Archive for January 2018

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/2017/12/recipe-simple-life/

A senior mother and her daughter relish the comforts of home and routine after a busy day.

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More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/10-scary-scams-targeting-seniors-and-how-to-avoid-them/ By Clark.com staff, July 4, 2017 Crimes against the elderly continue to skyrocket each year, as criminals continue to find more ways to carry out both new and old scams. In fact, seniors lose billions of dollars a year to home repair scams, investment scams, IRS scams and various other cons targetin… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/the-biggest-estate-planning-mistake-people-make/ If you are like most people, when you hear the words “estate planning,” you probably think of writing a will, to explain who will get what you own when you die. The problem is, a will has little or nothing to do with you. It’s all about planning for someone else. In reality, estate planning i… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/2018-the-caregivers-voice-20th-anniversary/ It’s The Caregiver’s Voice 20th Anniversary! Twenty years ago, encouraged by support group members, The Caregiver’s Voice filled a void left by family caregivers and their loved ones who would not share their experiences, publicly. We’ve made progress in reducing the stigma. … Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/why-its-okay-to-fire-your-doctor/ Finding a primary care doctor who makes you feel heard, responds to your questions and understands your concerns is not easy. And if you’re lucky enough to find a physician who suits your needs, it’s not always guaranteed that the doctor will do so as long as you need. When a doctor stops meeti… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/happy-holidays-from-team-starlight/ Here is wishing you Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. We look forward to a fantastic 2018.  … Read More

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/situations/3-simple-happiness-hacks-for-caregivers/

Have you ever met someone who seems happy all the time? Maybe it’s that person who always has a cheery, upbeat greeting for everyone, or someone who inexplicably manages to remain positive amidst challenging circumstances. But it might make you wonder, “Why am I not one of those people?” A … Read More

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/professional-development/watch-language-communication-influences-care-relationship/

“No one likes to be given bad news, and a diagnosis of dementia is devastating. How wonderful it would be though if the bad news and negative language stopped at that point.” So begins a short article by Wendy Mitchell, who is living with dementia.  Wendy says the manner in which care provi… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/the-caregivers-voice-new-resources-directory-is-now-live/ The Caregiver’s Voice New RESOURCES Directory… includes an alphabetical list of U.S.-based and International Caregiver Resources. Click on: RESOURCES for Caregivers for People with Dementia Each organization listed includes a description with a convenient clickable website link. To be … Read More