Archive for March 2019

More at… http://www.transitionagingparents.com/2017/03/06/how-to-find-the-right-medical-alert-for-your-loved-one/ On the day before I was to meet with a dear friend who was declining in health and in need of specific resources, an article came through my email, quite fortuitously. The article was a detailed review of medical alerts on the market.  It had been a few years since I had done my research, […]… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/caring-for-mom-or-dad-in-your-own-home/ Mom (or Dad) is Moving in With Us I would never place Mom in a nursing home! Mom and Dad raised me. The least I can do is help Dad, now that he’s alone. This is a topic no one wants to think about until there’s a crisis – moving Mom or Dad into your own home. Dad can’t live a… Read More

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As our society ages and lives longer, the need for caregivers continues to climb. Most often this role falls onto the shoulders of women, or daughters. And, many times when you’re called to start your caregiving journey, you’re in the prime of your career juggling increased work responsibilit… Read More

More at… http://www.transitionagingparents.com/2017/03/03/capturing-your-loved-ones-story-in-their-voice/ Is there any greater treasure than to hear your loved one’s voice after they have passed away?  My dear mother passed away in September, 2015.  Imagine my surprise when Facebook showed me a memory of 7 years ago, a recording of a 30 minute radio interview with my mother! We get so busy with … Read More

More at… http://www.transitionagingparents.com/2017/01/23/the-face-of-lewy-body-building-your-care-partner-team/ In my ongoing “Face of Lewy Body” series, I want to talk about a very important concept, building your “care partner team.” It is far too easy to think as a spouse (or primary family caregiver) facing caregiving … “I can do it all” or “I have to do it … Read More

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NORMAL PRESSURE HYDROCEPHALUS: What if someone you know was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s but really has a condition that can be cured? See how …… Read More

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How to solve prescription drug use through finding the cause of the symptoms…. Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/7-easy-ways-caregivers-can-use-technology-to-keep-loved-ones-safe/ Technology and caregiving are generally combined to improve the lives of care receivers and caregivers, improving convenience, practicality and safety of both parties. Here are seven ways that apps, gadgets and security technology help keep loved ones safe…. Read More

More at… http://www.transitionagingparents.com/2017/01/18/face-of-lewy-body-series-identity-and-relationship/ In my ongoing “Face of Lewy Body” series, I want to talk about two very important concepts to the person with dementia. Identity and relationship. The diagnosis of dementia can literally make a person feel as if they have lost who they are. Sometimes it seems that those around them reinf… Read More

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Writing off seniors does a disservice to them and to us! Don’t assume anything!

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