Most of us are aware that individuals close to the end of their journey on this earth can have the care and attention of a Hospice service. Generally this is provided for those with a diagnosis of 6 months or less of life. If one is covered by Medicare, the services of the medical providers, Read More
Archives for September 2011
Not Correcting Those With Dementia…
…unless it is necessary. When asked if she tasted the ribs at a recent bar-b-que my mother said, “No, I didn’t serve myself.” One of the guests said, “Well, you were right behind me in line”. Mom looked confused and I just changed the subject to the ingredients in a salad on her plate. Later on Read More
5 Steps to a Family Caregiving Agreement
US News, September 6, 2011 Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, offers five tips on how to make a solid family caregiver agreement. To read the article, please click here.