Caregiving with Dignity
Originally posted August 2, 2016 Leading experts in the field – AARP, the CDC, and the National Institute on Aging – have all told us that 90% of people have expressed the desire to age in place. This high percentage may not be a total surprise. As discussed in a previous post, the comforts of the home are […]
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The other day as I was out shopping a woman fell just outside of a department store. The step out front of the store was barely painted, and the store did very little to come to her aid. In conversation with an employee, she admitted that this isn’t the first time an older adult fell […]
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This week I wanted to re-visit one of our original blog posts on social isolation. Too often, I hear of older adults living on their own without the proper social supports to keep them company. Social isolation is a very real and serious dilemma for our aging seniors in their home, and it is so […]
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The Power of Notetaking It seems simple, but notetaking can be your number one tool in caregiving. A significant decline in the health of older adults will often bring with it a ton of new information that you as their caregiver will need to know and remember. This coupled with the natural struggle of coming […]
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Guest Post Author: John Stuart | angelcarers.com If your loved one requires round-the-clock care, but they’re reluctant to leave their lifelong home, then hiring a live-in carer could be the perfect alternative. Live-in carers provide specialist care to your loved one in the comfort of their own home, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge […]
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First published on Sixty and Me. Knowing how to recognize a good opportunity to start looking for long-term care options can be difficult. Whether we are looking for ourselves, a family member or a loved one, considering senior care can often signal an unwanted decline in our or their health. In many cases, admitting that […]
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The use of robotics and other AI Technology in Long Term Care is a highly debated topic, and there are fair arguments both for and against. Their use, however, seeks to solve a grave concern in the field. The number of adults 65+ by 2050 is expected to rise to 88 million. At such […]
Read MoreThe other day as I was out shopping a woman fell just outside of a department store. The step out front of the store was barely painted, and the store did very little to come to her aid. In conversation with an employee, she admitted that this isn’t the first time an older adult fell […]
Read MoreWhy we need to incorporate the community into our definition of aging in place. So much of our lives involve being with or being around other people. Almost all of us will engage with others on a daily basis whether it is with our families, our friends, or our community. Socializing becomes almost second nature, […]
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In the first post of this series, why is everyone talking about aging in place? We defined aging in place as the ability to live in our home and our community as we age. In recent years, the demand to age in place has created a booming market for in-home care services. There are a variety of […]
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Leading experts in the field – AARP, the CDC, and the National Institute on Aging – have all told us that 90% of people have expressed the desire to age in place. This high percentage may not be a total surprise. As discussed in a previous post, the comforts of the home are important to all of us. […]
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The Upside to Aging 