Elderspeak – Contributing to the Decline Narrative The Corona pandemic has exposed hidden prejudices and a cultural bias of ageism. Part of that discussion is “Elderspeak.” It occurs when an older adult is spoken to by health care workers, service personnel, neighbors, or even family members as if he or...
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Elderspeak – Charlotte Today – 06/30/20
Elderspeak – Contributing to the Decline Narrative The Corona pandemic has exposed hidden prejudices and a cultural bias of ageism. Part of that discussion is “Elderspeak.” It occurs when an older adult is spoken to by health care workers, service personnel, neighbors, or even family members as if he or...
3 Easy Ways Seniors Can Stay Connected to Family During Quarantine
3 Easy Ways Seniors Can Stay Connected to Family During Quarantine (Guest post by Kelsey Simpson. Kelsey enjoys writing about things that can help others. She lives in South Jersey and is the proud companion to two German Shepherds and spends her free time volunteering in dog shelters.) As the world...
THE SELF DEFENSE OF CAREGIVERS – USING MARTIAL ARTS PRINCIPLES
The Self Defense of Caregivers, Sixty and Me BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • Sixty and Me May 2, 2020 • CAREGIVING Caregiving can often feel like a full-contact sport, and all too many caregivers find themselves under siege by other family members and even the ones to whom they provide care. This sense...
10 ACTIVITIES YOUR KIDS CAN DO WITH A LOVED ONE WHO IS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA
10 ACTIVITIES YOUR KIDS CAN DO WITH A LOVED ONE WHO IS LIVING WITH DEMENTIA – EVEN WHEN THEY CAN’T ATTEND IN PERSON BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • Sixty and Me April 2, 2020 • CAREGIVING The relationship between a child and a person living with dementia can be very enriching for...
Caregiving During the Pandemic – Podcast – Charlotte Today – 04/22/20
Caregiving During a Pandemic – Podcast Charlotte Today The Coronavirus has literally made every family member a long-distance caregiver. And, as a colleague pointed out, “the number of unpaid caregivers has gone from 1-in-5 Americans, to anyone who cares for someone at risk for Covid-19.” So, to use the well-worn...
Caregiving During the Pandemic – Charlotte Today – 04/22/20
Caregiving During a Pandemic The Coronavirus has literally made every family member a long-distance caregiver. And, as a colleague pointed out, “the number of unpaid caregivers has gone from 1-in-5 Americans, to anyone who cares for someone at risk for Covid-19.” So, to use the well-worn cliché, we are all...
THE ART OF DECLUTTERING: DO IT WHILE KEEPING YOUR SANITY AND HAVING FUN
THE ART OF DECLUTTERING: DO IT WHILE KEEPING YOUR SANITY AND HAVING FUN BY ANTHONY CIRILLO • March 5, 2020 • FAMILY Decluttering – Most people want to age in the home they have. According to AARP, three out of four people 50-plus want to stay in their homes and communities...
Coronavirus and Seniors – Charlotte Today – 03/19/20
Coronavirus and Seniors – Charlotte Today – 03/19/20 A short clip from Charlotte Today about helping elders during the Coronavirus pandemic. Need caregiving help. Turn to my company, www.gishc.com for holistic and complete caregiver solutions. Family caregivers are especially vulnerable. Bill Walsh, AARP Response Lead, says that the pandemic has...