I went to the gym the other night. Yes, I know I should go every night but sometimes I negotiate with myself and lose. But while at the gym I realized that the majority of the members were baby boomers. We attend for fun, respite from care giving and exercise. Actually any baby boomer reading [...]
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A fellow caregiver sent a really funny video to me. It is by a woman that was doing an invocation at a convention. She added a few funny words to the prayer that I just had to share for anyone you know that is a caregiver or just old enough to appreciate the humor. Enjoy [...] No one was available the day that Suzy needed someone to go with her dad to the doctor. She decided to take the day off from her job and take him. The receptionist could see the strained look on her face. Suzy knew that she would need to go into the doctors office with her [...] 1 Make eye contact with both the caregiver and the person getting care when discussing medical alternatives, instructions or concerns. So often the caregiver providing the information for a loved one is the only one who receives eye contact from the health professional. Now, it is natural to speak to the person speaking. But a [...] For me being Caregiver Friendly, range from complex to completely simple. Many, many are preforming tireless acts, intervening with time and life saving steps plus more. Some are acts of volunteers and others are the hand holding and kind smile from a health professional to a caregiver. I pondered over how good it would be [...] AARP is sponsoring what looks like an awesome event in Orlando for caregivers. The event is called Celebration of Caregiving and promises to provide resources and support for caregivers. But if you cannot be there in person, (because you are caregiving ) then they had the insight to set up a streaming option. How cool! [...] What is the so-called “Sandwich Generation? The definition below ,from the author of the term, gives you a firm explanation. “Sandwich Generationers®,” those sandwiched between aging parents and their own children If you are a baby boomer in the in the “Sandwich Generation” How are you coping? Please share some of your coping strategies as [...] According to a recent article by Robert Stock, there will be super help for caregivers with the advent of the new Health Reform Bill. Take a few minutes to read his explanation. I for one, welcome all and any help I can get that will assist my mom for now and hubby and I in [...] Ok, this baby boomer now has a serious goal, live long life and keep going strong. Of course this is rather unusual so yes, I am glad to live what ever life God grants me and live it to the fullest. I just read this story about a woman who is 107 years old in [...] This video is aimed at hospital based infections. They are commonly called, HAI(Hospital Associated Infections. Now, some folks do not want to ask health care providers or visitors to wash their hands. But mental discomfort now can mean physical discomfort later. View this insightful video by Centers for Disease Control. Sometimes people are picking [...] |
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