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Category Archives: aging
Hurry up and Wait
During the last few years I’ve spent in more than my fair share of time waiting in a loved one’s hospital room. As a result, I’ve become somewhat of an expert in the waiting experience. Instead of hording this knowledge I figured it would … Continue reading
Placing unrealistic expectations on our loved ones
I love sharing guest blog appearances on my blog and today is no different. I am truly blessed to have connected with industry experts all over the country, one of them being Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks. “A Quiet … Continue reading
Best Mom Ever – Happy Mother’s Day
I have been blessed to have the best Mom in the history of Mom’s. Maybe I’m a bit biased (just a little), however; if you were to ask my friends from childhood through today about my Mom they would probably … Continue reading
Learning from the Past
It’s amazing how insightful we are about situations faced in the past. Why? Because once the chaos has subsided and the situation is over, we can analyze it from a new perspective. However; when in the midst of challenges in … Continue reading
Caregiving and Corporate America
With the growth of the elder population, it is imperative that vital eldercare education be provided to family caregivers in their communities and workplace, as this growth pattern negatively effects caregivers in both their home and work life. According to … Continue reading
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Caregiving and Dementia challenges
Most common challenges associated with caring for a loved one with dementia: Sleep problems and caregiver exhaustion are two of the most common reasons persons with dementia are placed in nursing homes. Causes of sleeplessness in dementia patients include pain, … Continue reading
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Caregiver Life with Dignity Podcast
Sue Salach-Cutler and Fran Piekarski co-host this podcast on the challenges caregivers face when helping their loved ones. Each episode is committed in ensuring that our listeners, and those they care for, live a life with dignity, no matter their mental or physical state. We advocate for our listeners in a system that grows more complicated each year. Continue reading
Surprise – Mom got old!
It still amazes me how many people I have met over my 25+ year career that seemed genuinely surprised that their parent had gotten old. Especially since the alternative to getting old would be death (not trying to be crass, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare, health care, hospice and end of life care
Tagged aging, aging info, aging info usa, caregiver, caregiving, eldercare, eldercare and siblings, health care, hospice and end of life care, making a care plan, making a plan of care, planning to care for parents, sue salach, susan avello, taking care of your parents
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Caregiving and Alzheimer’s: Asking the Right Questions
A frustrated friend called me for help while visiting her mother. Her mother’s Alzheimer’s was progressing and she was exhibiting some, let’s say, wearisome behaviors (to my friend that is). It had been over a week and her mother refused … Continue reading
Posted in against all odds, aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, disabilities, eldercare, encouragement, health care, making a plan, sandwich generation, unintentional caregiving, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, aging, alzheimers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, chronic conditions, disabilities, eldercare, encouragement, health care, Home Care, making a plan, sandwich generation, tips on eldercare, unintentional caregiving, working caregiver
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Having a Heat Wave
Summertime tips for Caregivers Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures. Here are some summer heat tips for helping elderly loved ones avoid heat stroke or heat exhaustion Encourage … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, health care, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged 4th of July, aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elderly, elders, health, health care, Healthcare, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, heat wave, hot weather, summer, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Essential Advice for Long-Distance Caregivers
Guest post by: Claire Wentz If you live far away from a senior loved one who needs your care, you’ve probably run into all kinds of problems trying to fulfill your role while juggling the demands of your personal life. … Continue reading
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POA – The Chosen One
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 on the topic and the challenges associated with the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, health care
Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, eldercare attorneys, financial POA, health care, Healthcare, medical, Medical POA, POA, power of attorney
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Keys to Caring for Yourself
It‘s one thing to gear up for a short-term crisis. But it takes different skills to provide care over a longer period of time. You’ll be more successful if you learn to take care of yourself, starting immediately. Some things … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, encouragement
Tagged caregiver support, caregivers, caregiving and stress, caring for others, self-care
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Don’t Get Scammed!
Widespread scams targeting bank customers nationwide. Use caution when discussing your personal information, especially bank accounts over the phone as you could be chatting with a scammer, disguised a bank employee. Here are some ways you can outwit the scammer … Continue reading
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Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
You try to hide the feeling of being overwhelmed, however; caregiver burnout is serious and can lead significant physical and mental health issues. It is critical to know the signs and take steps to take care of yourself. Here are … Continue reading
Caregiving and Dementia
Most common challenges associated with caring for a loved one with dementia: Sleep problems and caregiver exhaustion are two of the most common reasons persons with dementia are placed in nursing homes. Causes of sleeplessness in dementia patients include pain, … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior managment, caregiver, caregiving, dementia and alzheimers, memory care
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Summertime tips for Caregivers
Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures. Here are some summer heat tips for helping elderly loved ones avoid heat stroke or heat exhaustion Encourage fluid intake.* Water is … Continue reading
Reconciliation and Your Well-Being
Growing up my family was very close. In typical Italian style, every Sunday was spent at my grandparent’s home in Chicago where random aunts, uncles and cousins (most of which lived on the same block) gathered for an amazing feast. … Continue reading
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