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Guest Blog: Sense in Resilience- 6 Ways To Steer Clear From Temper Agitation
Caregiving is a difficult task. When taking care of patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or any other condition characterized by cognitive impairment, tempers can flare at a moment’s notice causing both the caregiver and the patient to suffer. Anxiety is … Continue reading
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Tagged alzheimers, anger, caregiving, control, dementia, frustration, support
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Boobs and Bowel Movements
My sister shared with me that when she called our Aunt to wish her a “Happy Birthday” her reply was “I had a bowel movement today”, to which I commented “well then that was a happy birthday for her wasn’t … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, Funny, healthcare, It's fun to laugh
Tagged breast cancer, caregiving, healthy aging, humor in caregiving, laughter
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Guest Post: Recognizing Early Symptoms of Degenerative Eye Diseases
As we age our eyes tend to become less efficient and more prone to degenerative diseases. One in 6 adults over the age of 45 will experience some sort sight-threatening problem, the three most common degenerative eye diseases being Glaucoma, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, eldercare, elders, health care
Tagged aging, caregiving, eye disease, eye exam, eye health, macular degeneration
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Don’t Panic
It was 8:15am when the call came. My Aunt’s caregiver was calling to tell me my Aunt had fallen and 911 was called. I quickly got dressed and headed to the hospital. Pulling out of the driveway while searching my … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, health care, sandwich generation
Tagged aging, caregiving, crisis managment, eldercare, emergency, panic, planning, stress
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Become Your Own SuperHero
You are spend your day being a super hero to those around you, however; being everything to everyone can wear you out. By being your own super hero first you rejuvenate your powers which can make you more available to … Continue reading
Pro-Active Crisis Management
During a recent conversation with a friend he shared how frustrated he was that, during a medical crisis with his father-in-law that required emergency surgery; no-one asked any questions of the surgeon about potential future consequences or complications. I’ve often … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, caregiving and stress, health care, healthcare
Tagged caregiving, crisis managment, emergency, Medical POA
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Forgiving Myself
I was talking with a friend about a falling out he had years ago with a family member. I shared with him my thoughts (and a couple of my blogs) about forgiveness shared that forgiveness is about him and not … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, caregiving and stress, forgiveness
Tagged caregiving, forgiveness, guilt, self reflection, self-care, self-doubt
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To Serve and Protect
Just like becoming a member of the US military is a choice, so is it a choice to care for an elderly loved one. Once that choice is made, you then have a duty serve and protect those you love, … Continue reading
Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse – Guest Post by Dave Singleton
It’s as growing and widespread a problem as it is under-reported and complicated. I’m speaking about elder abuse, which is an epidemic in our country. Why is it under-reported? Many cases involve family or elders in a close relationship with … Continue reading
Aging and Hearing Loss – Guest Post by Gary Hill
Age related hearing loss is a natural and gradual demise in hearing ability that affects individuals from as early as in their mid 40s, but far more common in the over 65s. If you care for an elderly person, it … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, chronic conditions, disabilities, elders
Tagged aging, caregiving, deaf, elderly, hard of hearing, hearing aid, hearing loss
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CaregiverLife Radio – The Importance of Long Term Care Planning
Click here to join me Thursday from 10-11am (CST) for CaregiverLife Radio Topic: The Importance of Long Term Care Planning Guest: Sandy Essex About Sandy: Sandy Essex is an independent LTC planning specialist. She owns a company called Best Coverage, … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, health care, healthcare
Tagged aging parents, caregiving, Healthcare, long term, long term care insurance
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CaregiverLife Radio – Comfort Dogs
Click here to join me tomorrow for CaregiverLife Radio from 10-11am (CST) Topic: Lutheran Church Charities Comfort Dogs Guest: Tim Hetzner K9 Comfort Dogs is a program offered through Lutheran Church Charities to interact with people at churches, schools, nursing homes, hospitals and in disaster response … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort dogs, k9, lutheran church charities, pet therapy
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Guest Blog: Five Fun Hobbies For Seniors
There’s nothing like a new hobby to fill your life with some much-needed change from the everyday groundhog day routine we sometimes get stuck in. I personally think the work/play balance in our society today is extremely unbalanced. There are … Continue reading
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Tagged elderly, golf, healthy living, hobbies, photography, seniors
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CaregiverLife Radio – A Son’s Story
Click here to join me this morning from 10-11am (CST) for CaregiverLife Radio Topic: Caregiving from a son’s perspective. Guest: Brent Hamachek Brent will share his journey as he transitioned from long distance to full-time caregiver for his mother through the end … Continue reading
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