Elder Care ABC

Throughout the caregiving transition, you will no doubt require the services of an elder care attorney. You may be surprised, or even angered if you, the primary caregiver, are not included in the discussions. Even if you set the appointment, if your charge is mentally impaired or if you are now the primary decision maker, [...]

As a hospice volunteer, past employee and experienced family member, I’m often asked by friends and relations to explain what, exactly, hospice is and isn’t. A previous post by Janice answers some of the common myths of hospice, but one question begs to be answered – does your loved one qualify? There is no better [...]

April is Stress Awareness month and anyone who has ever provided senior care for a loved one fully understands the stress that can come with the territory.  Some crisis situations may cause extreme stress, but others are a part of a caregiver’s day to day duties.   As caregivers, we can learn to recognize stress and [...]

Recently, I was at my father-in-law’s house when he answered the phone. I listened in the background as he listened, and then gave his address. Then he started to give his social security number… I clicked the receiver before he could finish. How could this financially savvy senior so easily be persuaded to give such [...]

Preventing Delirium Studies have shown that hospitalized elder care patients have a 50% greater risk for delirium, an acute and sudden decline in the ability to focus, perception and cognition. Delirium can lead to mental decline, prolonged hospital stays and added stress for caregivers. In addition, it often results in a greater incidence of need [...]

Providing senior help to those with heart disease may come in many forms, but one approach to offer senior help is to learn all you can about heart disease. By doing this, you often learn the warning signs of a heart attack and can offer senior help if it is needed. Growing up, I would [...]

Communication can easily be by far one of the most difficult parts about dealing with the elderly, deterioration. Sometimes complex sentences or questions can be confusing, so making them simpler Communication can easily be by far one of the most difficult parts about dealing with the elderly, especially when it comes to those who have [...]

Last month we  started an Eldercare Blog Carnival.  You can see the first one here: http://eldercareabcblog.com/eldercareabc-blog-carnival-spring-edition/ This week we are  calling all caregiving bloggers to join us.  April is Stress Awareness Month and for the next issue of the Eldercare Carnival I’d like to share your good posts to help caregivers beat the odds that [...]