Caregiver Claire Abel writes about her mother’s 105th birthday Amazingly, Caregiver of the Month, Claire Abel, has been caring for her mother, Anne Beversluis for 18 years! And what a history Anne has! Born in 1909, Anne’s father John Leskowits insisted she go to work to help support the[...]
We all do it. We know what we want, yet we make excuses (uh-hmmm, reasons) for postponing smart choices in our lives. Author Marc Chernoff offers “practical tips for productive living” at his website Marc and Angel Hack Life at lists 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. Choose the five i[...]
Sometimes, when ya’ hafta get away, here’s an idea for a caregiver respite. Although, it’s going to take a bit of time to plan… and then you’ll need to go through a year of training. What will you wear? Finally, did you know this is a one-way trip? You’re never co[...]
Really? That innocent face couldn’t steal Christmas! Watch this video as you listen to the poem with a delightful twist. And remember, whether you’re naughty or nice… thankfully, there’s someone who will forgive you. If the play button does not work below please click on the [...]
Caregivers can feel older than they are. View this Infographic of inspirational history-making achievements by elder in their 60s, 70s, and even 100.[...]
Guest article by Carmen Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh During the holiday season, many of us welcome friends and family into our homes, and during these happy occasions, medication safety is easy to forget. However, at a time when more than half of America’s six million prescription drug abusers report gett[...]
You know the Christmas Carol: On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to meeeee…. Last year, I received an email featuring Christmas trees from around the world. Included were the “hidden meanings” behind the lyrics, such as leaping Lords, French hens, swimming swans, and [...]
I have not met a single person who has a handle on the STUFF of LIFE. All of us deal with clutter in our lives whether it’s physical clutter or those other insidious forms, such as digital and mental clutter. While clearing out my parents’ home, I came face to face with their accumulated[...]
No Saints around Here: A Caregiver’s Days A beautifully written chronology of caregiving by Susan Allen Toth during the last months of her husband’s life with Parkinson’s. Poignantly real. Righteous, at times. Humbling. Overwhelmingly loving. Fellow caregivers will appreciate Tot[...]
A few days ago, I had the pleasure of participating in a Twitter chat as one of Caring.com’s four experts. Using #ALZcare, we answered questions and included tips for caregivers who care for people with dementia and its leading cause, Alzheimer’s. You don’t need to be a member of T[...]
