Secrets to Relating to Older Loved Ones
Life does not stand still, but many older folks wish it would. Many older folks long for the “remember when…” days….the days when they felt as invincible as we do today.
Dignity Lost And Found
The author shares her views on dignity as it relates to her mother and other elders while being cared for by health aides.She invents a garment that would help cover a client while in the process of bathing, to promote dignity.
“Elder Rage” – A Success Story
The author shares her experiences about her care giving for her father who has dementia; including the negative and positive sides
Not Seeing the Forest for the Trees
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
- Wellness
The author describes her ‘personal awakening’ in this article. She is a caregiver for a parent who had for a time, ignored her own needs as a person. She shares her insights as a daughter and caregiver.
More On Isolation And Your Return Into The Real World
- Aging
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Grief and Bereavement
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
This article helps the caregiver get back into the flow of ‘real life’ after caregiving. It addresses the issues that many caregivers are faced with after their job is done.
Decisions On Placing A Loved One
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Long Term Care
- Wellness
Wonderful insight…shares personal experience and helps guide the reader as to how to prepare for and find a proper facility for a loved one
Choosing A Nursing Home
- Aging
- Caregiver Issues
- Financial, Insurance, Legal Matters
- Long Term Care
- Research
- Residential Options
The decision is probably one of the hardest ones you will ever face in our lifetime.. key info on info to look for while searching for a home.
Directory Of Resources Related To Nursing Homes
Directory of various resources related to Nursing Homes and Elderly Issues
Through the Journaling Process
- Care for the Caregiver - Nurturing
- Caregiver Issues
- Caregivers: Experiences & Ideas
- Children & Youth
- Death and Dying
- Grief and Bereavement
- Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
Article address the true need for teenagers and children to be able to grieve the illness or death of a loved one in a healthy productive way…it encourages healing through journaling, for all concerned.
Loved Ones Dying
A very inspiring and uplifting story.The author shares her end of life walk with both her parents…