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The Chosen One
A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother. She had heard me speak about the topic and the...
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CaregiverLife Radio – Music Therapy
Join me today from 10-11am (CST) for CaregiverLife Radio My guest: MARY ELLEN HEELAN Mary Ellen Heelan, a native of Downers Grove,Illinois has had an eclectic career, starting out as a Social Studies...
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$10 Worth of Empowerment
Over the last year I’ve helped my Aunt out as she faces multiple health issues, including driving her to doctor appointments, the grocery store and to some family events. On many of these junctures...
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CaregiverLife Radio – Managing Stress
Click here to join me today for CaregiverLife Radio from 10-11am (CST) Topic: Stress Management Guest: Dave Balch Dave Balch has a unique, inspiring, and loving story to share, coupled with the...
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CaregiverLife Radio – The Importance of Long Term Care Planning
Click here to join me Thursday from 10-11am (CST) for CaregiverLife Radio Topic: The Importance of Long Term Care Planning Guest: Sandy Essex About Sandy: Sandy Essex is an independent LTC planning...
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To Serve and Protect
Just like becoming a member of the US military is a choice, so is it a choice to care for an elderly loved one. Once that choice is made, you then have a duty serve and protect those you love, …...
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Don’t Panic
It was 8:15am when the call came. My Aunt’s caregiver was calling to tell me my Aunt had fallen and 911 was called. I quickly got dressed and headed to the hospital. Pulling out of the driveway...
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Guest Post: Recognizing Early Symptoms of Degenerative Eye Diseases
As we age our eyes tend to become less efficient and more prone to degenerative diseases. One in 6 adults over the age of 45 will experience some sort sight-threatening problem, the three most common...
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Guest Blog – Keeping Mom or Dad at home with VA benefits
One of my favorite ways of helping families with care needs is by helping them to receive veteran’s benefits using a family caregiver agreement. Such an arrangement often solves a number of problems...
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Having a Heat Wave
Summertime tips for Caregivers Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures. Here are some summer heat tips for helping...
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Worry Hours
Working in the health care field for the past 20 years I have heard the term “Worry Hours” repeatedly when discussing family caregivers. These hours are between 10pm and 1am when family caregivers,...
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FYI about POA
Medical Power of Attorney (POA) is something each of us, no matter our age, should have. Frequently, people grant power of attorney to their spouse, children or siblings. POA goes into effect only if...
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Pro-Active Crisis Management
During a recent conversation with a friend he shared how frustrated he was that, during a medical crisis with his father-in-law that required emergency surgery; no-one asked any questions of the...
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The Waiting Game
During the last few years I’ve spent in more than my fair share of time in hospital waiting rooms (today will again be one of those days). As a result I’ve become somewhat of an expert in the waiting...
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Caregiver Stress Equals Higher Health Care Costs for Employers
The impact of Elder Care issues on corporate America will continue to grow as our elderly population increases. Employees juggling job responsibilities with care giving are a reality in the workplace...
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Permission to Fail
A few years ago I was part of an expert panel discussion on “How to care for yourself while caregiving” through WEGO Health and one of the other panelist, Ben Murphy (@athletdad) shared a great point....
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The Chosen One
A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother. She had heard me speak about the topic and the...
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Having a Heat Wave
Summertime tips for Caregivers Seniors are especially at risk in high heat situations. Large stretches of the USA are experiencing extreme temperatures. Here are some summer heat tips for helping...
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The Chosen One
A friend called me the other day and shared her concerns about being chosen to be the health-care and financial power of attorney for her mother. She had heard me speak about the topic and the...
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Don’t Panic
It was 8:15am when the call came. My Aunt’s caregiver was calling to tell me my Aunt had fallen and 911 was called. I quickly got dressed and headed to the hospital. Pulling out of the driveway...
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