Florida Families Find Hope In The “RAISE” Family Caregivers Act
…a 1 minute read. RAISE Family Caregivers Act – Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage. Over 37 billion hours of care to loved ones were provided in 2013 by family caregivers… an estimated value of $470 billion. Here’s the thing, of those 37 billion hours of care, almost 100% were provided out of love, necessity […]
CAREGIVING STATS AND FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOUR PARENTS ARE OVER 75 YEARS OLD
a 1 minute 45 sec read… Let’s start with this quick fact, which I find critical in understanding a future that may very well resemble yours. “When asked if they had a choice in taking on the responsibility to provide care for their loved one, half of caregivers self-reported they had NO choice in taking […]
What Is An Adult Day Care And Why It May Be A Solution For Your Elderly Parents
No doubt care at home is many times the better option … says the home care expert writing this piece 🙂 ..but seriously, sometimes circumstances will play a bigger part that we anticipated and we have to adapt. The best solutions always fit human needs in play.
SEVEN TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR DOCTOR VISITS MORE PLEASANT
Accompanying elderly patients to the doctor can be challenging if you’re not prepared. Here are some recommendations for making you a pro at doctor visits. IT’S LIKE TAKING YOUR KIDS TO THE DOCTOR My role as a caregiver to my parents began gradually. At first, I started accompanying them to their doctor visits and eventually, I became […]
The Art and Science of Medication Management for Seniors
Medication management for both seniors and caregivers can be overwhelming. In this series, we’ll look at ways to make the process less daunting. Here are some tips to get you started. As a primary caregiver to my parents, I never imagined I’d become a medical historian, health surrogate and patient advocate — that’s quite a few […]
Caregivers: The Mind Doesn’t Ever Think it’s Old… and you are not dead yet!
I don’t believe we grow old …I believe our body does, then it tells our mind we are, and then our spirit believes it, which is totally backwards if you asked me! Caregivers, more than anyone else, you need to know the following: Your mind should be calling the shots… not your body. Sure there are […]
What To Do If Your Siblings Won’t Help With Parent’s Caregiving
A common scenario right? You may be going through it right now… As with most things in caregiving, urgent communication, action, and transparency is pretty much 50% of the battle my friends. It’s important to remain cool, calm, and collected. Even if you are upset and frustrated to no end because you are the one brother […]
How to Use Twitter to Learn About Caregiving
Social media “tweetchats” on caregiving offer a platform to connect with others and find countless resources on elder care. As an avid, frequent user of social media, I regularly employ a great online community tool that improves my access to information on elder care. In two previous posts, I wrote about the importance of caregiver support groups and also listed […]
Noise Pollution: A Health Hazard in Elder Care
Be aware of noise pollution when caring for the elderly. In my last post, I wrote about music as a beneficial form of therapy for the elderly who suffer from memory disorders, which begs the question: what about the sounds of everyday life? The Environmental Protection Agency explains the consequences of unwanted and disturbing sound, which […]
6 Positive Thoughts on Caregiving to Welcome the New Year
Caregiving seems overwhelming when you’re caught up in the daily routine. As we head into 2016, here are some thoughts on how to experience caregiving with a positive attitude. In 2015, I transitioned from a full-time caregiver back to a somewhat “normal” life with my dad now in a nursing home. Although caregiving was challenging, to say […]
