Talking to Yourself: Helping or Hurting?
“Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right.” —Henry Ford Our thoughts and beliefs are very powerful. What we focus on expands in our lives, what we dwell on becomes our experience. That little voice inside our heads that never lets anything go without a comment, remark or evaluation, can be very critical and unforgiving. What we say to ourselves can determine our attitudes, shape our choices and influence how we live our lives....Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Geriatric Care Managers Explained: What They Do, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One
What They Do Geriatric Care Managers are professional advocates who help seniors and their caregivers lead the highest possible quality of life. Trained in any of a number of fields related to long-term care, the GCM acts as your guide, primarily identifying problems and offering solutions. GCMs are trained to recognize telltale signs in your loved one that indicate specific needs-signs that are clear to trained professionals, but which you may not be able to recognize yourself. GCMs can...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Just When You Thought There Was No One to Help...Part 1 of 2
I first met Hank* 4 months after his heart attack. He was in his mid-seventies, living in a horrible nursing home: the kind with a foul smell, where two beds crowd one small room, and there are patients crying for help. Hank was on oxygen, tied to his bed, and had a permanent indwelling catheter. He was unshaven and dressed in a hospital gown. Hank was largely ignored by the staff because he was angry, combative, and had been...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Just When You Thought There Was No One to Help...Part 2 of 2
Recently, I wrote about a client of mine whose health was in decline. Read Just When You Thought There Was No One to Help...Part 1 of 2. Hank moved into a permanent room on the nursing floor. The nurses there noticed that the wound on his arm was not healing and recommended that he go to a wound care clinic. In turn, the wound clinic sent him to a surgeon. The surgeon recognized that this was on the site...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Respite Care: What It Is & Where to Get It
Respite care is the temporary relief provided to a caregiver when someone else assumes his or her role as caregiver. Respite can last anywhere from a few hours to several weeks or even months. Respite care is particularly important for family caregivers, who often juggle multiple responsibilities in addition to their caregiving duties. The pressures of caregiving can lead to caregiver burnout, a critical point when a caregiver is no longer able to take care of his or her...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
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