Skills to manage in home caregivers are necessary when considering hiring in home caregiving support for an older adult. Assuming that caregivers are trained or experienced is an inaccurate belief. Few in home caregivers are trained or have extensive experience.... Read more
Aging adults find it difficult to get results from a 15-minute medical appointment. The time limitation makes it difficult to thoroughly discuss health concerns. After age 50, the likelihood of having multiple chronic diseases increases. More time is needed to receive... Read more
Decline in the ability to complete activities of daily living is a sign that an aging adult may benefit from assistance to support well-being and safety. Activities of daily living are tasks that most of us complete each day with ease. For example, eating or taking... Read more
Caregiving responsibilities change daily. Having strategies to respond positively to unexpected changes is important to maintain balance and perspective. Changes occur in the care for aging parents or a spouse and also for the caregiver. The change may be a change in... Read more
Initiating caregiving discussions with aging parents can be challenging. As an adult child, you may have attempted and failed. It’s time to try again with these proven tips. Initiating ongoing discussions about needed care and related concerns supports positive... Read more
A friend or aging family member completed their estate planning documents. You agreed to be named medical power of attorney. Do you understand the magnitude and extent of the responsibility of the role of medical power of attorney? Are you prepared to show up at the... Read more
Participation in social groups has the potential to delay cognitive decline and a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Older adults who are isolated because of choice or physical disability are more susceptible to depression, cognitive decline, and... Read more
Family conflict occurs in many family caregiving situations when aging parents begin to need assistance. Disagreement occurs about which child should provide care. Which child has the most free time. Aging parents resist the idea of adult children managing their... Read more
When asked how old they feel specific to health and aging, many senior citizens report a number lower than their actual age. This self report confirms a positive attitude and belief that good health can delay the negative effects of old age. Other seniors report... Read more
Patient neglect is becoming a more frequent occurrence among care providers. Admittedly not all patient neglect is intentional. The results of patient neglect are tragic for patients and for family members experiencing emotional upset because of the occurrences. This... Read more
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