Janet McCarthy is an experienced caregiver who says being adaptable is a key part of effective communication. “We must all have the ability to shift when needed to accommodate all parties,” she says. Being mindful of other people’s needs and feelings is necessary. Of course, … [Read more...] about Hiring A Caregiver: A Need For Flexibility, Patience, And Preparedness
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Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Scammers are persuasive and believable, whether they are pretending to be an IRS agent collecting taxes, posing as a grandchild who’s in jail and needs bail money, acting like an IT professional to get a virus off your computer, creating a fake social media profile, or professing … [Read more...] about Don’t Be Duped: Red Flags
Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power Of Visitors & Good Questions
When you visit someone, you demonstrate love and show that someone is special enough to be seen, even when not at their best. The nice thing is that you can visit in person or online via Facetime or Zoom, and it can be short. It is perfectly OK for a caregiver to ask … [Read more...] about Building Good Moments: (Part 3 of 3) The Power Of Visitors & Good Questions
Give Your Loved One Some Space (and that includes the holidays)
Holiday meals can be both wonderful and hectic. Honoring a loved one’s need for quiet as well as connection is key for success. “Sometimes the chaos of the day is too much for someone with physical or cognitive issues,” says Becky Beanblossom, former president of Home Instead … [Read more...] about Give Your Loved One Some Space (and that includes the holidays)
A Touch Of Morning Sunshine Can Help You Beam
Take a look around you. Are you sitting outside soaking up the sun's rays, or are you indoors relying on overhead lights and screens to illuminate your surroundings? Chances are, you are indoors, especially now that we have entered into some of the coldest months of the year. … [Read more...] about A Touch Of Morning Sunshine Can Help You Beam