A family called me about one of their younger family members (under 30) who had multiple issues and they were worried about the “failure to launch” syndrome. You know those kids who never leave home? When I heard all the issues and the family’s love for this person, it became clear that what they needed Read More
Mom is Lost?
My brother arrived at Mom’s assisted living and found she was not home. So, he called me (the keeper of the “calendar”) to see if I had taken her for an appointment. He was going to put a new shower head on for her. He had looked in all the usual places – dining room, Read More
My mother said, “This is my mother” about me!
…or so she said as she introduced me to someone at her assisted living facility! I quickly said, “and this is my daughter” pointing to mom! And then we laughed but it got me to thinking. Am I giving her too much direction? Am I bossy? Do, I do too much for her – especially Read More
Creative Ways to Turn Resistance of Daily Activities into Cooperation
Those of us caring for an aging loved one know about resistance all too well. Sometimes it is beyond reasoning and begging to get our loved one to perform the simplest of daily tasks. I’d like to offer a couple of tips I’ve learned over the years to entice your resistant loved one in a Read More
Joy & Pain in the Same Moment! Spousal Caregiver Challenges
A spousal caregiver recently told me he looks at his watch all day for the time he will experience the joy of seeing his wife and when his eyes meet hers his joy turns to pain as she can’t remember who he is. Love never ends – and for spousal caregivers, traveling the journey of Read More
8 Tips to Help with Caring for a Loved One Who Stays Awake During the Night
Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Eldercare Services, Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC You may be caring for a parent or older person who wants to stay up all night and sleep at odd hours during the day. This behavior is known as “sundowning.” The Alzheimer’s Association states that 20% of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease exhibit increased Read More
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