In caregiving, the world can seem to consist of “either…or.” The world, then, might become these thoughts:
Either I put my needs second or my caree doesn’t have his needs met.
Either I stay with my caree constantly or bad things will happen.
Either I put my life on hold or my caree will not have what he [...]
Today on Your Caregiving Journey, Donna Ryan joined us to talk about her recent trip to Atlanta with her mom. (You can listen to our discussion via the player at the bottom of this post.)
Toward the end of the show, we talked about the worry about discussing caregiving with non-caregiving friends. With the worry comes [...]
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Dear Denise,
My 93-year-old mother resents going to bed at 10 p.m. I work full-time and get up at 6. She has bad knees and I fear she will fall. She uses a walker. She wants to stay up to watch Letterman. She will only fall asleep on the couch anyways.
Any suggestions!
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Want to make a certain decision but worried about how others will react?
If you make decisions that will make everyone happy but you, then you’ve made a decision in fear. And, that’s selling yourself short.
You make good, wise decisions.
You can explain the reasons for your decision simply and successfully. When you do this, you are [...]
This week, we took a closer look at a situation that’s common but sometimes not shared. We asked: When do you wish for the pink slip from caregiving?
Today, on Table Talk, we tackled some of the top reasons you may feel like walking and then offered some suggestions we hope makes it easier to stay. [...]
Oh, you want your care recipient to take the initiative, to be more proactive in treatments and therapies. But, oh, it can seem like pulling teeth. And, then, it just feels like nagging. Becky Lowry, RN, My Health Care Manager, joined us yesterday on Your Caregiving Journey to answer the question, “Do I have to [...]
It’s becoming one of my favorite words: Forgiveness. On today’s Your Caregiving Journey, Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, author of “A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness,” shared the hows and whys of forgivness, all the time reinforcing the truth of forgiveness: It’s the best gift we give ourselves. (You can listen to our show via [...]
Dear Denise,
My mother and dad have been taking care of my disabled brother for almost 9 years. She is 76, he is 81. My mother has several serious health issues, heart, high B.P., and diabetes. She had a T.I.A. two years ago and is on blood thinners. Mom (who was an RN) refuses to hire [...]
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In support of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, AAA encourages advance planning to keep senior drivers safe and mobile as they age
Many seniors and their families will at some point struggle with a difficult decision about an older adult’s driving ability.
Is it safe for them to continue driving?
Are there tools to help them be [...]
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