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Long-Distance Caregiving: Tips for the Check-In Call

May 15 2013 in , by Denise

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You live in New York City; your mom lives in Florida. You talk regularly. But, after each phone conversation, you wonder: How do I really know that all is okay? Sometimes, caring conversations can be about the big issues (money, moving, a change in care needs) and sometimes it’s about the little things, like how [...]

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Quick Reminder: Demand Hand Washing

Mar 6 2013 in by Denise

The worst place for a sick caree is often the one place where they have to get better–the hospital. So, while the hospital may have the technology and treatments to help your caree, it also contains those dratted super bugs which can make your caree worse. The Centers for Disease Control warns that a deadly [...]

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Dementia Care During a Natural Disaster

Nov 1 2012 in , , by Denise

Yesterday afternoon, Claire Day, our dementia care expert, joined me on Your Caregiving Journey to discuss how to prepare and manage a natural disaster. You can listen to our show via the player below. Claire and I spoke about the importance of creating an emergency preparedness plan, which involves having a kit of supplies to [...]

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The Caregiver’s Dilemma

Oct 30 2012 in , by Denise

(Editor’s Note: Once in awhile, we publish articles from guest bloggers that offer an interesting perspective or helpful information. Today, we feature an article written by Dr. Forrest Beck, who shares his thoughts about resolving a caregiving dilemma: How do I care for myself as I care for another?) Let’s face it. One of the [...]

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What’s On Your Playlist?

Sep 11 2012 in , by Denise

On Sunday evening, we met on Twitter for our every-other-week chat (#carechat). Our discussion focused on caregiving must-haves, those supplies, resources and perspectives you need to make it through your caregiving days. I started our discussion with this question, “On a bad caregiving day, what’s your must-have for comfort?” One of our participants (@tstallone) shared [...]

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How Many Opinions Are Too Many?

Apr 5 2012 in , by Denise

(Editor’s Note: Today, we welcome a guest post from Crystal Fornes, a nurse practitioner and patient advocate with more than 10 years of experience.) In my work as a nurse and healthcare navigator, family caregivers tell me they want solid opinions and more concrete explanations from their caree’s doctors. They want to make the best [...]

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Tell Us: How Do Keep Your Caree Occupied?

Jan 8 2012 in , , by Denise

Yesterday, during Table Talk on Your Caregiving Journey, Kristin spoke about her inability to do what she enjoys. She has books to read, words to write, websites to visit… And, yet she can’t. The stress of worrying about Mary and whether Mary is safe becomes her day’s only action. It’s all she can do—think about [...]

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Home Modifications for Easier Caregiving

Dec 8 2011 in , by Denise

(We welcome a guest post today from Michelle Seitzer of 101Mobility.com.) Before caregiving, when you shopped for a house, you probably had certain must-have items on your buying check-list, items like granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, shiny wood floors and custom tiling. After caregiving enters a house, you realize how hard a house, with its [...]

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Your Tips: Your House of Worship and Your Caree

Nov 29 2011 in , , by Denise

This morning, Claire Day, Vice President of Constituent Services for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, joined me for our monthly discussion about dementia care. We spoke about how to keep your caree’s spirituality alive—in your house worship and at home. You can listen to our show via the player below. Claire and I shared [...]

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Preventing Delirium in Your Hospitalized Caree

Nov 13 2011 in , , by Denise

Chances are, during one of your caree’s hospitalizations, you noticed that your caree experienced a significant level of confusion. The sudden change in your caree’s mental status during a hospitalization can be startling, upsetting and scary. Unfortunately, the sudden confusion, known as delirium, among the hospitalized elderly is an awful side effect of an inpatient [...]

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What’s Your Best Bathing Tip?

Sep 19 2011 in , by Denise

Tammy, one of our Facebook fans, would love your advice. She writes: I simply cannot get my mom to take a bath, or shower, or even a sponge bath. Got any ideas? I think she feels unsteady on the bath bench. Maybe she doesn’t like water dripping down her body or on her face while [...]

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Because of Caregiving, Have You Gained Compassion?

