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Why is Occupational and Physical Therapy in Assisted Living Communities a Standard Practice?

March 6, 2023 by Debra Hallisey

An older man working with an occupational Therapist

One of the things I did not expect when Mom moved into her AL community was that she would start physical therapy and occupational therapy almost immediately. At first, I thought it was ‘event based’ and the change in her living situation was the event. I learned, however, the reason is for the safety and comfort of new residents as well as to serve as a baseline for the … [Read more...]

Part 2: Music Has Superpowers That Can Help Caregivers.

February 20, 2023 by Debra Hallisey

music is a powerful tool when caring for someone with dementia

In last week’s post, I introduced you to Tara Jenkins, co-author of the book, Music, Memory, and Meaning and how music can help in caregiving tasks.  This week Tara gives us more tips on how to use her book in your life as a caregiver. Let me assure you, the authors of Music, Memory, and Meaning are not expecting you to sing or create the music on your own, something I … [Read more...]

Music Has Superpowers! Here Are Some Great Suggestions For Caregivers: Part 1

February 13, 2023 by Debra Hallisey

Senior woman being helped by her grandson to put on headphones for music

The book Music, Memory, and Meaning by co-authors Meredith Hamons, Tara Jenkins and Cathy Befi-Hensel is my new obsession. Just an FYI, this article will be published in two parts. There was so much great information, I didn’t want to overwhelm you. Music, Memory, and Meaning is designed for everyday people to incorporate music into their caregiving day. It is written for … [Read more...]

Frustrated By Your Inability To Find A Clinical Trial?

July 11, 2022 by Debra Hallisey

man teaching senior technolog

Rare Patient Voice Can Help.  Rare Patient Voice (RPV) has a mission: to empower patients and caregivers with rare and non-rare conditions to share their voices. They live out this mission by connecting patients and caregivers with companies and researchers developing products, devices and treatments to improve lives. The vision to include the patient voice in … [Read more...]

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Caregivers and Care Recipients

November 23, 2021 by Debra Hallisey

gifts and clock

Are you struggling to decide on what to buy your elder for the holidays? I am. Mom is almost 90 and let’s face it, doesn’t need much. Fortunately, Elizabeth Miller of the Happy Healthy Caregiver, spends hours each year compiling a gift guide with unique ideas for family caregivers and their care recipients. It’s a great place to start and it may spark a unique idea of your … [Read more...]

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