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Tag Archives: elder care
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
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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Shifting Priorities
Being a family caregiver is a 24/7 job. It’s probably one of the most difficult and thankless jobs one can do. The stress level is off the charts, the pay is non-existent and trying to make time for you is … Continue reading
Posted in eldercare
Tagged aging, caregiver, caregiver support, caregiving, elder care, eldercare, National Caregiver Month, self-care
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Lessons from a Caregiver – Guest Post
Often, we hear that the role of caretaker to the elderly is a stressful one, particularly in situations where one family member is asked to care for another. In cases where Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are present, this … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiver, caregiver support, caregiving, elder care, eldercare, National Caregiver Month
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A Fundamental Rule in Caregiving (that no one seems to follow)
In honor of National Caregiver Month, I thought this was a great post to start off the month. Please read & share. An essential imperative of caregiving is: Take care of yourself. However; the majority of family caregivers are so … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, caregiver, caregiving, elder care, eldercare, National Caregiver Month, self-care
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Caring for a Parent with Dementia
When a diagnosis of dementia is made, the physician is pivotal in providing the knowledge and resources that are needed to care for the patient. Because family members provide the majority of care for persons with dementia, they are an essential … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, eldercare
Tagged alzheimers, alzheimers and caregiving, caregiving, dementia, dementia and alzheimers, elder care, eldercare, getting old
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Dinner with Dory
Recently an acquaintance shared the story of going to dinner with some long-time friends and their elderly mother. She said “It was like having dinner with Dory from Finding Nemo”. The mother, you see, has some very prevalent memory issues. Throughout … Continue reading
Posted in aging, eldercare
Tagged aging, alzheimers, caregiver, caregiving, caregiving and stress, cognitive decline, dementia, Dory, elder care, eldercare, finding dory, Finding Nemo, frustration, It's fun to laugh, memory loss, Memory Loss, parent with Alzheimer's, repetition, support
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Top Health Threat to Seniors: Depression
Depression is NOT an inevitable part of aging. Changes that accompany later life—retirement, the death of loved ones, increased isolation, medical problems—can sometimes lead to depression. Depression prevents elderly loved ones from enjoying life. Aside from mood, depression impacts energy, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving
Tagged aging, caregiving, dementia, depression, depression risk factors, disabilities, elder care, elderly, getting old, healthy aging, helpguide, humor, isolation, volunteer
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What’s all this work/life balance crazy talk
Balancing work and family means something different for each individual family. For some people it means making sure that everything on the schedule for the day gets done while other people measure their success by their level of enjoyment between … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, caregiving, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, balance in work, boomers, caregiving, elder care, family caregiving, flexibility in the workplace, getting old, personal empowerment, work life balance, work/life/flex, working caregiver, workplace initiatives
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Storms of Life
Depression in the elderly is real, however; medication may not always be the right answer. Become educated on treatment and be an advocate for those you love. To purchase copies of books written by Sue Salach visit AlongComesGrandpa.com
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Tagged caregiver crisis, caregiving, depression, elder care, getting old, help for caregivers, stress
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Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse – Guest Post by Dave Singleton
It’s as growing and widespread a problem as it is under-reported and complicated. I’m speaking about elder abuse, which is an epidemic in our country. Why is it under-reported? Many cases involve family or elders in a close relationship with … Continue reading
Posted in abusive relationships, aging, caregiving, crimes against the elderly, eldercare
Tagged abusive relationships, aging, caregiving, caregiving and stress, crimes against the elderly, elder abuse, elder care, eldercare, financial abuse, physical abuse, signs of elder abuse, warning signs
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