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. […]
Caregivers’ Compensation Requires a Living Wage
We are approaching National Caregiver Month. November has been set aside to celebrate caregivers, here, there, and everywhere. There are over 53 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers to family, friends, and neighbors. I was on the unpaid caregiver side. While on the other side, I have a real passion for paid caregivers because their […]
Hesitancy of COVID Vaccines Residing with a Loved One.
Well, it has happened! The hesitancy of getting a COVID vaccine has resulted in the death of an elderly loved-one. Unvaccinated individuals caring for a loved-one are a recipe for the outcome I am going to share. But, first, can you imagine the type of guilt and pain one experiences after the death of this nature? […]
Family Caregivers, Get Your House In Order!
Growing up, most of us watched our parents purchase houses and land, cars and trucks, stocks, and bonds, all to providing for us. These items required insurance, designed to protect our hard-earned real estate from city and state over-reach. We grew up and left the nest, and we assumed our elderly parents kept things in […]
From Nurse to Caregiver to Educator
My nursing profession began in 1985. Now, I am a nurse educator. I am so proud to be a professional nurse. It is my sacred profession! Passing the state- boards on the first try aided me to realize that I took my studies and training seriously. I vowed to use my knowledge and skills to […]
Caregivers, Don’t Let Someone Else’s Experience Be Your Outcome
All caregiver journeys aren’t created equal. What do I mean by this statement? In caring for older adults, it is essential to pay attention to signs, and symptoms of chronic health conditions and situational outcomes shared by other caregivers. Caring for loved ones on blood thinner medications requires diligence. As always, I use real-life experiences […]
Caregivers, Eldercare Includes COVID-19 Boosters
On yesterday, Your Proactive Caregiver Advocate received her booster vaccination. I’m a Phizer girl! Whatever I can do to keep my family and others safe, I am in the front of every line. While waiting for my 15-minutes to pass to be released, the researcher in me is always observant of my surroundings. I was particularly interested in […]