Jul 20 2011 in , , by Denise

I’ve so enjoyed speaking with Kristin, who cares for her family friend, Mary on Your Caregiving Journey. You can listen to our most recent conversation via the player at the bottom of this post. Over three shows, we’ve talked about how Kristin has gained compassion in caring for Mary, a person who is incapable of [...]

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Websites You Recommend

Jul 18 2011 in , by Denise

In our 2011 Family Caregiver Survey, we asked: Which websites do you recommend to other family caregivers? We’re happy to share the list with you today (and thanks to all who recommend Caregiving.com!!). And, please feel free to add other favorites in our comments section, below. Dementia Holly Eburne: www.hollyeburne.com/ Lewy Body Dementia Association: www.lbda.org [...]

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Tips for Communicating with Dementia

Jun 17 2011 in , by Denise

On Tuesday morning, I attended a terrific presentation by Dan Kuhn, author of The Art of Dementia Care and Alzheimer’s Early Stages: First Steps for Family, Friends and Caregivers. Dan offered tips to use when communicating with an individual with dementia or Alzheimer’s. He offered a perspective on what it’s like for a caree with [...]

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Lee Woodruff Answers Your Questions about Pain

Mar 28 2011 in , by Denise

(Editor’s Note: Recently, Partners Against Pain®, a national pain management education program, contacted me to suggest that its partner, Lee Woodruff, answer your questions about pain. Lee is a NY Times best-selling author and caregiver to her husband, Bob Woodruff, the ABC News anchor critically injured in Iraq in 2006. I put a call out [...]

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Evaluating the Caregiving State of Affairs

Feb 18 2011 in by guest

(Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post comes from SeniorsforLiving.com’s Michelle Seitzer. Before committing to life as a full-time freelance writer, Michelle spent 10 years in the senior living and advocacy world, serving in various roles at assisted living communities throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland, and leading the charge for Alzheimer’s as a public policy coordinator for the [...]

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Ugh! A Diagnosis. Now, What?

Feb 2 2011 in , by Denise

G-J’s news last night got me thinking. About six years ago, my dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer. We knew something was wrong prior to the diagnosis. He and my mom returned home early from a vacation because of blood in my dad’s urine. My dad loves to travel and loves to vacation. But, he [...]

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How Do You Manage Bad Weather?

Feb 1 2011 in , by Denise

I’m in Chicago, which today is in the path of a bad weather system covering 2,100 miles. Our blizzard warning goes into effect today at 3 p.m. and will last 24 hours. In normal situations, bad weather becomes an inconvenience. Add in the life storm of caregiving and bad weather can be an incredible challenge. [...]

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Get Rid of the Bad Hands

Nov 12 2010 in , by Denise

I was watching the The Millionaire Matchmaker the other night. (I watch bad TV.) In this particular episode, the matchmaker worked with a poker player (a woman) looking for love. We followed the poker player on a date with a nice man, who asked her: What’s the trick to being a successful poker player? Quickly [...]

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A Tip for a Tough Day: Appoint a Love Substitute

Oct 28 2010 in , by Denise

We finished our October class, Making Well for Wellness, on Tuesday. It’s a terrific four-part class that you can take as a self-study course (you go at your own pace and at your convenience; you also keep the materials forever so they become a go-to resource). You can register for the class here. Our class [...]

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Be a Leader in Your Caregiving Role

Oct 21 2010 in , by Denise

Last May, Ellen Rogin, our wealthness expert, shared tips to help us be a leader with our money. I love this idea of taking the lead in aspects of life. Why not look at ways you can be a leader in your caregiving role? Here goes: L: Let go. Let go of what went wrong [...]

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Feeling Fear? It’s Natural

Oct 13 2010 in , by Denise

I attended a meeting on Monday night about “unfear” led by Karlin Sloan. Karlin, a CEO, author and speaker, spoke about moving from fear as it relates to organizations and leaders. You’re a leader, too, because of your caregiving role. During her presentation, Karlin shared an interesting insight: When we experience change, we automatically experience [...]

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