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Families
Families: Mothers & Fathers, Brothers & Sisters, the in-laws and the outlaws. If it weren't for families of one sort or another none of us would exist. It's family that most caregivers are concerned about, and it's usually family that either supports us in our caregiving or drives us berserk...or both. In this department we try to unravel some of the complexities of families and caregiving.
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We Need To Talk: Having A Family Meeting
Should we have a family meeting? If you're asking the question, the answer is probably, "Yes." If you have concerns about an older family member, and you have siblings or other close relatives, a family meeting can be the best way to share those concerns and begin putting together a plan . . . keep reading
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas For the Senior in Your Life
There are only a few days remaining to find a gift for the older mother in your life. And if you're reading this you are probably also the one in charge of finding and wrapping that Mother's Day gift, whether it's really from "you" or not. Browse through this collection of senior gift ideas if you need a kick-start: . . . keep reading
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Relocating With A Senior
Moving from one location to another with your aging parent? It could be because of a job transfer, or simply because you are heading for greener pastures. Bringing a senior along on your move adds to the things you will need to research about your prospective new home . . . keep reading
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Last Minute Senior Gift Ideas
No matter how many "Gift Ideas For Seniors" lists you read, it's still not always easy to find the perfect gift for the older people in our lives. How many scented powders can one elderly lady use in a lifetime, and how many warm flannel shirts can one man wear? . . . keep reading
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Real Holiday Survival Tips
As I read the 12-dozenth caregiver holiday advice column about how to survive the holidays I must agree, they all have great suggestions about reducing expectations, delegating chores, and accepting that things will probably be "different" this year. Good suggestions all, yet why don't they seem to be as helpful as we'd hoped? . . . keep reading
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How Can My Brother Assign Our Father's POA to Me?
My mother and father both made out power of attorney several years ago. They assigned each other, with my brother as the second. My mother passed away last year, and my father is now in a dementia home. My brother is being transferred to an office in Belgium and won't be able to manage my father's affairs from so far away. How can he assign me to take over as poa for my father? . . . keep reading
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Self-Neglect: The Most Common Form of "Abuse"
When we read in the news about adult abuse or neglect it is usually a horrific story about a vulnerable senior who has been physically or financially injured by someone. Yet considerably more than half the cases investigated by state adult protective agencies involve elder self neglect with no involvement of another abusing person . . . keep reading
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Seniors Who Abuse Their Caregivers
For every identified case of elder abuse we are convinced that there are at least as many seniors abusing a caregiver. This abuse is rarely recognized outside the caregiving circle, and caregivers who are being abused on a daily basis are desperate for support and resources they can't find or are afraid to ask for . . . keep reading
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Starring...Your Senior
A crazy-making phenomenon common to families caring for someone with mid-stage dementia is their seemingly instant ability to look completely lucid and "with it" when they're with someone they want to impress. In addition to making us nuts, this can undermine our ability to get the support we need from both family members and professionals . . . keep reading
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Adjusting to a New Living Situation
Most "experts" will advise allowing as long as six months for a senior to adjust to a new living situation. Both moving in with family and moving to assisted living require a process of adjustment by everyone. Knowing how most people typically work through this kind of adjustment will help you weather the storm . . . keep reading
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Family Meeting Guide
Organizing a family meeting to talk about caregiving can resemble herding cats. It helps to have a tool to get everyone focused and on the same page so everyone's time and effort in getting together for a family meeting will be worthwhile . . . keep reading
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Mediation: Resolving Elder Care Conflicts Without a Battle
Jerrod and Morgan Williams have been at odds for several years about their mother's care. Now a decision must be made and they are no closer to agreement. Gregory Jakes' children and his doctors all agree that he must stop driving. Even though his son has twice disabled the car, Gregory has twice had it repaired and continues to drive. Both of these families were referred to mediation as a last resort before turning to the courts to resolve their conflicts. . . . keep reading
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Moving Back Home to Care For Aging Parents
In a difficult economy everyone is watching their dollars. Many adult children are giving serious thought to moving back home to help care for Mom and Dad. This way everyone can conserve their funds and help each other. There are several things to think about before you pack your bags. . . . keep reading
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Alzheimers Disease
