![]() | |
![]() | |
![]() |
Elder Care Information |
|
![]() |
Alzheimers Care Giving While Maintaining Your Own Health
Just for a moment I want you to imagine that you are coming out of a very deep sleep. If you have ever had surgery try to remember the way you felt as you were trying to make sense of things as you awoke. As you imagine or remember this sensation do you find yourself wondering if it is morning or night? Are you trying to remember where you are? Do you have a startle reaction and think for a moment that you are late for work or forgot to pick up your children at school? I have had that upsetting feeling if I wake up in the middle of the night or even after a nap. Now imagine that same fog every moment of your life....... So many care givers find themselves frustrated with an Alzheimer's sufferer. They may say things like "He just doesn't seem to care if I am with him or not" or "He doesn't enjoy doing anything any more." I know that it is so hard to accept the changes in your loved one and know that this is going to be your reality. If you can remind yourself that the behaviors are organic it will help. The plaque is building up and spreading over the surface of the brain just as a grassfire moves across a dry field. As it covers more areas your loved falls deeper into that fog. Alzheimer's disease doesn't show up like a broken one or a surgical scar but the effects are just as real. When the things they say or do cause you to feel angry or sad do you best to remember that it is the disease...not your loved one. That's when it is time for some care giver TLC. Care giver burnout is a very real occurrence. If you are caring for someone you must include your own needs each day. Your health may decline at a faster rate than the person you are caring for if your dietary, emotional and physical needs are not met. Skipping your checkups with Dr.s is not an option. You may be asking "How am I supposed to do all of this all by myself?" The answer is simple. You can't do it all alone. The first step to healthy care giving is accepting the fact that you have limitations. Every human being does. You can only stay awake, maintain your health and keep up with the demands for a limited amount of time. When you reach your limit you may find yourself suffering from care giver burnout. You may have trouble concentrating, experience nervous tension, and you may find it difficult to fight off resentment toward your loved one or others in your family that you feel should be assisting you. Reach out. Call upon your family, friends, church and community organizations. Your local hospitals will have information regarding community resources. This information can usually be found by contacting the Social Services Department. Another good resource is the Alzheimer's Association. By taking care of your health you will, in turn be a better care giver. Deborah Uetz Author of Into the Mist, When Someone You Love Has Alzheimer's Disease Deborah Uetz
MORE RESOURCES: Ozarks Elder Care Missouri Lawyers Media Barriers and Boosters for Nurses Caring for Seniors Bioengineer.org These are the top nursing homes in Massachusetts, according to Newsweek The Patriot Ledger Mental health of older adults World Health Organization (WHO) AWWA announces $100,000 Grant to support Armenian elder care programs in Boston The Armenian Weekly Death of man trapped under bed for hours sparks closure of unlicensed CT elder care facilities CT Insider Newsweek ranks best nursing homes in PA. And these accept Medicare and Medicaid. See list Erie Times-News PESP’s PACE Tracker featured in McKnight’s Home Care Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Nursing Homes Settle Allegations with DOJ for $3.61 Million; Proactive Steps to Avoid Trouble I Advance Senior Care Elder Care Questions about trusts, wills, and more News Channel 5 Nashville Why US News & World Report rates Georgia near the bottom of nursing home quality Savannah Morning News Care.com Launches First-Ever Senior Care Advisor Tool, Helping Families Navigate Critical Decisions with Confidence Business Wire Healthcare support robots assist patients and medical staff in hospitals and care homes Robotics & Automation News Duos Secures $130 Million: AI-Powered Platform to Revolutionize Senior Health Navigation FinancialContent Rochester nursing homes among best in America, experts weigh in with decision-making tips RochesterFirst UMich expands backup care services to students through Bright Horizons partnership The Michigan Daily Rep. Taylor Named to Speakers Task Force on Elder Services Urban Milwaukee Five Mississippi nursing homes are among best in the nation. Newsweek ranks best in the US The Clarion-Ledger Sensi.AI Raises $45M Series C, Extending Its Dominance of Care Intelligence in Vertical AI Newswire.com Provident Healthcare Partners Advises Elder Care Homecare on its Partnership with Rallyday Partners PR Newswire Local partnerships provide health care workforce solutions for Jacksonville | Opinion The Florida Times-Union Rochester facilities shine in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes list Rochester Business Journal Aging and