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Category Archives: eldercare
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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Tagged caregiver, caregiver support, caregiving, dementia, dementia and alzheimers, eldercare
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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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Strategic Caregiving
“I wish I had met you when…,” I hear some variation of this phrase weekly (sometimes daily) from people I meet through networking and personal events. The statement derives from people who have experienced the chaos associated with caring for … Continue reading
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Tagged 5 wishes, aging, eldercare, family caregiving, POA, strategic caregiving, what if
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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 a … 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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November is National Caregivers Month
According to a study by the National Alliance for Caregiving in 2015, an estimated 43.5 million adults in the United States, provide unpaid care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and … Continue reading
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Tagged AARP, aging, caregiving, caring, eldercare, National alliance for caregiving, National Caregiver Month
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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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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 a … Continue reading
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Snow Days and Caregiving
Remember the excitement you felt as a kid when you got a snow day?! Your imagination went wild as you fantasized of the snow fort you would make next to your perfect snow man. Unfortunately as we age, snow days … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, bad weather, caregiver, caregiving, eldercare, home safety, winter
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Break up with Fear
I recently heard this wonderful song by Francesca Battistelli called “The Break Up Song”, where she breaks up with fear. Here are some of the song lyrics: Sick and tired of being sick and tired Had as much of you … Continue reading
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