Whether to hire caregivers to assist us or our family members through a reputable agency or by hiring privately is a question that is asked frequently. I personally am queried professionally and personally as I manage the Home Care Services for Eldercare Services. My day begins and ends steeped in everything from the recruiting process Read More
Fear & the Aging Process
Sometimes fear keeps us stuck in old routines even if they don’t work for us anymore. The fear of falling could keep someone from exercising, the fear of loss of control could keep us in a home that doesn’t meet our needs and the fear of rejection could keep us from speaking from our heart Read More
Geriatric Care Managers – Saving Families Money
Watch the video on YouTube by clicking here. Families at a distance, families in conflict, families with resistant elders and families at a loss for options for their frail or confused elder often can save hundreds or thousands of dollars using the expertise of a Professional Geriatric Care Manager (one who is certified). If you Read More
What Empowers Family Caregivers to Provide Care?
Most of us would say love, duty or obligation is what empowers family caregivers to provide care. All true, but more than what is most evident truly empowers and fuels us who are family caregivers . Knowledge of community services and benefits allows us to share the care – and then there is the acceptance of Read More
Help My Spouse is Losing His Memory!
Many of us have trouble with our spouse remembering what we just said let alone what we did yesterday! When this becomes problematic and starts to affect your relationship and your day-to-day life, it needs to be addressed differently. It could be a more serious illness and will need a comprehensive workup to find a Read More
Lots of Help at No Cost!
As a Geriatric Care Manager, I am constantly impressed with the many things family caregivers do to help themselves help someone else. One thing that really tops the list in terms of bang for your buck in my opinion is attending a support group. Please keep reading! Support groups are usually free and family caregivers Read More
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