by Denise
May 24 2013 in Denise's Blog by Denise
How do you avoid a family feud during caregiving, an experience that seems to bring out the worst in the family? The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) asked its members–professionals who work with older people, people with disabilities and families who need assistance with caregiving issues–that very question (How do you avoid [...]
by G-J
May 23 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
Tomorrow I’m having a colonoscopy. From here on out we’re referring to it as The Test because c-o-l-o-n-o-s-c-o-p-y is too much to type. This has been scheduled since early last month. I let Steve and our son know and had already arranged for a friend to take me for the appointment. She’s not a morning [...]
by Denise
May 15 2013 in Tell Us by Denise
In yesterday’s edition of Chicago Tribune, Miss Manners answered a caregiving question. Which makes me wonder how you would answer the same question. Here’s the question: Dear Miss Manners, My husband has a chronic, debilitating illness. Frequently I field phone calls from his family or queries from friends I run into, and I don’t seem [...]
by MissAngie
Apr 21 2013 in Caring for Parents and Kids by MissAngie
If you are caring for a parent, child, grandparent, partner or any other person that is lucky enough to have you in their life this post is for you. I bet you have had moments that were stressful but later on you just had to laugh about it. As a mom, wife, caregiver to Mom [...]
by G-J
Feb 26 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
Quick! What do these things have in common: photos, music, and a video camera? They are all things that can be used to encourage positive interactions between your children and your caree. These suggestions can be used by anyone, not just a child and caree. Even if you don’t have children, you might enjoy them! [...]
by G-J
Feb 20 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
There is so much more to caregiving than what meets the eye. To begin, a family member or friend you love enough to help and care for has a health problem that necessitates your assistance. This doesn’t go away. Despite everything else going on in your life, the ill health of someone you dearly love [...]
by G-J
Jan 21 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
Our family consists of me, my husband who has Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and our son who is a 16-year-old high school junior, plus our cat. I have been a stay-at-home mom since our son was born. Actually, I don’t know any stay-at-home mom who does. The moms I know who do not work outside [...]
by Jo
Jan 19 2013 in Caring for Parents and Kids by Jo
by G-J
Jan 1 2013 in G-J's Blog by G-J
by Jo
Dec 19 2012 in Caring for Parents and Kids by Jo
by G-J
Dec 18 2012 in Community Caregiving Journal by G-J
by G-J
Dec 14 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
by G-J
Nov 27 2012 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
When I called in to one of the caregiving shows and spoke to Denise and Bette about the holidays, I said that we have turkey plates we always use on Thanksgiving. Denise asked me to blog about our tradition. I think these plates have been in our family for over 40 years. As I recall, [...]
by Jo
Nov 18 2012 in Caring for Parents and Kids by Jo
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks…” [1 Thess 5:16-18a] A year ago I wrote a post titled “Giving Thanks” where I listed some of the Caregiving related items I was thankful for. As the holiday rolled around again I contemplated what such a list would say this time around: I am thankful [...]
by G-J
Oct 27 2012 in G-J's Blog by G-J
Today, Steve and I participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Our team, “Walk for the Health of It!” had four members who raised money and walked. As a team we have currently raised $2,700 and are in fifth place for fundraising. Pretty cool! I was asked if I would speak at the opening ceremony. [...]
by G-J
Sep 13 2012 in G-J's Blog by G-J
by G-J
Sep 11 2012 in G-J's Blog by G-J
“What did everyone think of our last meeting?” the discussion moderator asked. “Brutal” was my succinct answer. “Brutal? Why?” “Because it was very difficult to sit here and listen to Steve say that he has to battle depression on a daily basis when it was obviously painful for him to say that.” “Well, I did [...]
by G-J
Aug 30 2012 in G-J's Blog by G-J
by Jo
Aug 25 2012 in Blogs, Caring for Parents and Kids, Jo's Blog by Jo
by Trish
Jul 27 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
“Seventy-three days per calendar year for developmentally disabled recipients” are what Robert gets when he lives in an Intermediate Care Facility for the Disabled (aka, New Home) in California. Robert’s home is reimbursed through the state Medicaid program (Medi-Cal) and they will lose funding for the days he is not at the home if he [...]
by Trish
Jul 16 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
My Grandmother has always looked the same to me. A very petite, Polish woman with permed hair of varying shades of red or brunette, cigarette dangling from her mouth and a scowl on her face. Even when she’s smiling. The only time I saw her age was throughout Mom’s cancer. Grandma didn’t leave Mom’s side [...]
by Trish
Jun 12 2012 in Trish's Blog by Trish
Hospitals, pneumonia and sepsis are behind us. This past weekend was all about a party! My hubby, Richard, and I have two daughters (his and hers) who are two months apart. Step-sisters so close in age? Yikes! Sounds like a disaster in the making! It hasn’t been – not even close. They don’t just tolerate [...]
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