Archive for April 2018
Rolling with it
More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/rolling-with-it/ I have a new goal: not fighting things and not worrying about them. So much of our lives as caregivers is outside of our control. My worrying is not going to change that at all. I spend so much time trying to guess what’s going to go wrong. Sometimes it’s an important part of planning [&… Read More
Read MoreHealthy Nutrition for Older Patients — Professional Caregiver Webinar
Poor nutrition can affect the mind, the body, the immune system and energy levels in ways older adults and their families may not be aware of.
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Read MoreCaregivers Learning to Cope with Challenging Behavior
More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/coping-with-difficult-behavior.html How can I deal with my family member/friend s challenging behaviors? … Older adults with dementia and other illnesses may lash out, compounding the challenges of caregiving and frustrating the ca…… Read More
Read MoreWhat keeps me going: Writing
More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/what-keeps-me-going-writing/ I felt like I was losing my mind a little. I was functioning, sure. I got up every morning, helped my mom get out of bed and ready. We had breakfast together, sort of, which was mostly me trying to feed her while rushing around to find everything I’d need for the day. I put […]… Read More
Read MoreA Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away
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Socially engaged people have better cognitive function and lower risk of dementia. But too much of a good thing might be bad. What’s the right balance? These findings from 120 grandmothers…… Read More
Read MoreIndia Has Less Alzheimer's. Is It the Curry?
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In a city-to-city comparison, India had one-sixth the Alzheimer’s as the USA. The researchers said, “the lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s in India is generally attributed to the turmeric consumption…… Read More
Read MoreWhat’s backpacking got to do with caregiving?
More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/whats-backpacking-got-to-do-with-caregiving/ I enjoy hiking above the 10,000-foot level where the colors are vivid and the air is crystal clear. To see these beautiful sights in the Sierras means hiking 13, 16, and even 20+ miles roundtrip in a 10 to 14-hour day. I’ve learned there are similarities between caregiving and backpacking. Do… Read More
Read MoreHow to Not Be a Turkey This Thanksgiving – Sessions with Jean
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How can I make this Thanksgiving more peaceful? I really want Thanksgiving to be drama free this year– Is that even possible? The holidays are usually the most stress inducing time of year……. Read More
Read MoreOregon Couple’s Final Days Captured In Intimate Aid-In-Dying Video
More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/oregon-couples-final-days-captured-in-intimate-aid-in-dying-video/ On the last morning of their lives, Charlie and Francie Emerick held hands. The Portland, Ore., couple, married for 66 years and both terminally ill, died together in their bed on April 20, 2017, after taking lethal doses of medication obtained under the state’s Death With Dignity law. Francie, … Read More
Read MoreWho deserves caregiving support?
More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/who-deserves-caregiving-support/ When does it cross into caregiving? Sometimes it seems like there are only two camps of caregivers: the ones who are martyrs who have served 24/7 for decades and the ones who view any acknowledgement of how difficult caregiving can be as sniveling. One group will unleash a litany of unending complai… Read More
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