Archive for April 2018

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/caregiving-for-those-in-cognitive-decline/ Serving as a care partner for a loved one with cognitive decline can present special challenges. Behaviors such as aggression and paranoia — along with trouble communicating — can make everyday care tasks more difficult. Individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, brain injuries and other disorders… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/from-the-er-to-inpatient-care-at-home/ Phyllis Petruzzelli spent the week before Christmas struggling to breathe. When she went to the emergency department on Dec. 26, the doctor at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital near her home in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood said she had pneumonia and needed hospitalization. Then the do… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/home-ergonomics-senior-care/ The goal of in-home senior care is to make aging in place easier, safer, and more comfortable for the elderly. Home ergonomics play an important part in this process. Even though most people think of caregiving as a series of tasks and activities — like making meals, running errands, and assistanc… Read More

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Al believed he was well-prepared for older age. After a stint in the military, he forged a successful second act as an insurance agent. Over the course of his life, he saved money for retirement, made sure to keep his will updated, and even pre-planned his funeral. He and his wife, Louise, believ… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/call-for-participation-in-caregiver-study-caring-for-those-who-care/ Alexandra (Alex) Denham, PhD student at the University of Newcastle in Callaghan, New South Wales (Australia) is leading the study, “Caring for those who care: A global survey of the health behaviors and health-related needs of informal caregivers.” If you are an unpaid caregiver, the Universit… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/the-rewards-of-being-a-family-caregiver/ I have noticed an abundance of articles about the stress and burden that goes with the role of being a caregiver. I have to assume responsibility for writing and speaking about this topic. It occurred to me we don’t spend enough time highlighting the positive and rewarding aspects that can come fr… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/an-introverts-guide-to-senior-living-communities/ A few years ago, I took my 77-year-old mom, a classic introvert, on a tour of senior living communities. I wanted to show her how much easier life could be if she and Dad rented an independent living apartment and didn’t have to cook all their meals. Mom humored me, praising one apartment&#821… Read More