Category Archives: caregiving

Boobs and Bowel Movements

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

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 →

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Guest Post: Recognizing Early Symptoms of Degenerative Eye Diseases

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

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 →

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Don’t Panic

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

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 →

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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 →

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Pro-Active Crisis Management

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

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 →

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Forgiving Myself

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

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 →

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To Serve and Protect

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

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 →

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Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse – Guest Post by Dave Singleton

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

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 →

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Aging and Hearing Loss – Guest Post by Gary Hill

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

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 →

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Mission Critical

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

I recently attended a luncheon where they discussed the importance of having a plan in place for a disruptive event.  They were referring to a disruptive event in a company’s computer processing and systems, however; it occurred to me that … Continue reading →

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CaregiverLife Radio – Comfort Dogs

Posted on April 3, 2013 by

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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Guest Blog: Five Fun Hobbies For Seniors

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

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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CaregiverLife Radio – A Son’s Story

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

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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CaregiverLife Radio – Social Media and Caregiving

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Click here to join me tomorrow from 10-11am(CST) for CaregiverLife Radio Topic: Social Media and Caregiving Guest: Susan Avello Susan is passionate about helping businesses discover the power of their online presence and BRANDING. With a knowledge and understanding of making … Continue reading →

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Surrender to Lower Your Stress – By Dave Balch

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

The life of a caregiver can be pretty stressful. (That sentence is a candidate for the Nobel Prize of understatement.) Everyone’s story is different, but the resulting stress is pretty much the same. I hope that my story will resonate with … Continue reading →

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