It’s not easy to imagine your parents being gone, but you need to ask questions while they’re here. Here’s what to discuss while your parents are still alive. If your parents are still with you, consider yourself lucky. Not only do you get to be with them, but you also have time to ask the questions you risk leaving unanswered about their wishes moving forward. But it can … [Read more...]
How To Deal With an Elderly Parent’s Car
As our parents get older, driving becomes less of an option for them. Meanwhile, their car sits in the garage. Losing the ability to drive can be a devastating moment for an elderly parent. It’s a double whammy, signaling a loss of both autonomy and dignity as a common practice is taken away from them—even if they’re aware it’s for the best. Be that as it may, it needs to be … [Read more...]
Scams and Medicare Fraud, We‘re All Responsible For Reporting Them.
I don’t know about you, but I recently received a text with a link that looked legitimate. It seemed reasonable to click and get more detailed information, but for some reason I hesitated and I’m glad I did. When I called the company, the text had not come from them. This new scam has even coined a new word “Smishing”, a combination of SMS (texting technology) and … [Read more...]
Improving Medication Adherence and Caregivers’ Peace of Mind
With Pria by BLACK+DECKER When it comes to caring for a loved one, medication management is a crucial part of that day-to-day responsibility. Taking medication as prescribed is important for everything from controlling chronic conditions and treating temporary conditions, to promoting overall long-term health and well-being. But it can be incredibly difficult to manage – … [Read more...]
New Caregiving Technology Solutions: Three apps To Explore Today.
The Carefull Solution Carefull is a new digital technology service that gives caregivers responsible for paying bills, cutting costs, guard against fraud and negotiate with insurance companies their loved ones full financial picture. This really caught my attention since finances are a big part of my caregiving responsibilities for mom. We have the same service providers and … [Read more...]