Category Archives: healthcare

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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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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CaregiverLife Radio – The Importance of Long Term Care Planning

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

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 →

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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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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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CaregiverLife Radio – Managing Stress

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

Click here to join me today for CaregiverLife Radio from 10-11am (CST) Topic: Stress Management Guest: Dave Balch Dave Balch has a unique, inspiring, and loving story to share, coupled with the experience, desire, and ability to share it. Dave Balch supported … Continue reading →

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The Chosen One

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother.  She had heard me speak about the topic and the challenges associated with the … Continue reading →

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FYI about POA

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Medical Power of Attorney (POA) is something each of us, no matter our age, should have. Frequently, people grant power of attorney to their spouse, children or siblings. POA goes into effect only if you are not able to make … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Christmas Ideas for Caregivers

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Having trouble finding the perfect gift for your favorite caregiver? Don’t worry just yet. You don’t actually need to buy anything grand or spend a huge amount of money to show how much you care. Sometimes, simple acts of kindness … Continue reading →

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Firefighters approach to Caregiving

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

While watching one of my favorite shows, NCIS, the medical examiner, Ducky, uses the analogy of a firefighter when discussing the approach to finding a kidnapped girl with Special Agent Gibbs.  “Firefighters never run into a burning building, they walk … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

During the last year I’ve spent in more than my fair share of time in hospital waiting rooms.   As a result I’ve become somewhat of an expert in the waiting experience.   Instead of hording this new-found knowledge I figured it would be beneficial to share. Tips … Continue reading →

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Honesty and Empowerment

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

We’ve all heard the phrase “honesty is the best policy” and, for the most part, it’s true.  Now there are certain exceptions to this rule, for example if your spouse asks you if her pants make her look fat, I … Continue reading →

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A Fundamental Rule of Caregiving (that No one can seem to Follow)

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

An essential imperative of caregiving is: Take care of yourself.  However; the majority of family caregivers are so busy taking care of others that they neglect to care for themselves.  The sad irony is that if caregivers made it a … Continue reading →

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One Word Can Change Your Life

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

“It’s Cancer”, my sister and I tried to compose ourselves and comprehend the significance of what we had just heard the doctor say. Did he just say that our mom has cancer? Having worked in hospice for many years, I knew … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Jump to it – How Certain Exercises Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

By Sarah Jennings When it comes to ailments that afflict our golden generation, accidental falls rank right up there with heart attacks and strokes in terms of both frequency and severity.  Falls amongst the elderly are a significant public health … Continue reading →

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