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Tag Archives: boomers
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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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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Eternally 12 Syndrome
My friend Colleen and I are both national speakers on issues related to caregiving and aging. While in Washington D.C. to speak at the Aging In America conference we shared a similar challenge in our family dynamics. Though both of … Continue reading
Me, Mom and Dancing with the Stars
Today is a big day for me. Nope, it’s not my birthday (that was yesterday)…tonight is the premiere of Dancing with the Stars. For many fans of the show this is exciting, however; for me and my Mom it’s an … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, caregiving
Tagged boomers, cancer, caregiving, dancing with the stars, DWTS, elder care, family, family caregiver, family connections, family fun, health, time together
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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
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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
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Dealing with the “Negative Nancie’s” in our lives
I love the new terms this generation uses for certain things especially things like, “You’re such a Debbie Downer” or “Negative Nancy.” I just laugh every time I hear one of those comments. What’s not funny is having to live … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, caregiving, elders
Tagged boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, negative, negative nancy, positive
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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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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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FYI about POA
Medical Power of Attorney (POA) is something each of us, no matter our age, should have. Frequently, people grant POA to their spouse, children or siblings. POA goes into effect only if you are not able to make competent decisions. … Continue reading
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
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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
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Living Each Day with Purpose
It has been said that the definition of insanity is “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” I can relate to this concept. I have found that much of both my business and personal life … 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
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Tagged aging, boomers, breast cancer, cancer, caregivers, caregiving, celebrate, eldercare, elders, encouragement, family caregiving, health care, Healthcare
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Stand and fight: Or run for the hills?
We all have situations and circumstances that completely throw us out of whack! Sometimes they come in small doses, sometimes they are grandiose. Sometimes I want to throw up my hands and say, “I’m outta here! It’s more than I … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, caregiving
Tagged boomers, caregiving, choices, fight or flight, perfection
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There is no “Age Limit” on Family Caregiving
Although caregiving is often viewed as something that occurs as we get into our middle ages (50-65), according to the National Alliance for Caregiving, the distribution of caregiving age is different from what one might expect. The overall average age … Continue reading
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