Male caregivers deny feeling stressed and angry about caregiving responsibilities. Caregiving for a wife, an aging mother, or father is unfamiliar territory and quickly progresses to responsibilities and tasks that have a very personal and human element. Caregiving... Read more
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, NCGPatient 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... Read more
Caregiving and daily life routines that result in the development of a care plan may prove to be a fascinating subject when caring for elderly parents. How many of us are in a routine that seems normal but when viewed from the outside may be considered abnormal or at... Read more
October 15, 2015, Lakewood, Colorado Death changes everything. Some view Pamela D. Wilson’s life as tragic—she lost two siblings, her mother and father, and nearly all aunts, uncles, and grandparents by the time she turned 38. As a long-time caregiving advocate, care... Read more
After years of writing and re-writing, my book, The Caregiving Trap: Solution’s for Life’s Unexpected Changes, will be released on October 6, 2015. An early sneak peek of the e-book is available through Amazon’s Kindle Library. This coming week,... Read more
An investigative report by Michael Berens of the Seattle Times brings to light the hidden underground of placement agencies helping older adults locate retirement communities. Many tout their services as FREE while they accept thousands of dollars from retirement... Read more