Caregivers & Caregiving- Music Therapy Works Both Ways!
For some reason, I woke up thinking about the many hymns my mother enjoyed. One, in particular, was the Church In The Wildwood (The Little Brown Church-(1932), is one very old, but mommy would hum it occasionally. One stanza that stood out was…No spot is so dear to my childhood… As the little brown church in the […]
When the Elderly Drop Their Medications
As populations age, an array of medications become a part of the daily routine. Polypharmacy means ‘many medications. Adherence to a medication regime is necessary for a variety of reasons. But when older people do not take medication prescribed to them, problems can arise for both their long-term and short-term health. Because older adults are more likely […]
Caregiving in Minority Populations
Did you know that April is Minority Health Month? Annually, this month is set aside for discussions on an array of health topics, needs, and concerns hoping to shine lights on the many disparities that still exist in the 21st Century. In the caregiving world, caregiver awareness lags other populations; mainly because of a knowledge […]
What Can We Learn by Being a Caregiver: Wisdom of Our Elders
Let me start by saying…I have missed you! I missed sharing my blogs with you! I have been away with the Leadership Experience Speaker (LET) Tour in Troy Michigan. I had the incredible opportunity to share my caregiving story on the national and international stage. Thank you, Shawn Fair, and the LET for believing in me and opening […]
Caregivers: Help is on the Way!
Have you heard the good news? CAREGIVERS, help is on the way. Well, before we get too excited, let us look closely at the role of caregivers. At the top of the list is selflessness. What is a fair wage for self-sacrifice, giving up one’s own pursuits or aspirations to help others? As you know, caregivers […]
Nutritional Health Is for You!
Thank you for journeying with me during the month of March. I appreciate you taking the time to hang out with me and learn about the importance of eating to stay healthy and feeding your loved-ones in healthy ways.One way to start the process is to read food labels and ask questions if you do […]
Nutritional Health Is for The Caregiver and The Care Recipient
Well, we did it! Remember, I committed the month of March (my birthday month) to share proactive tips to better care for our care recipients. The month of March has come to an end. The last blog on nutritional health will consider both, the caregiver, and the care recipient. Let us end the month by […]
Do Men Do Better with Nutritional Health as Caregivers?
Don’t you ever count out the men in our society who cares for their loved-ones? Yes, I know; people think it is a female oriented role. Tis true! That is accurate information, documented in an array of research journals. Guess what? Men are navigating the role of caregiving from all aspects. Never Compare, Only Support! […]
Nutrition, Bad Teeth, and Dentures
Caregivers, have you check on your loved one’s mouth often, if not daily. Did you know bad teeth and poorly fitted dentures and painful gums can affect nutrition? Did you also know there are foods that are problematic with dentures and bad teeth? Maintaining a usual diet could have challenges to enjoying favorite foods. This does […]
Nutrition and Medicine in The Elderly
As I continue to honor my word of sharing nutritional health tips in March, let’s think about the foods seniors love to eat and the medicines they take daily. Some medications can affect appetite or the capacity to take in nutrients because of medications. Foods can augment, delay, or lessen drug absorption. What medicines affect […]