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My Mother Doesn’t Know Who I am!

This is going to be a tough one guys… there’s no easy way out or around it, only through it. As Dementia percolates through your Mom’s brain, it systematically destroys everything in its path, every cell containing every memory, and every memory linking to precious moments …until it eventually gets to those neurons where memories […]

Living with Dementia -6 Tips for Caregivers

…a 3 min read Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia it’s like an Iron Man race you can’t train for, and where tempo and speed shift on you with no heads up, warning, and you have to be ready. Needless to say caregiving for someone with dementia will either evolve you as […]

How To Deal With An Exceptionally Difficult Parent

…a 2 minute read Before we start let me make this point first… EMPATHY (…the rare ability some humans possess to walk in someone else’s shoes) will always, always be your most effective weapon against the negativity, toxicity, anger, and personal attacks that may come your way from an elderly parent or a loved one you’re caring for.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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