Can You Take Care of an Aged Loved One?
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Can you handle the commitment that comes with the role? Have you considered moving your loved ones in with you? How will you recognize when caregiving becomes too overwhelming? Will caregiving impact your relationships with others? What elder care arrangements have […]
Proactive Preparation in Eldercare
Proactive preparation in the care of elders is one of the less-traveled approaches in the caregiving space. Mainly, because we live in a reactive society. There is truth to the statement” being ready, so you don’t have to get ready”; it is required when caring for our loved ones. It can be a matter of life and […]
Surgical Site Infections and Incontinence Care
With the passing of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson on New Year’s Eve and the report of what caused her death, I felt it necessary to highlight a topic that is uncomfortable but substantial… the consequences of incontinence. Let’s start with some anatomy. What is the largest organ of the body… It’s the skin. It covers […]
Caregiver of Kidney Disease
Caring for a spouse, aging parent, or person with kidney disease might feel overwhelming. State of mind and knowledge attainment are the two ways to manage emotions. Knowledge can lessen so many feelings of defeat. We know that caregiving is a gift that can create forever bonds and fulfilling memories. That is the frame of […]
Caregiving in the New Year!
Happy New Year! Last year has come and gone, but the world of caregiving continues to be top of mind for all caregiver advocates. You may ask what has changed coming into the new year…well, for mankind, we will become a year older, but the needs for a care recipient remain the same. If you are […]
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 […]