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The title of caregiver is not as obvious as it may seem. Caregivers can aid in eldercare on many different levels and depending on your needs their roles can provide key benefits. Benefits of caregivers Your eyes and ears: Whether you live close by or far away, a caregiver can observe and update you on [...]
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Culture Change (also known as person-centered care or resident-directed care) transforms the traditional long-term care model from medical facility to a supportive home environment. This movement is designed to change the overall mindset and environment of nursing homes into personal communities. Culture change is designed to nurture the human spirit of aging residents as well [...]
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It is important to remember that when caring for an adult parent that you also care for yourself as well. Any form of elder care can be draining on an emotional, physical and time commitment level. In order to be able to sustain your generous efforts, you need to seek out and be able to [...]
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“How long does it take for a caregiver to help my mom or dad?” This is a question I am frequently asked when I speak at assisted living communities. Most communities offer some form of help button, usually in the form of a pendant or wristband worn by the resident. When mom or dad needs [...]
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Proximity is just one of the considerations that families take into account when it comes to choosing an assisted living community for an elderly loved one. In fact, in our recent Assisted Living Family Attitudes and Preparedness Report, 77% of respondents said that proximity to their home is among their top three considerations. And subsequently, [...]
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At lunch this week, a co-worker overheard me talking to my mom’s caregiver. When I hung up, he asked me, “What exactly does a caregiver do?” While at first I thought the answer to be pretty obvious, I realized it is more complex. I learned over the last few years that the right caregiver can [...]
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This site is brought to you by Ryan Malone. Ryan is the creator of the "by families, for families" approach to elder care which teaches families how to make elder care a positive experience. He is the author of several elder books, a frequent public speaker and marketing consultant.
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