As a loving and devoted care partner to an elder loved one, you’ve probably faced more unknowns than you’d ever imagined possible. Many of my Patient Advocacy clients have told me how life’s curveballs – especially while caring for someone else – can make the job seem impossible some days. So here are some caregiver […]
I know you’re a dedicated and compassionate care partner. You try so hard to provide a safe, caring and nurturing environment, but it can be mind-numbingly difficult to manage and monitor EVERYTHING. Never is that more apparent than when your elder loved one isn’t taking their medications. Sometimes it’s glaringly apparent. Perhaps your mom is […]
Heat is just a way of life in the Clearwater, FL area. But just because it’s common for stifling heat and humidity here – even in winter – doesn’t mean older adults are any more acclimated to it. We’re heading into the thick of summer now. The “dog days,” if you will. Even kids and […]
In nearly three decades as a professional life-care planner and Board-certified Patient Advocate, I’ve learned the importance of a strong circle of support. Professional elder care services, for so many wonderful people I serve, play essential roles in that support system. I’ve spent a great deal of time the last year building a comprehensive referral […]
It’s hard enough keeping an exercise routine when everything DOESN’T hurt. Enter arthritis into the mix – the bane of nearly 60 million Americans, according to the CDC – and exercising to stay in shape is all the more difficult. Many, wishing to avoid the pain, tend to steer clear of exercising with arthritis altogether. […]
Our marketing manager’s mother moved to assisted living recently. I wish he had picked my brain a bit more about this critical question: how do we downsize as our parents transition to a care facility? There’s a lot to consider – powerful emotions, memories, logistics and more. Even at 75, the move was quite unexpected. […]
I’m thrilled to extend a warm invitation to embark on a journey of compassion – amplified by empowerment through preparation. I recently dusted off a document I use with all of my life-care planning clients here at Caregiver Support and Resources, LLC in Clearwater, FL. It’s called “Because I Love You: My Book About Me.” […]
By Maureen RulisonCaregiver Support and Resources, LLC Moving into an assisted living community, nursing home (or any other long-term facility) can be an extremely difficult decision. The main goal? Receive top-notch care while making it feel like home. Last time, we addressed the preparations that should be made – as part of a great life-care […]
A gentleman comes to church on Sunday. He is unsure where to sit. He doesn’t recognize anyone. And he can’t recall the pastor’s name. No, he isn’t a newcomer to the church. Far from it. A local businessman for more than 40 years, he has headed up several church committees over the years. He may […]
By Brian LeBlanc Today we’re doing a little happy dance because we’re talking about the joy of dementia. Yup, you read us right (and you can hear us right on this very topic in our latest podcast). Maureen and I have been on this joy of dementia kick since returning from the Pioneering a New […]