Adult Services North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (.gov) See the exclusive pitch deck Sensi.AI used to raise $45 million to boost home healthcare for seniors with AI Business Insider Africa Commentary: The monthly tab for her in-home elder care: $18,000. She can cover it, but how many others can? Los Angeles Times This geriatrics training program escaped the ax. For now. Medical Marketing and Media Chinese nursing home under fire for using ‘suggestive dancer’ in medicine drive South China Morning Post Geriatrics (Older Adult Care) University of Michigan Health Duncan embraces new role at Cherokee Elder Care cherokeephoenix.org New tracker finds rapid private equity expansion in elder care Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Your Company Needs an Eldercare Policy Harvard Business Review Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) Wisconsin Department of Health Services (.gov) Adult Protective Services | Department of Human Services Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) Sunset Elder Law brings estate and long-term care planning to Owensboro The Owensboro Times Nursing researcher explores elder care collaboration and study abroad pipelines in Taiwan Purdue University AmeriCorps funding released to Elder Care Services WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News Department of Aging Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) UVM program connects teens with older adults in hopes of boosting the elder care workforce Vermont Public Future of some Elder Care Services programs remains uncertain, still waiting for key federal funding WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News Elder Abuse: Why Families Should Report Abuse But They Don’t expertclick.com Trump’s immigration policy shakes up the elder care sector: ‘Losing these caregivers is a profound blow’ EL PAÍS English main/aging ~ DHSS - Services and Programs for the Aging Population Delaware Health and Social Services (.gov) Senior & Disability Services City of Oakland (.gov) Elder care practitioner Jade Jasken joins Essentia Health St. Mary’s-Detroit Lakes Clinic Essentia Health Elder Care Services waiting for AmeriCorps funds to be released, unsure if programs will continue from July 1 WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News Requiring Adult Children to Pay for Aging Parents' Care ElderLawAnswers Emotional needs and service process optimization in combined medical and elder care: A TRIZ approach ScienceDirect.com Celebrating over 20 years of elder law experience 2822news.com Nursing home and elder-care residents could be hit hard by potential Medicaid cuts The Washington Post As the eldercare crisis escalates, families seek help from these coaches and consultants MarketWatch AI Companions Redefine Elder Care: 3 Ways They Fight Loneliness, Boost Safety And Scale Support Forbes LA Times Today: The monthly tab for her in-home elder care: $18,000. She can cover it, but how many others can? Los Angeles Times Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities The New York Times Take care: An expert Q-and-A on elder care in New Mexico Source New Mexico Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) Summer heat, lack of federal funds affecting Elder Care Services food pantry Tallahassee Democrat Elder care operators settle with DA’s offices over inadequate staffing, background checks Local News Matters Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging Delaware County, Pennsylvania (.gov) AWWA launches 2025 Armenian elder care grant program The Armenian Weekly Unravelling the combination of medical and elderly care in China: a comprehensive policy analysis Nature Inside the astronomical cost of elder care in California Spectrum News Elder care operators settle with DA offices over inadequate staffing, background checks Stocktonia News Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Louisiana Department of Health (.gov) Understanding Elder Care: Levels of Care and Care Options HONOLULU Magazine Roxana Ortega gets real about elder care in debut play, ‘Am I Roxie?’ Los Angeles Times A Daughter’s Cautionary Elder Care Tale The Progressive MHA grad rewrites policy to benefit elder care University of Southern California |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
RELATED ARTICLES
What About Tennesse Dept. of Human Services Abuse of the Elderly and Their Families? PART I: Physical Abuse of the Elderly vs. Tennessee DHS Abuse of FamiliesDuring the week of October 26, 2003, newspapers across the state of Tennessee published an Associated Press story that featured the glaring news headline, "Reports of neglect and abuse of senior citizens up 40% in six years. Advocate For Senior Citizens - Protecting Against Abuse and Fraud Ruth is 87 years old this year and has been living alone since 1997. She is in good health, however the daily chores around the home became increasingly difficult. Mom Wont Participate! Q: Six months ago we placed my mother in an assisted living facility. She gets along fairly well, but we thought she would get involved with all of the activities. Honey, Where Are The Car Keys? Q: My