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
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
Preparing to Move a Loved One and How to Make the Best of It
A few months ago, my siblings and I were getting ready to move our mother from her homestead, where she had lived for 48 years, to a vibrant assisted living community in another town. As we were trying to accomplish this task, it made me feel like Mom was moving away to college—the big difference Read More
Mom Knows Her Memory is Poor
Last night, after my mother called and could not remember why she made the call, she said, “My memory is really bad.” This is the first time she admitted to her memory loss since her stroke. However, she did make the call 15 minutes before Jeopardy and told me that is why she called, knowing Read More
Who’s on First Base? Keeping up on Parent Care Providers…
…does your head spin trying to figure out who is visiting your parent after a hospitalization? Does Dad tell you that a therapist visited but you had no idea he even needed one? Does one therapist or nurse talk to the others about the needs of your parent? And, oh yes, how about updating you Read More
The Family Circus II: Walking the Tightrope of Elder Care
The Family Circus II: “Walking the Tightrope of Elder Care Community Seminar at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA – Invite your friends & neighbors! Saturday, October 15, 2011 | 8:30 – 3:00 – no charge, refreshments provided. RSVP: Eldercare Services 925 937-2018 or [email protected]. Why Attend? Watch the Video! Click Here. Read More
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