The transition to assisted living can be a difficult period for our loved ones. Many residents have lived in their community for a long period of time, and they’ve already developed their cliques and daily habits. In fact, being the new resident at a community can be compared to that of starting your first day [...]
Linda Abbit has been the primary caregiver for her parents since 2000. Her father has since passed on, and she continues to provide excellent care to her mother, Aida. A Common Beginning Like Jay Drayer at Careflash and Carol Bradley Bursack at Minding Our Elders, Linda Abbit has used her own personal experience as a [...]
Within the world of elder care, there are a few bright lights that serve as beacons of information and support. One of those is Minding Our Elders, a blog run by Carol Bradley Bursack. Always a Personal Experience Like most of us, Carol started with a personal experience that both changed her life and inspired [...]
A string of serendipitous events this week made me a true believer in how technology can dramatically simplify the way we care for our loved ones. A Sick, Distant Relative I heard from a family member that a distant cousin had a brain issue that has required several surgeries to correct. He’s still not out [...]