Caregiving with Dignity
I’m proud to be working with the American Cleaning Institute to help spread the word about the #PacketsUp campaign for laundry room safety. All opinions expressed are my own. Caregiving for an older adult with dementia can have its challenges. But I firmly believe that it can also be a rewarding experience as long as you […]
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Guest Post Author: Felicia Gross, LMSW | Flow With Fe This article was orginally posted in September 2018 This month we get a two-in-one special for older adults, and we LOVE it! September is observed as both Healthy Aging Month and Fall Prevention Awareness Month. And because of this, FLOW with Fe is acknowledging the importance […]
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Guest Post Author Rebecca Greene, MSW, LSW Imagine that you’re 85, and recently moved from your hometown on the West Coast clear across the country, to be close to adult children and grandchildren. While you’re happy about the move and increased support from living near family, you also find the new living situation a bit […]
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Valoria Walker founded Aging Adult Services LLC., dba Doula By Destiny to increase the awareness of end of life care options and diminish the gaps of care patients and their family members face while dealing with the end of life situations. We often fail to plan for the care at end of life, so when […]
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Caregiving Both Ways releases on 8/15/19 But we are too excited to wait!!! Read a FREE chapter before it comes out! Click Here for FREE Chapter Preorder your copy of Caregiving Both Ways today at Amazon.com, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and INDIEBOUND! Overcome the Language Barrier of Dementia In Caregiving Both Ways, you’ll find worksheets, exercises, and essential tips for smart, […]
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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 Upside to Aging is excited to announce the upcoming release of Guide Book Caregiving Both Ways! Amazon.com, release: August 15, 2019 Preorder your copy today at Amazon.com! Caregiving Both Ways is my first book, and its contents were inspired to further the mission of the Upside to Aging. It features 10 insightful Chapters to […]
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I had an enjoyable chat with Jaclyn Guenette and Kathryn Harrison to discuss their recently released children’s book I Smile for Grandpa. I Smile for Grandpa is a beautifully illustrated and written children’s book that aims to help parents teach their kids about dementia disease. Through captivating images of woodland creatures and the fun adventures of the characters […]
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I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Eldercare Expert Diane Berardi’s show Parents Are Hard to Raise. It was such a fun experience discussing the work and mission behind The Upside to Aging and offered me the chance to give quick activity ideas to assist family caregivers in their day-to-day care. Parents […]
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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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Guest Post Author: Fiona S Giles | http://www.fionasgileswriting.com Human beings are about 60% water. We need to replace that water regularly; 6-8 glasses a day and more in hot weather. Most of us, if we’re honest, will own up to not drinking enough. Dehydration is more than being thirsty, however. It is severe and can […]
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Emerging Professionals are the Future of Long-Term Care In the Aging Services, the growing needs of Long-Term Care is a hot topic. The solutions that the field develops today are our responsibility to carry out tomorrow. With this in mind, I was interested in learning more about the ideas and ongoing projects of emerging professionals […]
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