Comments on: HOW TO: Creating a Elder Care Support Network to Reduce Stress

By: 3_GregTaylor_7

3_GregTaylor_7 — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:57:35 +0000

May add also that if caring for the elderly member of your family is becoming too hard, you can opt for getting him/her a home, example in senior living communities Charlotte, and a medical expert such as a nurse or a caregiver who knows the appropriate approach to care and and to physically assist. It will help if the old member of your family will find a community where he can have activities and conversation with neighbors with the same age. But we should never forget also that as family members we are the ones ho have the ultimate responsibility on them.

By: ryanmalone

ryanmalone — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:39:59 +0000

Thanks for the insight, Laura. Medication management is always a scary thing. I'd be interested in doing a product review of the site here if Medminder is. Drop me an email ryan !AT! insideeldecare . COM

By: Laura Helliwell

Laura Helliwell — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:55:21 +0000

This article highlights something that so many people are facing. We have developed a pill box that uses cellular communications to inform caregivers if their loved ones missed their medications. The caregivers we have worked with greatly appreciate the real-time notifications from the system and say the pill box gives them peace of mind. Laura Helliwell, www.medminder.com

By: Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:12:39 +0000

You're exactly right – it has to be easy. And, great picture too. Yep, that about captures the frustration!

Thanks again for the insight. I've enjoyed reading your blog.

By: Ryan Malone

Ryan Malone — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:24:34 +0000

Matt – Thanks for the post. I prefer email actually, because it is the easiest to use for all parties, people already have email set up on their iPhones and Blackberries, etc. Facebook is also useful since many people are already there. Shared calendaring is still a bit more challenging for people, as I've found it challenging to show everyone how to use Google calendar, for example. It has to be easy.

By: Matt Johnson

Matt Johnson — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:08:35 +0000

Ryan, fantastic points. What systems have you seen that help people coordinate their care team? Email lists? Shared calendar? We're always looking for ways to help families stay connected.

I wrote yesterday about using Facebook private groups to keep people on the same page, but we're still evaluating the benefits.

http://ow.ly/1bmpk

I'd love to get your opinion.

By: Mary Carpenter RN, GCM

Mary Carpenter RN, GCM — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:50:45 +0000

If you need assistance with this process, you may receive just the help you need by visiting the website of the National Geriatric Care Management site. www.caremanager.org

By: Ryan Malone

Ryan Malone — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:34:09 +0000

Erin, thanks for the article. I'll give it a read.

By: Erin Schmidt

Erin Schmidt — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:20:58 +0000

Great article! Support is so important when caring for a loved one - it really should be a team effort as much as possible. Having an action plan is so crucial. We recently wrote about the significance of planning ahead to provide further insight for families and individuals as they contemplate the future: http://ow.ly/1bhlb. Thanks again for the great info!