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Author Archives: anthony

After the Caregiving is Over – Chris MacLellan – Smilecast 179

After the Caregiving is Over In the midst of the journey, we often do not think about what is next after the caregiving. It is both liberating and frightening at the same time. How does one get to acceptance and how can health providers support caregivers in their next phase?...

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VISITING ELDERLY RELATIVES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

3 THINGS TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WHEN VISITING ELDERLY RELATIVES DURING THE HOLIDAYS From Sixty and Me. BY ANTHONY CIRILLO •  2 WEEKS AGO  •  CAREGIVING Before you know it, the holiday rush will be upon us. Often, for adult children, it is one of the few times they...

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Advance Directives – M. Jane Markley – Smilecast 177

Advance Directives: Living Wills and Medical POAs Spelling out your end of life wishes can be a hard conversation to have but it is a necessary one. What are Advance Directives and Medical POAs? What is Advance Care Planning? When should someone have the “conversation” and complete their plan? Find...

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Caregiving – How to Make the Holidays Better for Caregivers

Caregiving and the Holidays FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS, my wife and I have been in caregiver situations with each of our moms during the holiday season. This year will be our first as non-caregivers. It can be a stressful time. Trying to maintain traditions in the midst of caregiving...

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Caregiving and the Holidays – Charlotte Today

Caregiving and the Holidays For the last few years, my wife and I have been in caregiver situations with each of our moms during the holiday season. This year will be our first as non-caregivers. It can be a stressful time. Trying to maintain traditions in the midst of caregiving...

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