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Tag Archives: elders
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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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
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
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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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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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Recognizing the Signs of 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
Get Out of Your Head
I spend a lot of time in my own head (at this point many of you are like – uh DUH), but stay with me and hopefully you will see where I’m going. As many of you know, managing the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, elders, encouragement
Tagged aging, cancer, caregiver, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, getting old, self-care, Stress management, support
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It Was Right in Front of Me in Black and White
As a national speaker I have presented to hundreds of family caregivers throughout the country. In each presentation I highlight how, as caregivers, we can become task masters; focused on our to-do list more than the people around us. I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, disabilities, eldercare, elders, encouragement, sandwich generation, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged aging, boomers, breast cancer, caregiving, caregiving and stress, diagnosis, disabilities, eldercare, elders, encouragement, inspiration, national breast cancer awareness month, sandwich generation, to-do, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Permission to Fail
A few years ago I was part of an expert panel discussion on “How to care for yourself while caregiving” through WEGO Health and one of the other panelist, Ben Murphy (@athletdad) shared a great point. He said that one … Continue reading
Posted in against all odds, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, forgiveness, health care, making a plan, sandwich generation, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged against all odds, boomers, caregivers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, encouragement, failure, family, forgiveness, forgiving yourself, health care, Healthcare, just stuff, making a plan, sandwich generation, success, support, taking care of yourself, thomas edison, truth shall set you free, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Stop Shoulding On Your Family
In the internet age we have immediate access to information that can help increase our brain function, manage health issues and decrease risk for increasing health problems. Sharing this information with those we love can be helpful in making a … Continue reading
Posted in boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, forgiveness, sandwich generation, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
Tagged boomers, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, encouragement, family dynamics, forgiveness, sandwich generation, sandwiched between children and parents, support, taking care of yourself, work/life/flex, working caregiver
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Is Mom Still Capable of Driving?
Your mother has driven a car safely for 40, maybe 50, years. She prides herself on her driving skill and values the independence it affords her. But as the birthdays pile on, your concern for her safety behind the wheel … Continue reading
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Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elderly drivers, elders, sandwich generation
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3 mobility aids for promoting independence outdoors
As a caregiver, you will know the effects that ageing can have on the human body. Muscle atrophy and issues such as arthritis can have a negative effect on mobility, and, in many cases, make a trip to the supermarket … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, healthy living
Tagged aging, boomers, caregiving, disability, eldercare, elders, handicapped, healthy living, mobility, scooters
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Guest Post: Recognizing Early Symptoms of Degenerative Eye Diseases
As we age our eyes tend to become less efficient and more prone to degenerative diseases. One in 6 adults over the age of 45 will experience some sort sight-threatening problem, the three most common degenerative eye diseases being Glaucoma, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, eldercare, elders, health care
Tagged aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, eldercare, elders, eye disease, eye exam, eye health, health care, macular degeneration
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Aging and Hearing Loss – Guest Post by Gary Hill
Age related hearing loss is a natural and gradual demise in hearing ability that affects individuals from as early as in their mid 40s, but far more common in the over 65s. If you care for an elderly person, it … Continue reading
Posted in caregiving, chronic conditions, disabilities, elders
Tagged aging, caregiving, chronic conditions, deaf, disabilities, elderly, elders, hard of hearing, hearing aid, hearing loss
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Guest Blog: Jump to it – How Certain Exercises Help Prevent Falls in the Elderly
By Sarah Jennings When it comes to ailments that afflict our golden generation, accidental falls rank right up there with heart attacks and strokes in terms of both frequency and severity. Falls amongst the elderly are a significant public health … Continue reading
Posted in aging, boomers, caregiving, eldercare, elders, encouragement, healthy living
Tagged aging, boomers, brookdale, caregiving, caregiving and stress, eldercare, elders, encouragement, exercise, fall prevention, healthcare, healthy aging, healthy living
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