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 […]
Caregivers- Travel with Elderly Loved Ones during Holiday Seasons?
Eldercare is a rising concern, especially in the home where caregiving is necessary for our loved ones. As society ages, diligence is crucial, especially if there are travel plans for seniors. Many seniors use adaptive aids, require oxygen, are on dialysis, need daily wound care, and daily tube feeds. With these kinds of demands, proactive steps are […]
Caregiver-Caregiving Support for Veterans
I am grateful for the veterans in my world. My father(Army), husband(ARMY), son(Army), cousin(National Guard),and cousin(Marines). I cannot say I understand the experiences of our armed forces. I never was drafted nor, did I enlist. I value my freedoms and am very grateful to those who protected me and others. I do understand war and […]
What Type Of Caregiver Are You? Are You Proactive Or Reactive? That Is The Question
While caring for my mother, I would ask myself, what kind of caregiver am I. The question would often fall on my deaf ears because of my professional background. I had a working knowledge of the ins and outs of the “laying on of the hands”- taking care of humankind. Most of my movements centered on my training […]
Celebrating my 100th Blog Post: All About the Love of Caregiving!
CONGRATULATIONS on this 100th BLOG! What a great way to start off celebrating those who give unselfishly to care for others. November is Family Caregiving Month, and it ties into my sacred profession, nursing. My nursing journey started in 1983. Little did I know my knowledge and expertise would come in handy in my backyard. […]