When a parent allows you to be a caregiver for their children, you should do your very best to give them the same care that the children’s parents would give them. You are obligated to comply with their wishes in order to properly care for their children. Treat the child as you would if the [...]
Posted on August 2nd, 2010 by Peter
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In the past, when a family caregiver needed to provide increased amount of time and care, to keep the aging senior at home, it was expected that they would do so in spite of any financial or emotional sacrifice. Aging baby boomers are changing that expectation and many are doing it out of necessity.A family [...]
Posted on June 20th, 2010 by Peter
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Okay, so you’re your Mom’s caregiver. Or your Dad’s. Or your Grandma’s. And, though you’re a bit scared, you’re going to do your best.Wonderful! But have you chosen the right best to do? Are your choices even possible? Let’s take a look, shall we?Your Five Best Bests: 1. You are going to fight back your [...]
Posted on April 23rd, 2010 by Peter
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Taking care of an elderly parent can be a Jekyll and Hyde experience for family caregivers.On the one hand providing care to an aging parent can be very rewarding. It brings the caregiver adult child and their parent closer together. On the other hand, increasing responsibilities ramp up caregiver stress and heightens tension within the [...]
Posted on April 17th, 2010 by Peter
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So here you are, caregiver to Dad. Or Mom. Or even Auntie Eunice. You never thought you’d do it. You’re not quite sure you want to even now. But here you are.Well done, you. Give yourself a really big pat on the back, or get your Mom, your dad or Auntie Eunice to help with [...]
Posted on March 30th, 2010 by Peter
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Communication goes on in many ways: exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing or behavior. It is no surprise that most families develop a special and unique communications style. When we talk to our family members, not only do we search for signs of love, but we also look for signs [...]
Posted on March 28th, 2010 by Peter
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When the time comes for a senior to need additional care services in their home or in an assisted living community, you will have the option of hiring a senior home care agency to provide the services or finding an independent caregiver to hire directly.Which is the right choice?It is far better to hire a [...]
Posted on March 12th, 2010 by Peter
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Finding the right caregiver to take care of your loved is not always an easy task. Here are some key interview questions to help you get started. Be sure to take notes during the interview. Always check the references of at least two final applicants. Do not wait too long to make the offer, as [...]
Posted on March 5th, 2010 by Peter
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One of the greatest fears of older adults is the loss in independence. That loss is felt acutely when it translates into the need for institutional living. Even the most luxurious congregant living facility isn’t the same as your own home. “Aging in place” is the chief desire of our aging parents, but for some, [...]
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by Peter
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Caring for one’s loved ones is a tough job that requires a lot of responsibility. As a family caregiver, not only do you have to manage your loved one’s health and medical needs, you also have to manage their daily living needs, including legal, financial, and social concerns. Judging from the important issues listed above, [...]
Posted on January 31st, 2010 by Peter
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