mother is always losing, hiding and hoarding things, I am losing my mind! What can I do to get her to stop?A: This is a great question and I have a lot of material to work with.My grand mother had made me the most beautiful doilies. Marketing, Selling, and Serving the Older Adult, Senior Citizens, Family Caregivers Are your clients pleased by the fine quality service that you provide? Validating your clients' endorsement of you through Certification as a Senior Approved Service will increase your client base. Senior Approved Certification leads a family towards a service like yours side stepping the possibility of connecting with a less than desirable service. Introducing the Best Available Long Term Care Policy Guarantee If you're 60 to 70 years old .. Local Businesses Serving Seniors Prove Commitment to Quality Care Good news! You no longer have to risk chance when it comes to selecting a reputable elder care service for yourself or for a loved one. Senior Approved Services has certified a select number of businesses in our area serving the elderly and disabled populations. Assisted Living Facilities - What Are They? Assisted Living facilities are generally for person's 60 years of age and older. Typical candidates need assistance with "Activities of Daily Living" (ADLs), but wish to live as independently as possible. New Hope for Alzheimers Treatment There is now widespread agreement among research scientists and medical professionals that Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a problem quickly growing to vast proportions. As the life expectancy of Americans continues to rise, increasing the percentage of the population over 65 years of age, so does the number of Alzheimer's cases. The Golden Years 1) What does Adrian Mitchell say we do to people when their working lives are over?Adrian says that "when a man's too ill to work we punish him", rob him of half his income or replace it with "pocket money" and or place him in a retirement home to sit out the remainder of his live in isolation.2) What does he think about this?Adrian thinks that "the old people are being robbed" and says "to hell with retiring" he believes that the way that deal with old people (to have your ability to sport yourself removed and then being given "pocket money"). Caring for Aging Relatives It happens somewhat slowly in the beginning, maybe with a small cough that gets worse as time goes on. It might simply begin with absent mindedness which is totally out of character, followed by total memory lapses. Just Give Them a Lot of Love and You'll be Fine It was right about this time, 19 years ago. My wife and I were sitting in the very last Lamaze birthing class, soon to be brand new parents. Arizona Senior Housing: Care Options for Seniors Who Can No Longer Live Alone The following are a few of the care options available for seniors who can no longer live on their own and require assistance with their Activities of Daily Living (ADL), or require skilled nursing care. Every state is a little different in terms of availability and cost, state regulations, and the specific names used for each care option:Assisted Living Home- A facility consisting of 10 or fewer residents in a private home setting located in residential neighborhoods. 5 Myths You Should Know Before Choosing Elder Care Myths associated with selecting quality nursing home care suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care. In fact, relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results. Long Term In-home Care Options Are you worried that you may lose all your life's earnings and nest egg due to the rising costs of in-home long term care? As you get older do you have the necessary finances to protect yourself from going broke while slightly incapacitated? Many seniors are worried about are worried about the costs of long-term health care.Are you worried that if something happens to you, that you may run out of money and burn thru their reserves and all your nest egg. Skilled Nursing Homes - What Are They? A skilled nursing home is a medical facility providing services similar to a hospital. The homes are staffed with licensed nurses, shared rooms, hospital beds, regular scheduled doctor rounds, meals and housekeeping. Arizona Assisted Living Homes -- The Alternative to High Priced Senior Care The cost of skilled nursing care is slowly rising. Currently, the average cost of care in Arizona ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per month. Second Hand Stair Lifts Buying second hand stair lifts is a viable and cost effective alternative to purchasing a brand new stair lift. Most stair lifts can be purchased new or second hand. What Most Long Term Care Professionals Don't Know Medicare recognizes this need and, therefore reimburses your residents to receive advanced behavioral health services? making them free to your facility!Psychologists provide a wide variety of valuable and testedclinical services that can provide a big shot in the arm to yournursing home care. For example:1. When the Box is Empty The King had a modest kingdom. He was Danish. ![]() |
home | site map |
© 2009 Asteroidsearch .com |