Caregiving with Dignity
Kris was a seasoned #familycaregiver when the pandemic started. She shares with us how the pandemic has impacted her and her Grams Mary’s caregiving journey during and after the pandemic.
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Guest Post Author: Carly Cummings| MedicareLifeHealth.com Understanding the various parts of Medicare is important for caregivers. However, Medicare can seem daunting and dry. Let’s break down the basics of Medicare, so you and your loved ones can be informed to make good decisions. What is Medicare? Medicare is the national health care system for seniors, […]
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Share your #caregiving story with us. The Upside to Aging is hosting a new series that will run from November 1st through January 1st that shares individual caregiver’s stories throughout the holiday season. The holidays are a fun time to share with friends and family, but for family caregivers, this time can be overwhelming and stressful. We […]
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I can’t believe we are in June! The time has surely flown by, and I am excited to share a reflection of what’s been happening over the past year. Year three in the Upside to Aging has sure brought with it some beautiful surprises, and I want to thank YOU for your continued support of […]
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The holiday season is upon us! How did November get here and end so quickly? I wanted to write a short piece so to not to add to your already mad rush of preparations. This time of year, while fun, can be incredibly frantic. There is so much to do in a seemingly short period of […]
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I had a fabulous discussion with the AlzAuthor’s team earlier this year. These five amazing women all have their own personal journey’s with Alzheimer’s and have join forces to share and raise awareness so that other’s experiencing Alzheimer’s, or dementia do not have to feel alone. The AlzAuthor’s Team Jean Lee lives with her husband […]
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In February, I sat down with author, writer, blogger, and consultant on aging and senior issues, Carol Bradley Bursack to discuss her book and her own personal journey as a family caregiver. Her book Minding our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories is a collection of personal experiences in caregiving from a number of remarkable […]
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Medication Management! Medication management is a critical part of a caregivers duty. 60% of older adults who manage their medication do so improperly, and 76 percent are more likely to experience a significant decline in their overall health than those who take all medicines as prescribed (for more facts check out Medscape’s factsheet). As a […]
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First Published on Sixty and Me What is a staycation and how can it make caregiving during the summer easier? Let me explain. Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? If you do, then you know it can be difficult to plan even a day trip away without a long list of to-do’s and […]
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I had a fantastic conversation with Gary Joseph LeBlanc on the standards of Dementia Care Training in Hospital and LTC settings. He offered incredible insight and even provided us with tips and tricks on how to redirect individuals with dementia, so they are happy and healthy in their care. Gary is a Certified Dementia Communication Specialist […]
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There can be a feeling of guilt associated with moving your loved ones into a care home. Often, they have never discussed or planned on their preference for end-of-life care, and as their caregiver, you are left to make this difficult decision for them. I’ve worked in long-term care for over ten years, and time […]
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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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