These holiday survival tips can help you during your busy time of the season. We know that providing care for someone else, regardless if it is full-time or occasionally, can really tap a person's energy. It can create an incredible amount of stress for a caregiver and keep you from enjoying yourself during the holiday season. Your job as a …
Caregivers: There is a “U” in Caregiving.
I know if you read this elderly caregiver article over at the New York Times and you are caring for an elderly parent or loved one, you're probably going to shake your head in agreement that all of it sounds good. You're going to secretly think, "Wouldn't it be nice...?" You might even tell a friend about it. I would like to propose this to you: …
Aging in Place & Elderly Care: Helpful Resources
If you are preparing to, or considering, providing some level of care for your parents (either live-in or aging in place), here are a couple of good articles to read. By no means exhaustive, but all have points to consider as you begin planning. (In no particular order.) How to get good home care for aging parents Audio editions of Carol …
The Saddest Day
Bill was eyeing himself in the mirror as I began my morning routine. He always was an early riser; much more so than me. It was Saturday and I was scheduled to work with a group of volunteers at a local shelter for the better part of the day. Bill, as usual, would stick around the house, mess about in the yard or in the garage, and wait for my …
Sage Elderly Care Advice – Yes, This is Real Life
There is no way to really give an appropriate introduction for Carrol O'Dell. Her writing is incredibly readable. Her stories draw you in. Her advice and insight are uncanny. She's one of a kind. If you are struggling with the day-to-day in caring for someone aging in place, if you need a lift, a laugh, a hug or just need to know today that you …