share the meaning of Christmas with family and friends. Many will celebrate the birth of Christ! Christmas is observed on December 25th each year. It is a time when Christians everywhere celebrate the Son of […]
The Power of “I” as a Caregiver
I had a powerful conversation with a caregiver, and as I listened intensely to the concerns that are now confronting the family, one word repeated during our conversation was “I.” Here is some of the dialogue: I don’t think my loved one needs my help to put shoes on. I don’t think my loved one needs […]
Mission to Manage Oral Health of the Elderly
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a mission is a specific task a person (or group) to execute an approach for a particular outcome. Many of you have read I was responsible for the care of my mother. My book, From the Lens of Daughter, Nurse, and Caregiver: A Journey of Duty and Honor, shares many stories. Some tasks […]
Airport Travel with Your Aging Loved Ones
Returning from a trip to Atlanta, Georgia, this week and spending time in the airport, my eyes wandered to and fro, watching the navigation of many elderly traveling alone or with companions (family or friends). Many walked slowly; some used adaptive aids, a walker, or canes, while others were in wheelchairs or being pushed by […]
National Caregiver Month Demand Reflection
National Family Caregiver Month occurs each year in November. It is an opportunity for all family caregivers to look at how caregiving has affected them. It’s a month that should ring grateful gratitude for having the ability to care for a loved one. Easy, no, necessary, yes! Family members neglect many elderly loved ones because […]
Eldercare in Cold Weather
It’s that time of year. The weather is changing, and as a caregiver of your loved ones, preparation is necessary! If you are like most individuals, you feel cold off and on. However, as winter “comes-a-knockin” keeping our elders warm is vital. Cold temperatures can create many problems for our elderly loved ones, especially if they have […]
Managing the Caregiver Role with Spreadsheets
What is the definition of insanity? I was told it is doing the same thing and getting a different result. Many outcomes(good or bad) in the caregiving space can result from mismanaging of necessary chores and responsibilities in the caregiver role. There are ways to handle the day-to-day tasks to make a caregiver’s day manageable. […]
Social Connection and the Elderly
Social connection is a fundamental part of life. It’s how we feel attached to those around us. Connections can improve our health in many ways, but for our elderly loved ones, engaging them with others regularly endorses resilience, mental health calmness, and physical well-being and love. Elderly loved ones have internal challenges of loneliness, often […]
The Toolkit For Caregivers While Caregiving
Have you thought about what aging will look like for you? If not, consider your thoughts, then transpose them onto how your loved ones may feel as their wonder years unfold. Indeed, having all the required tools and a positive attitude will go a long way when aging in ourselves and our loved ones occurs. […]
National Senior Center Month!
National Senior Center Month is celebrated in September in the United States. Today, nearly 11,000 senior centers serve one million older adults. Older adults who participate in senior center programs experience better psychological well-being. Perceived social and health benefits include lower levels of depression and increased cognitive outcomes while promoting a positive image of aging. […]