As an employee of Eldercare Services and a consumer of Geriatric Care Management Services, I can empathize with anyone going through an emergency, status change, or strategic decision-making with a loved one. I often hear from clients or their families, what do I do first? Whom do I speak with, where do I find resources? Read More
A Creative Memorial Service Idea For Seniors and Adult Children
When a parent dies you are often overwhelmed by either the tasks of putting a memorial service together or your own grief. Some of the activities of putting the memorial service together can actually help you with your grief process and bring a smile to your heart even if the tears are in your eyes. Read More
Caregiving Advice for Adult Children
I just came across a great article by Jonathan Rauch, published in the April issue of The Atlantic Magazine. Mr. Rauch talks about his process of deciding when to move his very independent father closer to his home in Washington DC from Phoenix and his experience with doing so. In his anecdote, he reveals many Read More
Spouses and Caregiving Burdens
Why does the spouse try to do it all without hiring help or allowing others to assist? Is it the “for better or worse” vows of the marriage ceremony? Is it that they are fearful they will be judged by others if they share the care? Or, do they feel guilty if they self-care? Spouses Read More
Sugar Free Gum Can Mean the Death of a Dog!
Abbey, our 4-year old Springer Spaniel, took a package of Orbit gum from my purse – she opened it, ate the paper, gum and most of the box. It wasn’t long before we called the vet thinking she would have a digestion problem. We were told that it was more serious and to get her Read More
Family Caregivers – Share the Care
Often families try to do all the care themselves out of love or necessity – or maybe “control”. Whatever it is that causes you to be the only one caring for a dependent older adult – you need to know the importance of finding a balance and sharing the care. Caregiver research shows that Read More