by Denise
May 15 2013 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips by Denise
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 [...]
by Denise
Mar 6 2013 in Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Nov 1 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Oct 30 2012 in Guest Bloggers, Your Tips 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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Sep 11 2012 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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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Apr 5 2012 in Help!, Your Tips 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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Jan 8 2012 in Denise's Blog, Tell Us, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Dec 8 2011 in Guest Bloggers, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Nov 29 2011 in Holiday Survival Guide, Your Caregiving Journey, Your Tips 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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Nov 13 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips, Your Tools 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 [...]
by Denise
Sep 19 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips by Denise
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Jul 20 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Caregiving Journey, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Jul 18 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Jun 17 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Mar 28 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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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Feb 18 2011 in Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Feb 2 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips by Denise
by Denise
Feb 1 2011 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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. [...]
by Denise
Nov 12 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Oct 28 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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 [...]
by Denise
Oct 21 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips by Denise
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Oct 13 2010 in Denise's Blog, Your Tips 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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