Every year we start out with goals and resolutions for ourselves. But what about the one you are caregiving for? Start them out this year by making sure you have everything in place. 1. Do you have all of your new medical information together? December is a time for change; verify that you have all [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Whether you are taking care of a parent or loved one, or have an in home care giver come into your loved one’s home, there are certain things you should have readily available at all times as the caregiver. Use this checklist to create an information sheet and have it readily available. Tuck one into [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As a caregiver, it’s not only important for you to keep your loved one in the best shape possible, it’s also important to take care of yourself as well. Now there’s good news for women who follow the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet. DASH is a diet low in animal protein, moderate in [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )In America, we have long assumed our foods are safe. So when it makes front page news that there is contamination, such as salmonella poisoning, we all sit up and take note. Salmonella is usually associated with bacteria in raw meat, poultry or dairy products. But your fruits and vegetables can also carry the bacteria. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )If you don’t live with your elderly parents, one of your many concerns may be their eating habits. Are they getting good quality meals every day? In some cases, your parents may still enjoy cooking, but they have lost the ability to get to the grocery store on a regular basis. Many stores offer delivery [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )You may have noticed her driving a bit slower, or parking further out then normal. Maybe she just had an accident. Or maybe you’ve been in the car with her and you turn just a bit nervous as she slows down for green lights. Maybe it’s time to evaluate her driving skills. The AARP has [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )1. Choose 10 to 20 or your loved one’s favorite songs. Take out one word from the title, and have your loved one fill in the blanks. 2. Buy an easy Sodoku puzzle book and have your loved one do one puzzle per day. 3. Choose a crossword puzzle and work it together. 4. Word [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )When Jenny’s mom first went into the hospital, she started doing a few things around her home. She started getting it into order for the day she recovered and came back to resume her normal life. After weeks of recovery, Jenny’s mom did come home – but not in the same state as before she [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Want to avoid one of the 45,827 malls or shopping centers in the United States during this holiday shopping season? Hate to circle endlessly to find a parking space at the mall? Do you despise wall-to-wall crowds and the opportunity for an ID thief to nab your personal information or steal your packages? You are [...]
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