Being a cancer survivor is like being part of a club you never want to join. But you don't want to lose your membership either. I am blessed in this new career of mine, to meet professionals that are caring, collaborative, and supportive. And then you run across an organization like Cancer Hope Network (CHN) and my gratitude meter goes off the charts. Getting a cancer … [Read more...]
Slow Down To Your Senior’s Pace. They Need It And So Do You.
When Dealing with Aging Parents Patience is a Virtue. Start Practicing. Someone once told me, “Don’t ask God for patience, you’ll be put in situations that test you repeatedly.” I wish I had listened. Mom has slowed down considerably. Don’t get me wrong, she is still mentally sharp, but physically? At 87, being with her means doing things on “mom time” and it can try my … [Read more...]
Do You Suspect Elder Abuse? Here Is What You Can Do About It. Article by Keith Hovey
Article written by Keith Hovey, RN, Esq. a practicing attorney in New Jersey with the law firm of Szaferman Lakind Blumstein & Blader. Aged & Mistreated: A Guide to Understanding Your Legal Options. Every family lives in fear that a loved one may suffer abuse at the hands of a health care professional. The fear is not unfounded. At least 1 in 10 seniors are abused … [Read more...]
Using Social Media for Healthcare Support and Information
How to be a savvy social media user. There is so much information available on social media; how do we know which are reliable sources? How do you figure out the best way to navigate these resources? Dee Sparacio is an ovarian cancer survivor. During her journey, Dee learned how to be her own advocate and now she advocates for others with her blog “Women of Teal.” As … [Read more...]
The Pitfalls of Hiring a Caregiver Directly (Private Pay)
Why We Decided to Use an Agency Keeping mom at home is the core of our care plan. After dad died, I struggled with how to make that happen safely and affordably. Mom needs 24/7 live in help, but I needed to keep working. (Jump to Lessons Learned) Concerned about finances, I figured hiring someone directly (private pay) would be less expensive. And it can be. What I didn’t … [Read more...]