• Do the best you can with your loved one with regard to his/her situation. It’s impossible to know everything at any given time. • Push aside guilty feelings about what you are or aren’t able to do. • Contact medical professionals or caregiver agencies for advice when you … [Read more...] about Five Rules for Caregiver Survival
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Mike Harper: What I Know Now
Mike Harper retired in 2005 after a 33-year career as a repairman with Xerox Corp. in Louisville. He is the current president of the Louisville Dulcimer Society and has been a member of the group for 14 years. In addition to his music, he has a slew of other interests that keep … [Read more...] about Mike Harper: What I Know Now
Don’t Avoid It — Deal With It
Strategies for managing your diabetes the right way. Being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes can be a serious health setback because it is a disease that, if not well-managed, could have life-threatening consequences. While diet and lifestyle changes are necessary in … [Read more...] about Don’t Avoid It — Deal With It
Be Prepared For The Unexpected With An Emergency Kit
It is a good idea for everyone to be prepared for the unexpected. Sometimes these unexpected events come in the form of natural disasters, such as a tornado or in winter, a blizzard. An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be another. Having the pieces of an emergency bag at … [Read more...] about Be Prepared For The Unexpected With An Emergency Kit
Try this Caregiving Tip
Turn a doorbell into a handy tool that can make communication between you and your loved one much easier. Dan Heins had to get creative with communication ideas after dysphasia left his wife unable to speak loudly. “One of the most clever items was a wireless doorbell. I … [Read more...] about Try this Caregiving Tip