It is Not Your Fault – When You Do Everything Right & It’s Wrong In my caregiving journey, I always tried to make sure I had every T crossed and I dotted. Still, being caregiver to a stubborn Italian mom, a lot of times, in her eyes, I was wrong....
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Become Your Own Health Advocate – Smilecast 34
Become Your Own Health Advocate Navigating the health care system is hard enough already. Transitions in care are often worse. In this kind of environment, it is essential that people learn how to advocate for themselves. The current and anticipated health care environment presents a win-lose proposition to patients. With...
The Power of a Positive Attitude When You’re a Caregiver – Episode 5
Positive Attitude A positive attitude can make all the difference when you are a family caregiver. It can’t be overstated. How you enter the day governs the rest and you want to enter each day with a great attitude about your caregiving. It will make you feel better, be a...
Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens – Smilecast 33
Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens What do you do for older folks who may have downsized, who are living in elder communities or who simply don’t have the mental and/or physical capacity to enjoy gifts in the traditional sense? Well, you get creative. Here are five ideas for gift ideas...
The Value of Friendship – Episode 4 – The Caregiver Smilecast
The Value of Friendship In this episode we will explore the value of friendship.Ironically when you become a caregiver, often your “true” friends will abandon you. This is the time when you need to really find out who your true friends are. I’ll share how you can create a new...
Senior Identity Theft – Smilecast 32
Senior Identity Theft Senior identity theft is on the rise and unsuspecting, trusting seniors often fall prey to it to the cost of billions of dollars a year. In this Smilecast we look at common frauds and schemes and things you do to prevent them. If I received 10 calls from...
The Power of Purpose – Episode 3
The Power of Purpose In this episode, we explore the topic of the power of purpose. It might seem odd but when you shift your mindset to one of purpose, your role as caregiver can be completely transformed. Look at your caregiving journey as a opportunity not a burden and...
Family Caregivers in the Workplace – Smilecast 31
Family Caregivers in the Workplace I recently participated in a Q & A with SeniorCare.com’s Carol Marak where we discussed the issue of family caregivers in the workplace, an issue I consult with regularly in organizations. Here is how our conversation went. There are tools that can automate. There are...
Caregiver Health – Your Health as a Caregiver, Episode 2
Caregiver Health In this segment we look at caregiver health. It is so important to make sure to take care of yourself while you are helping a loved one. It is so important to take care of your health. Statistics show that an huge proportion of family caregiver die before...
Your Caregiving Opportunity – Episode 1
Caregiving Opportunity This is the first in a 30-Day Family Caregiver Support Series. Consider this your moment of zen before you start your caregiving day. Each day I will provide hints and tips to make you a better caregiver, prepare for your own aging, and take care of your health....