Sometimes fear keeps us stuck in old routines even if they don’t work for us anymore. The fear of falling could keep someone from exercising, the fear of loss of control could keep us in a home that doesn’t meet our needs and the fear of rejection could keep us from speaking from our heart Read More
My Husband Has Alzheimer’s
Watch the video blog by clicking here. “I feel so alone and even though I attend a support group, the feelings of loss, anger and love make my head spin.” “It is hard for me to articulate my feelings of confusion and it seems like a betrayal to the man I have loved so deeply Read More
Choosing Skilled Nursing
“Help – Mom’s diabetes is out of control, she can’t manage it and we can’t be there for her. Her memory is failing and it looks to us she is losing weight.” “Dad should be on oxygen and now they are talking about a gastric feeding tube because of his Parkinson’s disease.” Older Adults who Read More
Geriatric Care Managers – Saving Families Money
Watch the video on YouTube by clicking here. Families at a distance, families in conflict, families with resistant elders and families at a loss for options for their frail or confused elder often can save hundreds or thousands of dollars using the expertise of a Professional Geriatric Care Manager (one who is certified). If you Read More
What Empowers Family Caregivers to Provide Care?
Most of us would say love, duty or obligation is what empowers family caregivers to provide care. All true, but more than what is most evident truly empowers and fuels us who are family caregivers . Knowledge of community services and benefits allows us to share the care – and then there is the acceptance of Read More
Mom Needs Assisted Living?
Watch the video blog here! Often an adult child will call and tell us that a parent needs to move to Assisted Living and they want some help on the choice. The first question from me is, “Is mom in agreement with this need?” The second question is always, “What have you done to try Read More
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