Blog
Blog on the caregiver journey featuring my own story and tips for thriving during challenging times
Celebrating Nurses
A nurse can make the difference between a happy or miserable person. Let's celebrate all the nurses that work so hard, so many hours and still bring a smile to our loved one's faces! Thank you!!
Resource – Pet Robots Help People Connect Again
Thanks to a partnership between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and Ageless Innovation, I was able to get a free companion dog for my father who is dealing with worsening attention span due to dementia/Alzheimers Disease. Granted, the dog in question, currently named Buster, is a robot. But my dad didn’t seem to mind. And for us caregivers, no worries about taking the dog out for a walk or feeding it. (Frankly, we’ve got enough poop, pee and eating issues to deal with already! LOL)
Resources – Assessment & Alzheimers/Dementia
When I entered this phase of my life, I didn’t know where to turn. I found terrific resources for people at all stages of the caregiving journey and I started to share them with others. You may be able to cut weeks, months, or even years off the learning curve on how to do everything by taking advantage of those already in the know. Let them help to make things easier for you!
Resources – No More Driving
When our loved one should really stop driving… how do help them come to that decision on their own? And once they do, what support can we offer to help them not feel like their freedom has been eliminated? If they refuse to come to the decision to stop driving, what resources are there to help you keep them safe and/or find them when they wander off with the car?
My European Vacation From My Couch in Florida
Respite from day to day responsibilities is much needed. Doing a virtual vacation helped me realize that I can do this more often. I don’t need a full day and time and hassle of travel logistics. I can take an hour or two to transport myself mentally somewhere else. Revive and rejuvenate!