Boundaries After a few years with Alzheimer’s, mom had no boundaries, really. We were her care partners at first. As the disease progressed, we became her caregivers. We took care of all her needs. Our boundaries were just the limits of our abilities. My in-laws are … [Read more...] about Sharing A Home – Setting Boundaries When Family Moves In (part 2 of 2).
Caregiver Resources
Walking Into The Future Of Caregiving.
If you’ve ever watched Star Trek episodes, you have seen Dr. McCoy use a handy-dandy tricorder to assess the health of the crew instantaneously. Other science fiction books and films have imagined all kinds of far-fetched devices and tools to make people’s lives better. What you … [Read more...] about Walking Into The Future Of Caregiving.
Creating Connection Through Technology
As we age and the pace of life slows down a bit, we might seek out and value simple things, like connection and comfort, a bit more. Often, however, family and friends may be spread out across miles, which can make that comfort and connection a little harder to come by. The … [Read more...] about Creating Connection Through Technology
Home Caregiving: Staying Home
When you need help caring for someone you love, trust is important — you are trusting the caregiver with someone you hold dear. Whether it be skilled nursing care or companionship, care by people who have been vetted and trained and backed by a reliable company allows for ease of … [Read more...] about Home Caregiving: Staying Home
A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their eighties. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage; their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way