An aging parent or loved one is now living in your home and suddenly… you are a primary caregiver. Whether that person has returned to your care from a facility following coronavirus threats, or you’re taking on that responsibility for the first time, you likely need to make some adjustments to ensure the health and safety of the person you are looking after. In part one … [Read more...]
Tips On The Best Caregiving Technology For Homes
Start with Safety An aging parent or loved one is now living in your home and suddenly… you are a primary caregiver. Whether that person has returned to your care from a facility following coronavirus threats, or you’re taking on that responsibility for the first time, you likely need to make some adjustments to ensure the health and safety of the person you are looking … [Read more...]
Inside Memory Care Facilities: Staff and residents adjust to a new normal.
Like everyone, I am concerned about our elders living in facilities during the Coronavirus outbreak. Last week, we learned how COVID-19 has changed life in a Skilled Nursing facility. This week, the focus is on how Memory Care facilities are adapting. Changes to daily routine Staff and administration work every day to keep up and comply with CDC, state and local health … [Read more...]
Inside Skilled Nursing Facilities: Staff is working hard to keep your loved one safe and connected.
Changes in agency home care, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities are on the horizon. Through my work, I know many eldercare professionals that work in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF’s). They are some of the most caring people I have ever met. They are heartbroken by the toll COVID-19 is taking on their residents and staff. The projections for loss of life … [Read more...]
What Happens to Josh if I Fall I’ll?
Planning for you and your pet is important. One unexpected outcome of the coronavirus is how it highlights the need for everyone, at all ages, to let their wishes be known through a living will / advance directive for healthcare. What I have not thought through completely is what happens to Josh if I am unable to care for him. It’s been on my mind lately as more and more … [Read more...]