Going to the doctor can be quite stressful. But when you are taking your parents to the doctor, the stress factor is off the charts! As with other aspects of caring for your parents, going to the doctor can take on its on dynamic. In order to alleviate some of ...
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Monday the 14th, 2010 at 8 a.m.“Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Many of us recall this phrase from a commercial scene of an elderly person falling and pushing a security button that alarms someone to call for help. Sometimes, we even joke about it when we need help up off the ...
Read More Monday the 24th, 2010 at 8 a.m.Memorial Day…some see it as a carefree holiday to swim and barbeque on the grill. Others see it as a celebration of life, a day to remember lives lost as men and women have fought and protected our country. Many of us have loved ones who are serving or ...
Read More Wednesday the 19th, 2010 at 8 a.m.A consistent challenge caregivers face is encouraging good nutrition, or just making sure the person they are caring is eating a healthy meal. Individuals being cared for may not be motivated or even want to eat. It is important to make sure there is not a medical reason for not ...
Read More Monday the 17th, 2010 at 12 p.m.The CAREjourney.com Team has been asked lately how to deal with non-supportive family members. Maybe your brother does not think Mom needs to have an outside caregiver come and help her with normal activities such as dressing or bathing. Maybe your sister is in denial about the need to ...
Read More Monday the 10th, 2010 at 1 p.m.This week is National Drinking Water Week. As communities are celebrating and focusing on one of our most precious national resources, CAREjourney.com is exploring the health benefits.
As we care for our loved ones, and try to care for ourselves, it is important to consider the benefits of water ...
Read More Monday the 3rd, 2010 at 1 p.m.What if you could not bathe yourself? What if you could not dress yourself without assistance? What if you experienced so much pain when you walked, you decide to not eat lunch or dinner because it’s too much effort to get to the kitchen? What if you were loosing ...
Read More Thursday the 22nd, 2010 at 8 a.m.How do you know if it is time to seek assistance for your loved one? The important question to ask is, “Are mom and dad safe?” Here are just few signs it may be time to hire assistance:
Tuesday the 20th, 2010 at 9 a.m.As CareGivers, we may feel that our tasks are endless and we continually focus on the needs of those we are caring for rather than tending to our own needs. April 16th is National Stress Awareness Day. In honor of this day, CAREjourney.com is addressing CareGiver stress and ...
Read More Thursday the 15th, 2010 at 9 a.m.My grandfather passed away peacefully June 2009. He died like most of us would want: at home, after dinner, in his favorite chair while reading a book. This fact has brought me comfort over the past year, but I cannot say it has helped the depth of grief I have ...
Read More Saturday the 10th, 2010 at 9 a.m.It’s time to step outside, take a deep breath of air and enjoy springtime! You may be a Family CareGiver, a CareGiver taking care of a client, or an individual needing care. Regardless, a dose of sunshine does wonders. On those sunny springtime days, you can see the bright ...
Read More Friday the 2nd, 2010 at 9 a.m.As family caregivers, we can get locked into a rut and forget that we have a support system right in front of us…our family and friends. Often, they will let you know that they are there to help you, but a typical response is to say, “Thanks!” and never ...
Read More Thursday the 25th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Here is a true, yet common story:
A woman's loved one was diagnosed with an untreatable stage 4 cancer. The doctors said it was time to explore hospice options. She started looking for a hospice referral and a ‘home health’ referral. As she described her needs for ‘home health ...
Read More Friday the 19th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Question: Which situation may require assistance from a home health agency?
Answer: 6. All of the above.
A home health agency can help through a very challenging ...
Read More Tuesday the 9th, 2010 at 9 a.m.Doctors make a significant contribution to your “Caregiving Team”. Every team needs to have a General Physician (GP) who specializes in the phase of life your loved one is in. For instance, an aging parent needs a doctor that specializes in geriatrics. It is important the GP has a holistic ...
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