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 […]
When a Health Care Crisis Hits, Where Do You Start?
Long Term Care Secret Guide When a health care crisis hits, where do you start? Initially you’ll be in shock and disoriented, but it’ll pass and then it will be time to gather and organize. Every family situation is different, there are many factors that will dictate how you will start the process of caring […]
