Currently there are more than 1.1 million Americans residing in nursing homes (over 19,000 in Connecticut) and it is estimated that more than 3,000 new nursing homes could need to be built to keep up with demand. Among the factors leading to the need for increased high-quality nursing home facilities…
This is the fourth and final installment for the empowered caregiver. This is about strategies for engaging in self care, even when that feels impossible. When you are parenting your own kids, caring for the people who raised you, and also trying to hold down a job or build a…
The third installment of this series is about how to manage some of the family dynamics that come with collaborating on caregiving. Very few people are lucky enough to be part of a family that exists in perfect harmony, agrees on all decisions, and divides caregiving responsibilities and costs equally.…
In the first post in this series, we covered a few of the most important “big-picture” skills and knowledge that will help you build a strong foundation for your caregiving. This second installment of this 4-part series is about the importance of accepting that you can’t do everything yourself and…
In this first installment of a 4-part series on caregiving tips and strategies, we’re looking at some important but often overlooked “big-picture” skills and knowledge that are critical to successfully navigating the caregiving journey. Though becoming the primary caregiver for an aging parent is a responsibility many of us anticipate…
It’s February and therefore it’s time to celebrate National Senior Independence Month. Sadly, popular culture has never been kind to older folks. From the loathly lady of Medieval tales to the aging (and therefore evil) stepmothers and hideous crones and witches of Regency and Victorian fairy tales to countless unflattering…
Every so often, life has a way of throwing some curveballs. Some are more minor in nature – a fender-bender when you are on your way to the store or a washing machine that suddenly stops working. And, some are more serious such as a health scare or sudden death…
The parent/child relationship is a complex one, and often becomes more so as the parent ages and the caregiver roles are reversed. It’s not easy to support a parent who is going through this experience. And it’s even harder when they consistently refuse help. When trying to persuade an elderly…
“Ever since she fell it’s been downhill from there…” We’ve heard this so many times! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), of people 65 and over, more than one out of four of them fall. This equates to about 3 million people treated in emergency rooms and over…
By: Beth Dance As a working mom and active human being, I treasure blissful relaxation. Some nights it’s seemingly simple and I fall asleep within seconds of my head hitting the pillow. However, there are certainly nights where I lay awake excruciatingly long, drumming up to-do lists with my brain…