Check out My Books
Advocacy Support
Follow me on Facebook
Video Blogs
NEW TWEETS
- Hurry up and Wait theworkingcaregiver.org/2022/04/22/hur… 4 weeks ago
- Depression, Loneliness, and Anxiety during Christmas exploregod.com/articles/depre… via @exploregod 4 months ago
- Understanding Grief with Rev. Paul Cutler My husband Pastor Paul Cutler joined me and Fran Prince-Piekarski on our… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… 5 months ago
- lifewithdignity.net/post/creative-… 11 months ago
Archives
Blogroll
Blogs I Follow
Blogroll
Category Archives: aging
Caregiving – 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
Posted in aging
Leave a comment
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
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
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare
1 Comment
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 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
5 Comments
On the Edge: Part 1 Standing on the Sidelines
One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life”. I love the scene where George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) & Mary Hatch – later Bailey (played by Donna Reed) are at the high school dance caught up in … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, sandwich generation
Tagged aging, boomers, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, Christmas, Donna Reed, eldercare, holidays, It's a wonderful life, Jimmy Stewart, meditation and self reflection, sandwich generation, speak up, support
10 Comments
Choose your Attitude – You are in Control
I love this story. I’m not sure who wrote it, but I do know it is always inspiring when I get in the way of my own joy. A 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud man, who is fully dressed each … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, elders, encouragement
Tagged aging, baby boomers, boomers, caregiving, choose your attitude, eldercare, elders, encouragement, joy, personal choice, support, you are in control
Leave a comment
Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits – Support for our Aging Veterans
For many elderly veterans the rising cost of assisted living or home health care can be staggering, causing their life savings to be diminished paying for health care as they age. There are VA benefits that can help you get the care … Continue reading
Boobs, Bowel Movements and Caregiving Humor
Several years ago, 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 … Continue reading
The Word that Changed Our Lives – Cancer
“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 breast cancer? Having worked in hospice for many years, I … Continue reading
What’s the Plan?
In light of the recent natural disasters, I realized that the subject matter of evacuation is not a topic touched on in my blogging tenure. For people living in the south who are more frequently affected by flooding and issues … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving
Tagged aging, Earthquake, elderly, evacuation plan, forest fires, Harvey, hurricaine, Irma, long-term care facility, weather
Leave a comment
Patient Strategies for Communicating with Multiple Doctors
Years ago I met a woman at a rehab facility while visiting a family member. She was recovering from a stroke and looking forward to getting back home. I acknowledged how well she was doing considering the circumstances. She said … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare
Tagged aging, caregiver support, caregiving, Healthcare, medical records, patient care, physician, specialists
Leave a comment
In Loving Memory of Tillie Cutler
July 9th my mother-in-law passed away. She was an amazing woman whom I admired tremendously. Though she had humble beginnings and she and her husband often struggled to make ends meet during their family rearing years, all of her children … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, eldercare
Tagged aging, end of life, family caregiver, grief, loss, love
Leave a comment
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
1 Comment
DIY Lessons in Caregiving Part 3 – Ask for Help!
I will admit that I am mildly obsessed with the show Flea Market Flip. Though the contestants find the items and come up with the plan of how to reinvent the items, there is a team of professionals who support … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, encouragement, healthy living, working caregiver
Tagged aging, aging parents, alzheimer's, caregiver, caregiving, couseling, DIWH, DIY, eldercare, family caregiver, support groups
Leave a comment
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
5 Comments
Family Caregiving – An Escalating Dilemma for Corporations
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 a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, boomers, caregivier support, caregiving, employee caregiving, helping caregivers in the workplace, Human Resources, wellness initiaitves, work/life/flex, working caregiver, working caregivers, workplace initiatives
Leave a comment
A Positive Focus for the New Year
Every year has good and bad moments. Sadly, as we look in the rear-view mirror of the passing year, many will focus on the bad which, more than likely, were probably fewer than the good but can appear larger in … Continue reading
One Word Can Change Your Life – Cancer
“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
Celebrate Triumphs – No Matter How Large or Small!
Anyone who has had a loved one with cancer understands how stressful the ongoing 3-6 month marks are waiting to hear if the blood work and bone-scans were clear. When those we love have had ongoing health issues and it … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, health care
Tagged aging, boomers, breast cancer, cancer, caregivers, caregiving, celebrate, eldercare, elders, encouragement, family caregiving, health care, Healthcare
Leave a comment
TheWorkingCaregiver 
You must be logged in to post a comment.