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Caregivers Need to Maintain Their Social Life

posted about 23 hours ago by MindingOurElders | 2 comments
Sometimes it's just easier to stay home. I'll admit I have these thoughts more often than most people, as I don't have a very social personality. However, when it comes to caregivers, it's often undeniably true - it easier to stay home.
When you a...

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“Walking You Home” Underscores Dignity of Life

posted 3 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
ear Readers: Recently I received in the mail my monthly newsletter from Rosewood on Broadway. As I read Staci Kouba’s article on the Walking You Home program, warm tears washed the late-day fog from my eyes. During the death process,

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The Bear Hug Waltz

posted 3 days ago by Donna W. | 0 comments
I have been writing about caregiving for mom since 2006. In a journal or diary format I have shared my journey, the emotions, the incidents, the learning, trial and error, many things that encompasses being a caregiver for your parent. I continue ...

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If I Don't Do It, Who Will?

posted 3 days ago by Donna W. | 0 comments
If I Don't do it Who Will? Transitioning From Daughter to Caregiver

In 2006, at 93 years of age, mom was fragile and strong, smart and sometimes 'fuzzy'. She had a great sense of humor and a twinkle in her blue eyes. If she got mad, she could giv...

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Two Parents with Dementia: How Do We Cope?

posted 5 days ago, updated 2 minutes later by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since my sister passed away I have no one to help me. I get sad and frustrated with them both. How do I deal with my feelings?
These are powerful words from one Agingcare.com fo...

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Holidays and Guilt Free Imprefection

posted 8 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
The holiday season is upon us. How on earth, as we care for elders with dementia, children of many ages with great expectations, multiple housing arrangements and the outside pressures of holiday "cheer," do we cope?

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How Do People Pay for In-home Care?

posted 10 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Dear Carol: My mom needs more help than I can provide. I’d like to get someone to go into her home for a few hours a day, but I don’t know how to pay for this. – Linda

Dear Linda: In-home care agencies are a good way to find flexible care for peo...

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Alzheimer's Video a Powerful Reminder

posted 19 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
This video is a must-see for anyone who has become impatient with repeated questions from an elder with dementia (who hasn't?). The message is there - please turn on your speakers and hear/view

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High Tech Systems Help Keep Track of Wanderers

posted 22 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Wandering is a huge issue for many caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. The biggest problem may be that one never knows when the urge to wander will hit the person with the disease. Even if the care receiver has never wandered before, wh...

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Medicare Part D and Veteran Scam

posted about 1 month ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
ear Readers: It’s the time of year when seniors or those who care for them need to be doing some Medicare housekeeping. The Insurance Department is gearing up for the Medicare Part D annual enrollment period.

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