- Adult Day Services
- Aging in Place
- Caregiver Burnout
- Caregiver Support
- Communicating with Loved Ones
- Dealing with Grief & Guilt
- Geriatric Care Managers: How They Can Help
- Get Organized: Tools for Caregiving
- Handling Dementia Behaviors
- Hospitalization
- Respite
- Senior Driving Issues
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 »
Hospice Care: Living with Terminal Illness
Patients and their families are usually overwhelmed when faced with the diagnosis of terminal illness. Many patients are symptom-free until an illness or hospitalization reveals they have a life-limiting condition. Suddenly, everything changes. Feelings of fear, confusion, doubt, and even isolation are common. Major health decisions must be made. Most people are at a loss as to where to turn for guidance. A hospice care team can help you navigate this new terrain. It is never too early to...Read the rest of this article »
Hospice: How Chaplains Help
Hospice patients and their family members have many wonderful services available to them under the auspices of hospice care. One of these services is spiritual counseling, provided by a chaplain from the hospice’s interdisciplinary team. Hospice chaplains offer spiritual guidance and support and are committed to working with the terminally ill. What are the Rules? Every hospice has a chaplain who can assist with spiritual needs. Some people think they must be religious or practice within a particular denomination...Read the rest of this article »
Book Review: Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal
In her book Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss and Renewal, Beth Witrogen McLeod explores the process of finding meaning in human suffering. The author frames caregiving as a rite of passage—a journey toward heightened compassion and connection with one’s true self. The book is a mélange of personal experience and practical advice—from both McLeod and other professionals in the fields of aging, finance, medicine and spirituality. Caregiving offers hope and inspiration by delving into the core issues of...Read the rest of this article »
Lessons I Learned after My Father’s Death
Even after thirty years in the financial planning industry, I am constantly learning and gaining new professional experience. This time, however, the experience came from the recent, painful loss of my dad. His passing came after twelve years of his living in elder care facilities and his slow deterioration, which included dementia, the loss of his senses, his ability to perform the activities of daily living and more. As I learned with my father’s death, no matter how prepared...Read the rest of this article »
