The Care Navigator
Ran across this blog site.Has some very good things
http://thecarenavigatorblog.com
Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Friday, June 19th, 2009
Having an advocate involved often smoothes the way in conversations with parents who resist the idea of help or resist the idea of relocating to an assisted living. Moving is not easy especially at an advanced age and many are fearful and anxious of the unknown. At our age it’s an adventure, at the age of our parents it’s a monumental task they would do just about anything to avoid.
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10 Tips to Understand and Prepare for Alzheimer’s Care
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Preparing for the long term needs of a family member diagnosed with dementia can be stressful; however those who plan ahead have a better outlook on the situation and are able to cope better throughout the process. Sharing responsibility with other family members if possible balances the duty of the situation so it does not reside on the shoulders of a single caregiver. And there are many things that can be decided early on in the diagnosis to avoid a later crises situation. Download the checklist at www.parentingyourparentsradio.com
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Cognitive Evaluations
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Many individuals with dementia have difficulty accepting the diagnosis especially when their memory loss has advanced. Sometimes an evaluation by a psychiatrist or a mental health specialist can provide insight into the degree of cognitive impairment that exists and give a foundation for discussion with the individual diagnosed with dementia. Often family members dread the diagnosis as much as the individual involved, because the situation now becomes more real, there is no cure, and long term care plans must be made, or at least the need for such acknowledged.
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Parenting Your Parents Radio Website
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Many caregivers are unable to attend formal support groups. The internet offers the flexibility of time, place and some anonymity allowing caregivers to express their feelings without the threat of baring their souls to individuals in similar situations. Visit www. Parentingyourparentsradio.com and sign up to join others in a similar caregiving situation — we’re building our network of listeners and members who have access to free tip sheets, articles and past on air broadcasts.
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Long Term Care Planning
Monday, June 15th, 2009
The older adult population living alone has the greatest likelihood of “falling through the cracks” without access to assistance when health fails. Many are placed in nursing homes for short term rehab and never leave because they do not know how to arrange for care, especially if they have no family to assist. The same relates to older adults living in the community who do not have access to advocates or trusted individuals who can advise and help them. The Care Navigator specializes in serving both of these populations and will ensure that no one ever feels “stuck” whether at a nursing home or in a private home. There are many options to ensure that a life is well lived.
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Participating in healthcare reform by advocating for removal of pre-existing conditions
Friday, June 12th, 2009
I became interested in healthcare reform because of the work I do on a daily basis. I think this subject passes by many of us because we either feel that we are political illiterates or participating won’t make a difference anyway. If you’ve ever been caught up in an insurance issue due to a pre-existing condition this will be more familiar to you. If not, a pre-existing condition exclusion means that whatever condition you have, high blood pressure, allergies etc. will be excluded from your medical treatment for a period of time under your health insurance. How can this possibly be good? To learn how to advocate and contact your senators and representatives, visit www.parentingyourparentsradio.com and go to the bottom of the page where you see the NPAF link. Take action today.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Attorney believing to work in the best interest of a client resulting in elder abuse and neglect
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
I recently attended an emergency guardianship hearing for a client I met several weeks ago. The attorney representing the gentleman showed up 10 minutes before the hearing NEVER having met the man before. There were many complicated issues with this case and it was important that this man be moved from his home to a care community where he would receive care and remain safe. The client’s attorney, unfamiliar with dementia, argued that the gentleman should remain living at home until the permanent hearing 60 days from now. As guardian my hands are tied. I cannot make sure that my ward; this gentleman does not wander the streets, cares for his dog who he believes is overweight so he withholds food etc. The neighbors call me on a daily basis with concerns. This is the case of an attorney who didn’t care enough to take time to get to know his client, yet who argued for his client’s wishes resulting in neglect, what a shame for all parties involved.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Free tip sheet on managing in home caregivers for older adults
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Many families hire caregivers either through an agency or independently and believe that everything should go smoothly and run on autopilot. This is not always the case. Believe it or not you as the person receiving care or the person organizing care for your loved one must take the responsibility of employer. By this I mean that you must set clear expectations for the caregiver, make checklists and supervise the individual to make sure you’re getting what you pay for. Download a free tip sheet by visiting www.parentingyourparentsradio.com
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Many spouses feel burdened with the care of another spouse but wouldn’t have it any other way
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
This is the subject everyone avoids discussing, except maybe in support groups. You love your spouse but caring for them has become a burden. You’re depressed, exhausted and feel like you’re living someone else’s life. How did it ever get to be like this? It all started when you married and took the vows “until death do us part”. There’s never a way for us to know how our lives will turn out or if we will bear the responsibility of caring for a sick spouse. It seems the older generations are better at caregiving dutifully than the younger generations but there are always exceptions. Are you a caregiver for your spouse, how do you cope with the day to day struggles?
