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You’ve been in the hospital for either a planned or unplanned visit, and now it’s time to make the transition home. It’s so easy to become overwhelmed by what you’ll need to do, and simultaneously you’re probably learning all the new things you’ll have to do for ongoing care. Here, we highlight six tips to help you make that move back to home go as smoothly as possible.
Here, we walk through how to make a plan for a doctor appointment so you can feel prepared and get as much out of it as possible. This includes preparing relevant health history, listing all your medications, and organizing your thoughts and questions ahead of time to make the most of your visit to the doctor’s office. Read the article to learn more!
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asks families to consider bringing loved ones home from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and caring for them at home. The Dallas Morning News reports that this suggestion is in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents of a North Dallas senior-living facility. Every
Support Groups can provide great comfort to family caregivers but finding the right one for you depends on many factors. Review these suggestions for finding a group that fits your needs.
When you’re involved in caring for a family member, the best thing you can do is to keep your own needs in perspective. So often we get involved in the daily routine that we forget the benefits of taking care of ourselves. You need to make time for what you
A recent study by Stanford Center on Longevity found that fewer Baby Boomer caregivers (U.S. adults ages 55 – 64) were less “socially engaged” with family and friends in 2012 versus 1995. The key reason for the decline includes other obligations like caring for an ailing relative. Caregivers are often
The Dallas Area Gerontology Society (DAGS) 2017 Fall Forum will be held October 19. The forum will cover the following topics: Ethical Issues in Treating Neurological Diseases, and Easing the Ouch in Chronic Pain. RN, NAB/Administrator, Social Work and LPC CEUs are included in this day long seminar. See more
We all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. However, it’s not always in their best interest to do so. How do we talk with family members about the realities and dangers of staying at home once health is failing, and how do we
Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls on family members to recognize the signs that an aging loved one might need support in completing daily living tasks. How do you know if it is time for in-home
A recent survey by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that seven in 10 adults say they have difficulty talking to their families about who will make financial decisions for an aging family member who loses the ability to safely handle their money. Part of the problem is the
Each year over 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member, usually a parent. But caregivers should carefully consider their own financial situation before they chose to leave the workforce to care for a family member. Most of the time adult children can manage medical appointments and financial obligations. Often,
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S. It affects more than a million people, and that number is expected to double by 2030. For the last several years, research and testing with dopaminergic drugs has revealed a few surprises. A CEO with minimal artistic experience
It is a concern many caregivers have: “Should I encourage my parents to get more help? The last time I visited, my mom seemed very confused, like she just wasn’t quite there. Dad didn’t seem to notice and didn’t want to talk about it when I asked him.” If you
In the wake of healthcare reform, health providers are bundling services to link the ‘continuum of care’: the insurance companies contract with hospitals, hospitals with doctors, rehabilitation centers, medical providers and medical and non-medical home care companies. It is important for the consumer to know that they do have choices
