Having just returned from a week with my 5 grandchildren, ages 4 to 13, has given me a new perspective in looking at the world. I wonder, did I look at the world as these kids do? Somehow I think we were somewhat sheltered from the stresses and negative news that bombards us all today. Read More
The Value of Professional Care Management – Asking the Right Questions
I had the opportunity to work with a family who sent me some documents to review before I met with them to discuss options. I realized the true value in having the experienced professional as your guide and coach – it is the “questions we ask” so all of us can proceed to the next Read More
Where Should I Live? I'm 81
How does one come to a challenging choice of moving from the known to the unknown? Each of us will answer this question differently based on where we are in our lives as well as from the ways we have made most decisions all of our life. Some of us research every decision and some 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
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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