Monthly Archives: January 2011

Employers: Becoming the hero for caregivers in the workplace

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

More and more businesses are facing a challenge and some decisions to be made. As the baby boom generation moves into retirement years and becomes elderly, the workers that make your business function so efficiently are going to have the … Continue reading →

Posted in working caregiver | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Caregiving and dealing with tragedy

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

For some reason I am reminded of my Grandfather, who actually was no relation to me other than through marriage. Yet even still, was my Grandfather. He was a simple man who was accepting, loving, kind and generous. He always … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, dying | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Tax breaks from Uncle Sam for Family Caregivers

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

If you’re one of the 62 million Americans caring for an adult, you know how costly it can be. Caregivers shell out an estimated $5,531 per year for out-of-pocket expenses on basics like medicine, transportation and food. And that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, working caregiver | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Employers are starting to notice the toll on “Family Caregivers”

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

Simply reuniting for the holidays once a year is tense enough for most families. Caring for an elderly parent or relative, often through years of sickness and decline, can tear a family apart. Siblings and other relations must deal with … Continue reading →

Posted in working caregiver | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dealing with the “Negative Nancie’s” in our lives

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

I love the new terms this generation uses for certain things especially things like, “You’re such a Debbie Downer” or “Negative Nancy.” I just laugh every time I hear one of those comments. What’s not funny is having to live … Continue reading →

Posted in boomers, caregiving, elders | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Is it the Winter Blues or S.A.D.? How to cope with Cabin Fever

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

Every year as fall begins to turn to winter, I notice the distinctive change in the amount of daylight we experience. Especially this year. It’s said that the third week in January is the worst (which happens to be this … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, working caregiver | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Helping seniors stay in their homes longer

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Seniors who want to remain in their homes despite illness and infirmity can get a high-tech assist these days. So can their children who might worry about an elderly parent living alone, often far from family members. The 1980s-era medical … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, elders | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The juggling act of caregiving

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

Caring for an aging parent is never an easy task, but can be made even more difficult when trying to juggle caregiving with a career. We are often forced to choose between one and the other: “Do I go to … Continue reading →

Posted in boomers, caregiving, working caregiver | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Caregiving and Substance Abuse: Crisis Intervention

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Okay, we’ve all seen the reality show “Intervention” and thought to ourselves, “If my family ever did that to me I would just be so embarrassed.” The family member who has issues with addiction are truly humiliated, yet most the … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, elders | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lessons from Morrie: Learning to appreciate the little things

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

A moving tale of an old man’s last months of life and the old student who returns for his last lesson. Tuesdays with Morrie is the story of “an old man, a young man, and life’s greatest lesson”. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, dying | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

New study shows family caregivers want web-based and new technology to help them in their care for loved ones

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

A new survey reveals that the technology advances that have transformed how Americans work, play and interact have potential to alleviate the growing financial and emotional burdens on family members caring for sick or disabled loved ones. “This study reveals … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, working caregiver | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The space between events: A caregiver’s story

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

“The very commonplaces of life are components of its eternal mystery” Gertrude Atherton. It was a very warm Colorado morning, bright with a vivid blue sky. I arrived at the hospice center, wondering if this was going to be the … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, dying | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Insanity: Doing the same thing over and and over and expecting different results

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

I once heard it said that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I’m not sure if that is true or not but it definitely gets one thinking. I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, elders, working caregiver | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

Is there hope on the horizon for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

America’s biopharmaceutical research companies have recently  highlighted the 98 new medicines in the pipeline for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, either in clinical trials or awaiting FDA review. Researchers, patients, caregivers, advocacy groups and students gathered at the University of … Continue reading →

Posted in aging, caregiving, elders | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Caregiving often means financial disaster for the person giving it if the right steps aren’t taken to prepare

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Here’s a cheery reminder from a Globe and Mail story — Canada’s national daily — that women especially, have financial difficulties in old age if they devote their midlife time and resources, as many now do, to caregiving. “I’ve spent much … Continue reading →

Posted in caregiving, elders, working caregiver | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment