You get the call that changes your life: Mom or Dad can’t live alone any longer. Whether the call comes from a sibling, a family friend or your loved one’s healthcare provider, it is a call that shakes the foundation of what is “normal” life. In today’s world, families are scattered across miles, states and [...]
When you begin your journey as a caregiver for a loved with Alzheimer’s, dementia or disease you are embarking on a journey that can positively impact and change your life. It is also a path that can be stressful, painful and overwhelming. Consider these seven caregiver tips from Christine Jette, RN. Get as much help [...]
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You may have heard the phrase “Promise me you will never put me in a home,” from the mouth of your aging loved ones. Maybe it was a promise you made when they were much younger and healthy. It’s a promise that brings with it a lot of emotions when faced with deciding between caring [...]
No one wants to face the decision of taking the role as the primary caregiver for an elder loved one or placing that loved one in a nursing home or other institutional setting. When faced with these tough decisions, the answer may be easy and clear, or filled with barriers that make choosing difficult. Below [...]
One of the longest journeys a caregiver makes is the seventh stage, which involves healing after the loss of the loved one. During this stage, you will find ways to accept what has happened and move on with life. The idea is not to forget the journey that led you to this point, but to [...]
If those we became responsible for caring for were healthy, we wouldn’t need to begin caring for them in the first place. The sad reality is that we care for our elder loved ones because the end is nearing. This knowledge rarely lessons the overwhelming grief we feel when the time actually comes, and our [...]
When your loved one takes residence in a nursing home or is otherwise institutionalized, your role of a caregiver changes, but does not end. Your role switches from providing care directly to advocating for your loved ones best interest. The good news is that your life can have more of a routine. You will likely [...]
One of the most difficult stages for caregivers to face is the fourth stage, where the loved on no longer realizes they are in their own home. Whether from dementia, Alzheimer’s or the progression of an illness, this stage is difficult, and as a caregiver you may be asking yourself why you are providing care [...]
Stage three begins with the actual act of providing care for your loved one. This stage can be as short as few months, or become a life-long commitment lasting many years. Inside of stage three, there are three sub-stages: Mild impairment- Elder can be left alone for several hours at a time Middle stage- A [...]