Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Merry Christmas and Happy 2011
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey My hopes for the coming year are for peace to prevail in this turbulent world, may good health continue for yourselves and everyone you hold dear, and may we all make time to laugh, love, dream and appreciate [...]
Tender Loving Eldercare Is Now On Facebook
Due to the amazing growth and popularity of Facebook, I’m happy to announce Tender Loving Eldercare now has a Facebook Page! You have a new place to find information, resources and support during your caregiving journey — wherever you may be on that road. The Facebook Page has my most recent articles, the ever-popular inspiring [...]
Notice Decline in Your Aging Parents? Action Steps — Part 1
In a recent post I provided a checklist to use in assessing your aging parents’ daily living situations while spending time together during the holidays. If you noticed signs of decline in either their physical or cognitive abilities, what steps can adult children take next? Here are some do’s and don’ts. Don’t Feel Guilty Don’t [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Miracles — 12/1/10
In the United States we are entering the holiday season when we celebrate miracles that happened in the past. But caregivers, both family and professional, make miracles happen each and every day for their care recipients. “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or [...]
Holidays with Your Aging Parents: Don’t Miss These Warning Signs
With the holidays rapidly approaching, many adult children will have extended visits with their aging parents (or Golden Oldies as I prefer to call them.) These visits provide an excellent opportunity to watch for signs of possible decline in your Golden Oldies’ physical and/or cognitive abilities. Below is a checklist to use when visiting your [...]
Funny Fridays 11/12/10: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!
Here’s an ad for the next Carnival Splendor cruise. Don’t miss out — book your cabin now! To everyone in the wonderful TLeC community — have a great weekend!
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — Have You Thanked a Caregiver?
Each November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States. I wrote this tribute in 2008 and wish to share it again to honor and thank family caregivers world-wide. What is Caregiving? C is for caring more for others than for yourself A is for appreciating that all human beings deserve dignity and respect R is [...]
Positive Signs of Change in Hospital Care for Seniors
While visiting an elderly family member in the hospital last month, I was pleasantly surprised by these signs posted on the wall of her room: She also sported an orange neon wristband which alerts all staff at a glance when a patient is a potential fall risk. Hospitals are finally becoming more sensitive to our [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Support — 10/27/10
If you having trouble viewing this video, click here. “I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” ~ Pablo Casals If you are a caregiver . . . deep gratitude for caring so much about the welfare of your care partner. If you know a caregiver who may [...]
A Hospice Doctor Makes House Calls
I read a touching story in our local paper today which describes very clearly how hospice care helps a patient as well as her entire family. Teryl Zarnow, the columnist, writes: We all approach the end of life as beginners. Mayo, who practiced outpatient geriatric medicine for 20 years, probably knows more about death than [...]
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