No Never Alone! The Cost of Assuming Elderly Loved-Ones are Safe
This is going to be a short and sweet discussion! I am going to say this loud enough to be heard around the world! This is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) from Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate! Last week, on June 22nd, an elderly man was reported missing (by family) and today in my area, he was […]
Keep Your Loved-One Body Moving
Head up! Shoulders back! Chest high! Back straight! Knees bent! Lift with leg muscles! Where have you heard these commands? The ability to participate in gross and fine motor skills goes away as we age. Many loved ones over time develop limited movement. Their muscles atrophy, bones become brittle and stiff, skin is fragile, and […]
The Elderly in Hot Temperatures
Extreme temperature is not safe for anyone. It is even dangerous if you are older or have health problems. It’s 100 degrees in Texas! LORDT HELP! I watched a news story yesterday and decided it was a great story to share with my blog and podcast audience. The story was about individuals young and old waiting […]
Caregiving — An Important Public Health Concern
Did you know caregiving is a public health challenge? Caregiving is an important public health issue that affects the quality of life for millions of people. Caregivers help with another person’s mental, social, or health needs. Caregiving may include help with one or more activities important for daily living such as bathing and dressing, meal […]
Caregiver Touch: Personal Touch-Are They Different?
Caring for a loved one involves an “all hands on deck” approach…RIGHT? Have you ever considered the touch that caregivers deliver has many layers? Something to think about. I spoke the other day with a husband’s caregiver. He has been caring for his wife for many years since her Parkinson’s diagnosis which has now progressed […]
How Do You Really Feel As A Caregiver?
The truth can be liberating. Truth has nothing to do with the love we have for our loved ones. Truth has everything to do with the job that a caregiver must manage. What truth does is acknowledge that one is human and subject to the feelings of burnout and a mental health meltdown. On Tuesday, […]
Flowers to brighten the Caregiving Space
I’m back! I hope you missed me. I took two weeks off to take care of my mental health. I wanted to share that I have enjoyed restful moments of doing nothing and sitting on the patio. Enjoyed most was seeing the flowers and vegetable flowers that are growing and blooming in my yard. Did […]
Debt & Death?
How many family caregivers are facing debt after a loved one dies? This can be an overwhelming burden stacked on top of grieving the loss. It’s a widespread attitude. Have you ever asked yourself what proactive steps have been taken once becoming a caregiver responsible for the financial elements? If you did not know, despite […]
Caregiving in Generational Households
On the news today, I heard of a family who consolidated their living to take care of each other. What an amazing thing to do. Can you just imagine the support available? Many cultures have maintained this practice for years. I thought about what lessons can we learn from generational household living. I could think […]
No Caregiving Experience is the Same- Consensus Should
Since caring for a loved one in the home is becoming increasingly common, specific ways to organize and give exceptional care is individualized for every caregiving case. No caregiving experiences are the same, but the mission must always be the same. As a caregiver, you are not in competition for their attention, the focus is […]