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Children who ignore the needs of their parents fall into the category of elder abuse as neglectors
Monday, June 8th, 2009
The National Center for Elder Abuse estimates that 55% of all elder abuse cases are due to neglect resulting from a family member who chooses to keep the situation a secret due to embarrassment. Let’s be realistic, who wants to go home for a visit and find out that mom has significant short term memory loss and dad is just barely making ends meet? This is a scary thought, however most children fear upsetting their parents if they make recommendations for home care or other services. But who else will help if the children don’t? Responsibility can be a difficult burden.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family
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Moving a Parent to Assisted Living
Friday, June 19th, 2009
Having an advocate involved often smoothes the way in conversations with parents who resist the idea of help or resist the idea of relocating to an assisted living. Moving is not easy especially at an advanced age and many are fearful and anxious of the unknown. At our age it’s an adventure, at the age of our parents it’s a monumental task they would do just about anything to avoid.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
10 Tips to Understand and Prepare for Alzheimer’s Care
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Preparing for the long term needs of a family member diagnosed with dementia can be stressful; however those who plan ahead have a better outlook on the situation and are able to cope better throughout the process. Sharing responsibility with other family members if possible balances the duty of the situation so it does not reside on the shoulders of a single caregiver. And there are many things that can be decided early on in the diagnosis to avoid a later crises situation. Download the checklist at www.parentingyourparentsradio.com
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Cognitive Evaluations
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
Many individuals with dementia have difficulty accepting the diagnosis especially when their memory loss has advanced. Sometimes an evaluation by a psychiatrist or a mental health specialist can provide insight into the degree of cognitive impairment that exists and give a foundation for discussion with the individual diagnosed with dementia. Often family members dread the diagnosis as much as the individual involved, because the situation now becomes more real, there is no cure, and long term care plans must be made, or at least the need for such acknowledged.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Parenting Your Parents Radio Website
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Many caregivers are unable to attend formal support groups. The internet offers the flexibility of time, place and some anonymity allowing caregivers to express their feelings without the threat of baring their souls to individuals in similar situations. Visit www. Parentingyourparentsradio.com and sign up to join others in a similar caregiving situation — we’re building our network of listeners and members who have access to free tip sheets, articles and past on air broadcasts.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Long Term Care Planning
Monday, June 15th, 2009
The older adult population living alone has the greatest likelihood of “falling through the cracks” without access to assistance when health fails. Many are placed in nursing homes for short term rehab and never leave because they do not know how to arrange for care, especially if they have no family to assist. The same relates to older adults living in the community who do not have access to advocates or trusted individuals who can advise and help them. The Care Navigator specializes in serving both of these populations and will ensure that no one ever feels “stuck” whether at a nursing home or in a private home. There are many options to ensure that a life is well lived.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Participating in healthcare reform by advocating for removal of pre-existing conditions
Friday, June 12th, 2009
I became interested in healthcare reform because of the work I do on a daily basis. I think this subject passes by many of us because we either feel that we are political illiterates or participating won’t make a difference anyway. If you’ve ever been caught up in an insurance issue due to a pre-existing condition this will be more familiar to you. If not, a pre-existing condition exclusion means that whatever condition you have, high blood pressure, allergies etc. will be excluded from your medical treatment for a period of time under your health insurance. How can this possibly be good? To learn how to advocate and contact your senators and representatives, visit www.parentingyourparentsradio.com and go to the bottom of the page where you see the NPAF link. Take action today.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Attorney believing to work in the best interest of a client resulting in elder abuse and neglect
Thursday, June 11th, 2009
I recently attended an emergency guardianship hearing for a client I met several weeks ago. The attorney representing the gentleman showed up 10 minutes before the hearing NEVER having met the man before. There were many complicated issues with this case and it was important that this man be moved from his home to a care community where he would receive care and remain safe. The client’s attorney, unfamiliar with dementia, argued that the gentleman should remain living at home until the permanent hearing 60 days from now. As guardian my hands are tied. I cannot make sure that my ward; this gentleman does not wander the streets, cares for his dog who he believes is overweight so he withholds food etc. The neighbors call me on a daily basis with concerns. This is the case of an attorney who didn’t care enough to take time to get to know his client, yet who argued for his client’s wishes resulting in neglect, what a shame for all parties involved.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Free tip sheet on managing in home caregivers for older adults
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Many families hire caregivers either through an agency or independently and believe that everything should go smoothly and run on autopilot. This is not always the case. Believe it or not you as the person receiving care or the person organizing care for your loved one must take the responsibility of employer. By this I mean that you must set clear expectations for the caregiver, make checklists and supervise the individual to make sure you’re getting what you pay for. Download a free tip sheet by visiting www.parentingyourparentsradio.com
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Many spouses feel burdened with the care of another spouse but wouldn’t have it any other way
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
This is the subject everyone avoids discussing, except maybe in support groups. You love your spouse but caring for them has become a burden. You’re depressed, exhausted and feel like you’re living someone else’s life. How did it ever get to be like this? It all started when you married and took the vows “until death do us part”. There’s never a way for us to know how our lives will turn out or if we will bear the responsibility of caring for a sick spouse. It seems the older generations are better at caregiving dutifully than the younger generations but there are always exceptions. Are you a caregiver for your spouse, how do you cope with the day to day struggles?
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family | No Comments »
Children who ignore the needs of their parents fall into the category of elder abuse as neglectors
Monday, June 8th, 2009
The National Center for Elder Abuse estimates that 55% of all elder abuse cases are due to neglect resulting from a family member who chooses to keep the situation a secret due to embarrassment. Let’s be realistic, who wants to go home for a visit and find out that mom has significant short term memory loss and dad is just barely making ends meet? This is a scary thought, however most children fear upsetting their parents if they make recommendations for home care or other services. But who else will help if the children don’t? Responsibility can be a difficult burden.
Posted in Adults Caring For Themsleves, Children and Caregivers, Helping When You're Not Family
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