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Weekend Caregiving for Aging Family Members

March 27, 2012

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?

March 23, 2012

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?

February 13, 2012

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

Mom in the "ER"

February 13, 2012

I sit listening to my mother snore – wondering, is this the trip she doesn’t return from? This is the 8th hospital visit in 13 months and she is almost 90 years old. I need to be realistic; this is my field of expertise and I know what the consequences are of her many diagnoses. Read More

Feeling Guilty After I've Placed a Loved One

January 19, 2012

When: Thursday, February 9, 2012 | 3:30pm to 5:00pm Where: Mercy Retirement and Care Center | 3431 Foothill Blvd | Oakland What: Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC, will host a workshop on letting go of guilt after placing a loved one. Get tips and advice on self-care and much more. More Info: (510) 534-8540 or [email protected]

Aging Families: Dilemmas, Knowledge & Resources