Wanna Jitterbug? The Cell Phone, Not the Dance
Some friends bought their mother, another Golden Oldie whom I know and adore, a cell phone – mainly to keep with her when she was out and about in case of emergency. They purchased the phone and service, charged the phone, and went over the instructions for use in detail with their mom. P.S. To their great frustration, their [...]
When Your Aging Parent Is Hospitalized – Part 3
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on this topic. Click here to see Part 1. Click here to see Part 2. When my Dad had surgery to replace his broken hip at age 95, he spent one week in the hospital recuperating and then almost two more weeks in a rehabilitation facility. [...]
It Is Better to Laugh Than to Cry!
This is supposedly a true account recorded in the Police Log of Sarasota, Florida. An elderly Florida lady did her shopping and, upon returning to her car, found four males in the act of leaving with her vehicle. She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at the top of her [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love. –Basil
Baby-proofing Your Aging Parents’ Home
Often times in life everything comes full circle. Our parents kept us safe when we were youngsters, and now it is our turn to be sure our Golden Oldies’ homes are as safe as possible for them as they age. The goal is to allow them to live safely in their own homes (or age in place) [...]
When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on this topic. Click here for Part 1. Click here for Part 3. Being in the hospital can be scary for people of all ages. If your aging parent is hospitalized for even a short time, here are some things you can do to make it [...]
A New Way to Share With Your Spouse?
After my last post about how very many roles we play as family caregivers, I just had to post this joke to balance out those stressful thoughts and bring some laughter back into our lives. The old man placed an order for one hamburger, French fries and a drink. He unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully [...]
How Many Hats Do Family Caregivers Wear?
Do you remember enjoying the classic Dr. Seuss book “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” from your childhood? It came to mind today as I was thinking about how many hats we wear while caring for our aging parents. An Institute of Medicine report lists roles that many of us will find familiar: Companion Coach Homemaker [...]
It Is Better to Laugh Than to Cry!
Here’s a little funny to help relieve some caregiver stress. I try to choose laughter over tears — well, for the most part. While on a road trip, an elderly couple stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. After finishing their meal, they left the restaurant and resumed their trip. When leaving, the elderly woman [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
People will forget what you said. People will even forget what you did. But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel. –Unknown
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