Do you choose a company by reputation or what the costs will be? Perhaps the most important qualifier for you is that the company is located close to your parent. If you choose the one with the lowest rate, is that what you get in quality? It certainly could be! There is an old phrase, Read More
My Marriage vs. Parent Care
Is your marriage at risk because you have only time for your parents’ needs? Are you still trying to get mom’s approval at the risk of losing your marriage? Are you using your parents care needs as a distraction for working on your relationship? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, it is Read More
Dementia Changes in Abilities & Grief
When a parent or spouse can no longer do what they did yesterday, it becomes another transition for the primary caregiver and for the extended family. These transitions catch us off guard and an overwhelming sense of loss and grief is experienced by the primary care provider. The caregiver often does not label this as Read More
Research Shows Family Caregivers Want More Education on Caregiving
Watch this video blog: Research Shows Family Caregivers Want More Education on Caregiving The National Alliance for Caregiving in collaboration with AARP did an extensive report on “Caregiving in the U.S. 2009”. The report shows that the increase for information and formal caregiver training has increased over the past 5 years. What family caregivers want Read More
Alzheimer’s Family Coaching
When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, often little is given to the patient or the family as they all are entering a very long journey of feelings of anger, disbelief, grief, depression, fear and concern. It would be my ideal that each family who must experience this disease is given a coach to help Read More
Who is the Expert in Aging Care Choices?
There are so many websites leading in different directions, each touting they are the premier, largest, biggest, best option for aging parent home care, assisted living or even financial planning and legal advice. Where does a family turn? How do families know they are getting someone who is working on behalf of them, with the Read More
