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Look out. Here it comes. Demand exceeding supply. Read all about it at “A Shortage of Caregivers”. Why, you ask? Well…, they’re 1) low-paid, 2) demanding jobs, 3) high rates of injury and 4) frequently, no benefits. So…, I guess high demand and low supply will drive up wages solving the low pay issue. Think again. […]
Helping a loved one move from independent living in a home where he or she may have spent decades into an aged care facility is a transition that requires sensitivity, care, and a great deal of preparation. There are many reasons why a family might choose to move a loved one into an aged care […]
(This is originally from Harvard Medical School’s publication HEALTHBeat) When you’re exploring a foreign country, a guide who knows the terrain well can help immensely. That’s just as true when entering the foreign territory of caregiving. Here, a geriatric-care manager can provide invaluable assistance for individuals and families facing challenging care decisions. Geriatric-care managers come […]
Many people want to know what assessments cover and what can be expected from one. Below, is an example of a recent one. This one doesn’t cover some things that might come up in other situations (ie; survey of residential possibilities, specific entitlement opportunities, etc…). Also, I’ve had to change or redact to maintain confidentiality. […]
People put their elderly loved ones in nursing homes so that they will be properly cared for – not neglected, or worse, abused. Sadly, the incidence of abuse and neglect concerning the elderly is quite common and it often goes undetected. In cases regarding neglect, the action could either be intentional or unintentional on the […]
admin I’m not one to be alarmist. I don’t want to strive for your attention based on fear. But, elder abuse is real and maddening. BTW, self-neglect is still abuse. I want to spend the following space with a few signs that all should know to have a chance to intercede sooner, rather than later. In […]
This is a continuation of the series started in the previous post. Face Them– Typically, when people experience disabilities, they compensate. In the case of hearing loss, lip reading is employed. So, you need to face your listener and you need to be at the same level. Hence, if they’re standing or sitting, you do likewise. Keep […]
I received a mailing from the Gerontological Society of America the other day. It was entitled “Communicating With Older Adults”. It had a list of 29 tips on how to better connect with seniors. It was really targeted towards medical professionals. But, it had many EXCELLENT suggestions. In the next few posts, I’m going to […]
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