“OK, that’s it, I’m taking your car keys and you can’t drive anymore.” Can you imagine saying that to an aging parent or spouse because you’re concerned about their driving? I don’t think so. Remember, we’ll all be an “older” driver ourselves one day, or maybe we already are? I like how Joy Loverde puts […]
Do you ever give thought to organizing your electronic life? #1 You may be caring for aging parents, spouse or other senior friend… what about their electronic life? #2 What happens when individuals are unable to function properly in their electronic life? [*Perhaps there are memory changes that lead to dementia; or medical changes that […]
The whole quote says: “Good morning …..this is God. I will be handling all of your problems today. I do not need your help, so have a good day.” (author unknown) In other words, we don’t have to worry (aren’t supposed to anyway). Worrying doesn’t do any good… “it just takes the strength out of […]
Have you ever asked yourself any of these questions? 1. What if I fall? (Who will take care of things?) 2. What if I’m having trouble remembering to take my medications? 3. What if my spouse is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? 4. What if my Mother needs homecare? 5. What if I need to help my […]
Did You Know? • Not preparing isn’t fair to your family or to you • You can change how you look at the future • A little organization creates a plan • You can reduce the stress of future urgency Do You Answer YES to either of the following questions? 1) Caring for an aging […]
‘Bite-sized’ advice!! #1 Are you going to see Mom and Dad over the holidays? BITE-SIZED ADVICE: Check around the house. Circumstances can change, especially if you haven’t seen your parents for a while. #2 Do family/close friend have directions for what needs to be done if you can’t speak for yourself? What […]
Caregiving duties seem to creep up on us. We may start to notice subtle changes in an aging parent, spouse or other senior family member. But often times, it’s a lot easier to ignore the signs because who has time to take on caregiving responsibilities? And who knows what to do anyway? Here are Five […]
What’s a PIN? Well, there’s no purchase necessary to find out!! So, check this out! You never know when an emergency is going to happen. We didn’t either. Here are three true stories to prove why it’s so necessary to have a ‘PIN.’ And the only cost is a little of your time and […]
I didn’t feel super that day. It was my usual monthly trip as a caregiver for my folks. I had gotten up at 5:00 a.m. to get to the airport; arrived at my destination, rented a car and drove to the extended care facility where my Mom and Dad had been residing for two years […]
Such great questions to ask before hiring a Home Care Agency. Appreciation to: Cypress HomeCare Solutions, Phoenix, Arizona, for giving me permission to reprint their Article here. To contact: cypresshomecare.com Tel: 602-264-8009 1. How long has your company been in business? – With many new companies entering the marketplace, they often lack experience […]
The Senior Care Organizer is a combination of organizational insights, caregiving and resource information for managing senior adult care or to set up one’s own plan for the future. It came together over the 12 years that Claudia cared for her parents as they moved from independent living to retirement, to assisted living and finally to extended care. Claudia also organizes Senior Care Workshops in addition to providing various types of assistance to seniors, as well as to adult children as they care for their aging parents.