When moving a loved one into your home who needs complete care, setting up their room requires preparation and planning to deal with multiple caregivers, along with a few other items. Here is a quick checklist: • Labels on all items, especially medical equipment • … [Read more...] about Prep And Plan With A Checklist
Caregiver Resources
Serve Up Some Comfort
Comfort can come in many forms. Here are some ideas for those you love: Pictures and Connection: It would be comforting for loved ones to know what’s going on with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A digital frame that is set up for family members to send … [Read more...] about Serve Up Some Comfort
Get Connected: 6 Ways to Brighten Your Social Game
Ever wonder why you love spending all day with your best friend? Or why that one-hour date with your bridge club quickly turned into three fun-filled hours? Studies show that spending time connecting with friends and family can keep your brain healthy, boost self-esteem, and … [Read more...] about Get Connected: 6 Ways to Brighten Your Social Game
Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
End of Life Pain Management is Often Necessary As a physician with Hosparus Health, I frequently address the misconception that choosing comfort will shorten life expectancy. In reality, many patients live the same amount of time — or even longer — when they are not … [Read more...] about Your Loved One Shouldn’t Be Miserable
Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.
Should I Always Take Her Calls? Hello Sanity, My mom lives in assisted living. My two siblings live further away, but do talk to my mom often. I, though, am the ones she calls with errands, complaints, and the “take me out of here” calls. She sometimes calls several times … [Read more...] about Seeking Sanity: Advice from the front lines of caregiving.