Lessons From End of Life: Stories from the Bedside
This is a difficult topic for Toula. I expect it is for you, too. Death is a natural and important part of our life cycle, yet end of life care is often misunderstood and ignored.…
Category Archives: How to Deal
How To Reduce Falls? THINK More | 11/12/16
Is your loved one prone to falling? Are you? That is a scary thought. Your loved one experiences the pain, while you have the extra caregiving demands. There are things that you can do so…
I’m Here, Not There. Now What? | 9/24/16
Are you still a caregiver if your loved one doesn’t live with you? Of course you are. Many of us are “long-distance caregivers.” Our loved ones are in other facilities, maybe other cities, or even…
7-23-16 | Learning from a Crash Test Dummy
What can we learn from a Crash Test Dummy? Crash Test Dummies are not just for car commercials. They help us learn a lot about crashes BEFORE WE GET INTO ONE! Wouldn’t you like to…
What Comes First: Getting Old or Getting Depressed? | 6/25/16
Is your loved one feeling gloomy or sad? Is it happening more often? Are you worried that it could lead to depression? More and more, caregivers are reporting that their loved ones are falling into…
How to Stay Out Of The Hospital | 5/28/16
It is not much fun to be in a hospital. Do you agree? It is not fun for your loved one. It is less fun for the caregiver, like you. Some people are at high…
WHO CALLED THE COPS? | 4-2-16
Flashing lights. Sirens. What runs through your mind? What would you do if they stopped at your house? Knocked on your door? Who called the cops? Why? Was it you? Let’s get real. This can…
Broken Hearts are Not Just in Songs | 3-19-16
How many songs do you know about a “broken heart?” Do they bring a tear to your eye? One heart-wrenching song is “Tears in Heaven”, by Eric Clapton. He wrote it after losing his four-year…
3/5/16 | Why Do They Behave That Way? – Learn Why
Is it time again to tell yourself, “I love my loved one”? I understand. It is hard to be a caregiver, especially caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or any other form of dementia.…
1/09/16 | Be a better caregiver
January 2016. Does it really feel like a “NEW” year? Or just more of the same? It can be different. You can find strength. You can be a better caregiver this year. I can help…