I recently heard Dr Dr Alicia Arbaje from the John Hopkins School of Medicine discuss 10 new years resolutions for older adults. These resolutions are appropriate and timely regardless of the New Year and may include some things you can help an aging parent with. I think of them as “prevention resolutions” because most of… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Caregiver support
Long Distance Caregiving
Over the holidays I had the opportunity to visit with some high school friends that I hadn’t talked to in years. The topic of conversation wasn’t focused on our kids, jobs, or travels but rather our aging parents. The theme was the same: memory loss, concern about driving, unwillingness to move to a senior community… Read more »
Denial is common when it comes to aging parents
As Patient Advocates we know everyone has a story. Most stories we hear from clients are related to adult children struggling to do the right thing for their aging parents. I recently talked with an old friend who told me about her 90-year-old father who was living alone in the house where she grew up…. Read more »
Caregiver support for families dealing with dementia
Caring for a family member who is dealing with dementia is a rough road. This simple solution can ease the stress and has added health benefits for the caregiver. http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/04/02/walking-the-talk/?rref=health&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Health&pgtype=Blogs
Can a Patient Advocate help with your aging parents?
As Patient Advocates we know everyone has a story. Most stories we hear from clients are related to adult children struggling with doing the right thing for their aging parents. I recently talked with an old friend who told me about her 90-year-old father who was living alone in the house where she grew up…. Read more »
Mom’s Gift Is a Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones, Too
When Mom developed memory problems more than a decade ago, we knew, as caregivers, we were in for difficult years ahead. Mom transitioned through her Alzheimer’s Disease as many do. Changes in her demeanor, strange behaviors, advancing loss of memory and capabilities. Our experience with her decline was no more or less heartbreaking than anyone… Read more »
A Dose of Reality—Today’s Doctor’s Appointment
In the “old” days, we could phone for a primary care doctor’s appointment in the morning, be seen right away, spend enough time with the doctor, leave with a treatment plan, and usually feel better within a day or two. But no longer! Today it’s difficult to get an appointment, even within a few… Read more »
A Patient Advocate by Your Side
Imagine… you suffer chest pains and are swept off to the ER. The pain meds leave you too groggy to make good decisions. Or… difficult symptoms result in a diagnosis that leaves you stunned. You leave the doctor’s office remembering very little of what you’ve been told. Or… you’ve begun to find it confusing to… Read more »