Where Do You Shop for Caregiving Supplies?

About eight years ago, I met with a larger retailer (think bull’s-eye) and an incontinence product manufacturer. The manufacturer suggested that the retailer become a more attractive shopping experience for family caregivers and asked me to meet with their staff to share ideas. We talked about products to add and a store layout to modify so shopping with a caree in a wheelchair could be easier. Nothing...

Poll: Does Your Doctor Know You Are a Family Caregiver?

I’ve been enjoying Trish‘s comments to my post, “A Theme for You.” Each of her comments has given me food for thought. Her last comment also gave me the idea for this week’s poll. I wonder: Does your doctor know you are a family caregiver? Meaning, have you told your doctor that you care for a member of your friend or for a friend? Please vote in our poll, below. And, if you have...

How Do You Rate Against Non-Caregiving Peers?

The New York Times Old Age blog featured an interesting story yesterday (Caregiving’s Hidden Benefits). Caregiving has some interesting benefits. Consider: 1. Family caregivers have a lower mortality rate than non-caregivers. 2. Family caregivers are physically stronger than non-caregivers. 3. Family caregivers scored better on memory tests than non-caregivers. 4. Caregiving can lengthen your life. (You can...

Poll: What’s Caregiving’s Worst Side Effect?

It would be wonderful if caregiving came wrapped with a label, like the one the pharmacist attaches to all medications, listing all its possible side effects: Caregiving can cause weight gain. Caregiving can make friends and family disappear. Caregiving can interfere with your ability to enjoy down time. So, in this week’s poll, I’d love to know: What’s the worst side effect of caregiving?...

Today’s Poll: What Do You Need Today?

I think sometimes caregiving can feel like a day-to-day experience. Some days, you’re doing okay. Some days, you’re at the end of your rope. I’d love to know how you’re doing today and, more important, what do you need? Please vote in our poll and share in our comments section, below. Take Our Poll

When Was Your Last Day Off?

In the summer, we all think of vacation, a break, a day off. I wonder, though: How often can you take a day off? Please vote in our poll, below, and share any additional thoughts in our comments section. Take Our Poll Resources We’re taking submissions for our Caregiving Art Show and our Help book! Be sure to share your art and your story with the world. Our 2011 Family Caregiver Survey report offers a snapshot...

Poll: Do You Get Proper Nutrition?

Statistics released yesterday show that Americans continue to put on the pounds. “In the last 15 years, the report said, adult obesity rates have doubled or nearly doubled in 17 states,” reports the Los Angeles Times. “Two decades ago, not a single state had an obesity rate above 15%. Now all states do.” In light of this research, we ask in this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com...

Hospice vs Traditional Medicine

Reading Shandi’s posts I couldn’t help but notice this one particular line: “Hospice amazing, the medical support I’ve looked for all year” I’ve not experienced hospice directly but the overwhelming majority of accounts that I read and hear say the same thing.  It begs the question, Why? Is it that with hospice finally comes a much longed for focus more on the patient and family...

Poll: Trouble Paying for Care?

The worry about money can be make the days long and nights even longer. In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we wonder: Have you had difficulty paying for your caree’s care? Please vote and share your comments, below. Have You Ever Had Trouble Paying for Your Caree’s Care?survey software Resources Caregiving Comforts, quick listens to bring comfort; listen...

Poll: Do You Get Help So You Can Take a Break?

In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask about whether or not you get hire (hired or volunteer) so that you can take a break from caregiving. Please vote below and share any additional thoughts in our comments section, below. Do you get help so you can take a break?customer surveys Updates Today is Liliana Day! We’re helping Liliana go back to school. You can help,...

Poll: What Would You Like the MD to Ask YOU?

You have a relationship with your caree’s physician, but often it can feel one-sided. You ask, he or she answers. Wouldn’t it be great if the doctor took time to ask you? In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: What would you like the doctor to ask you? Vote below and share any additional thoughts in our comments section. What Would You Like the Doctor to Ask...

Poll: The Toughest Talk

This week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com asks: What was the most difficult conversation with your caree? Please vote below and share in our comments section. What Was the Most Difficult Conversation With Your Caree?Market Research Related Articles Poll: Does Your Employer Provide Flexibility? (caregiving.com) Poll: What’s Hard to Accept?...

Poll: Your Day’s Toughest Time

In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: What’s the hardest part of your day? Please vote and then share in our comments section. What’s the Hardest Part of Your Day?survey...

Poll: Does Your Caree Have Balance Issues?

In this week’s, poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: Does your caree have balance issues? Please vote and then share in our comments section below. Does Your Caree Have Balance Issues?survey...

Poll: What Have You Gained?

In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: In caregiving, what have you gained? Please vote and share any additional thoughts in our comments section. In Caregiving, What Have You Gained?customer...

Poll: Does Your Employer Provide Flexibility?

Working and caregiving can be tough to mix: They both are full-time jobs. In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: Does your employer provide the flexibility you need? Please vote and feel free to share your stories in our comments section. Does Your Employer Provide the Flexibility You Need as a Caregiver?survey software Related Articles When Have You...

Poll: What’s Hard to Accept?

In yesterday’s free webinar, “Surviving Caregiving: The Power of Acceptance,” we looked at ways to move to acceptance so that caregiving seems doable rather than just plain awful. So, in this week’s poll, I wonder: What’s hard to accept? Please vote in our poll below and feel free to share your thoughts in our comments section. (You can listen to a recording of our webinar here.) ...

Poll: Do You Have a Caregiving Back-Up Plan?

“Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” ~ Allen Saunders Certainly, caregiving changed your life plans. It also demands planning and scheduling. And, then, when bad weather or flu or another emergency gets in the way, it demands a Plan B (and sometimes a Plan C and D). In this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, we ask: Do you have a caregiving...

This Week’s Poll: Do You Check Medication Expiration Dates?

You check the expiration date on your milk. How about medications? That’s our question in this week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com. Please vote below. Do You Check Medications for an Expiration Date?survey...

This Week’s Poll: Who Would You Tell?

Last week, our #eldercarechat on Twitter tackled the topic of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Our topic was inspired by a recent New York Times article, Early Alzheimer’s Detection, But When to Tell the Patient?. One of our chat questions was: If you received an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, who would you tell? So, on the heels of G-J’s post about breaking the news, I thought this...

This Week’s Poll: Will You Make Resolutions?

This week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, asks: Will you make New Year’s Resolutions? Vote below. And, if you make resolutions, feel free to share them in our comments section, below. Reminder: Attend our next free webinar, “Seven Ways to Make 2011 Your Most Special Year”. The webinar takes place on Wednesday, January 5, at 11 a.m. CT (Noon ET, 9 a.m. PT). To attend this...

This Week’s Poll: What Is Your Holiday Tradition?

This week’s poll, sponsored by Caregiving.com and eCareDiary.com, asks about your holiday traditions. Please vote in our poll below. And, feel free to share more about your traditions in our comments section. What Is Your Holiday Tradition?survey...