…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
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
Weekend Caregiving for Aging Family Members
Do you share caregiving duties with another family member? Do you give the primary caregiver in your family time off? If you answered yes to one of these two questions, you are not alone. Thousands of families are providing care for an aging relative. Up to 70% of all care is provided by families in Read More
My Mom Has Memory Loss: How Long Will It Take Her To Adjust To A Move?
There are many aspects to consider when we think about moving a parent or other loved one from their current home to an assisted facility. The family is often immersed in an entirely new world filled with new terms, financial contracts and “levels of care”. As advocates, we do our best to find the best Read More
Hospice for Mom?
My heart and the mind are in conflict – a challenging choice. Today the doctor suggests Hospice; a wonderful supportive process of ushering one from this life to the next, with dignity and comfort. My experience says this is a good plan as I have appreciated the wonderful care my clients have received from all Read More
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