Caregiving with Dignity
Originally posted on Age In America:
“My mother and father wanted the best for me. My father worked at Bethlehem Steel [at Sparrow’s Point]. He was a good provider. We also had a grocery story. My mother had me in piano lessons and I did piano recitals. I even went to Peabody Preparatory but I didn’t…
First posted on Sixty and Me on May 9, 2017. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are not an ideal topic for conversation. They are a painful nuisance that accounts for 8.1 million people visiting their primary care physician each year. However, the severity of symptoms that can occur in an older adult makes it a necessary conversation […]
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Summer is just around the corner! A perfect time to take that well deserved time off from work, to relax, have fun, and create special memories with friends and family. But how do you plan a vacation from work when part of your job is taking care of a loved one with living with Dementia […]
Read MoreOriginally posted at Sixty and Me Our memories mean so much to us. They provide us with a sense of self and stand as a reminder of the journey we have taken in this life. And the memories we share with the people closest to us become an intricate piece of our identity. As these […]
Read MoreFirst Published on Sixty and Me on January 18, 2017. Winter truly is a beautiful season! White fresh snow covers the ground and the sun glistens on icicles hanging on tree branches and windows. And there is nothing quite like curling up with a cup of tea and a warm blanket to peer out at the wintry […]
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#AlzAuthors is an inspiring community that through shared stories and experiences spread the message of hope, love, and care into an often disheartening conversation. I’m honored to be among their ranks and hopeful that their continued works will broaden the conversation so that no one living with or caring for Alzheimer’s will feel as they […]
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Every Long Term Care unit in the country is required to have an Activity Calendar. This Calendar serves several purposes, but mainly provides a daily guide of opportunities to keep our residents both physically and mentally active. Without the Activity Department to intervene residents would often sit in front of a TV all day. As […]
Read MoreFirst Posted by Sixty and me The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home, and it has always been my favorite place during the holiday season. The hustle and bustle start shortly after Halloween as the grocery lists get started, and the famous family recipes emerge from their recipe boxes. From Generation […]
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As our population continues to age and the demand to age in place continues to grow, family caregivers have assumed the responsibility of caring for our older population. In the post, Investing in the ‘New Normal’: Are Companies Afraid to Admit Caregiving is now a Business Problem? I discussed the need for companies to recognize this growing number of […]
Read MoreFirst published at Sixty and Me on October 11, 2016 “There’s often a combination of excitement and anxiety as people approach retirement. The excitement comes from having more free time, but the anxiety comes from figuring out how much can I afford to spend? And what will I do with all that time?” – Kevin Reardon We […]
Read MorePhoto Credit: http://rosenspearslaw.com/resident-rights-month/ October is Resident’s Rights Month! Since 1981, Nursing homes across the country have dedicated a week in October to Resident Rights. The celebration was expanded to the whole month in 2011 by the National Consumer Voice. And this year’s focus is My Vote Matters! Celebrating Resident Rights is an excellent way to empower […]
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A diagnosis of Dementia or Alzheimer’s can turn our world upside down. Suddenly our once competent and independent loved one is having difficulty recalling some of the most important aspects of their lives. As caregivers, our relationship with them will undoubtedly change. As we try to navigate our new roles, it is easy to trade […]
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The Upside to Aging 