Communication Must Be Simple With Loved Ones?
Most of us grew up communicating. We communicate with our voice, tone, hands, eyes, actions, attire, and yes, non-verbally. In my younger days, I was a deaf interpreter in Ohio. We used facial expressions, spelled words with our hands, and acted out concepts we could not find a sign. We were communicating. It was all done […]
Caregivers, I Had a Moment?
The feelings aligned with being an informal caregiver do not go away when the loved one passes on. From time to time, the associated factors that were a part of what goes on from day to day can often cause sadness or even depression. Many of you know I had my mother under my roof […]
How Would Our Elders Rate Us on Martin Luther King Day
In 2022, I am grateful that our society has given honor where honor is due. Americans who have stood tall in the face of adversity have continued to dream for a better tomorrow. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy is not so much about the man but more about the mission of the man. We […]
Caregivers, We Are Embarking on a New Year
Caregivers, I salute you! I appreciate you! I value you! I respect you! I know your struggles. I know your pain! I know your challenges, and guess what? They will continue in 2022. Take heart; we have each other. I have shared with you over this past year’s 100 blog posts, on how to turn […]
Twas the night before Christmas in Caregiverland
We always celebrated Christmas in some form or fashion with mommy. I do not have many holiday memories with my father because I was so young when he died. One year, I remember he brought my sisters and me those black and white loafers because they were hard to destroy. Yes, I was a tomgirl! […]
Nutritional Health in our Elderly
You may or may not know my dissertation centered on nutritional health in the baby-boomer populations. The population has retired or is close to retirement. This population also has adult children and grandchildren. The eating habits of the family typically are cultural and generational. Once we begin to watch over our elderly, we have to […]
Your Role in Facilitating Parents to Age in Place
On yesterday, I had an outstanding interview with Pastor Michele Irby Johnson, as we discussed helping our aging parents age in place. I was so proud to hear that she and her husband took the blinders off and relocated to be close to her aging mother. It really warmed my heart. This is confirmation that […]
Caregivers, Prepare for Cold Weather with Older Adults
Being a caregiver to an aging loved one can be a genuine challenge overall. However, with cold weather on its way, I felt compelled to share my insights as a professional nurse and healthcare practitioner. Lay-caregivers do an excellent job caring for loved ones; however, sometimes, they may not know all the ins and outs […]
Elder Abuse During the Holidays
An article in the recent news got my attention. It read…Caregiver killed the one who trusted him to provide care. Reading this story hurt my heart, churred my stomach, and put an ache in my soul. It compounds the real and raw reality aligned with the stressors of the role one may feel. It also reminds […]
The Determination Of A Caregiver!
Being a caregiver for a loved one is a commitment like non-other. You give up the life you once knew and take on life with uncertainties. You may ask what matters most to a caregiver. I will tell you that it is a true desire to make a difference in someone’s life, with compassionate care […]