November, it seems, is the month that has been chosen to highlight the care-giver. The longevity revolution has really created this new “life stage” of care-giver; a life stage that can last not only months, [Read more…]
It is preferable to begin the admissions process prior to actual need of a geriatric facility. This is not as odd as it might sound. Many geriatric care facilities have waiting lists and your loved [Read more…]
Although the new resident is your family member, he/she most probably spends most of her time interacting with staff and other residents. You are a resource not only to your loved one but to the [Read more…]
Even without talking to staff, an initial visit to a geriatric facility can yield essential information about the quality of life of its residents. Obviously, cleanliness will be easy to determine. The following questions will [Read more…]
By Jessica Strom Federman, CSA, Community Outreach and Education Manager Home Helpers Recently, a 77-year-old gentleman told me, “the golden years are tarnished ones.” I was sad to hear him say that; although growing old [Read more…]
The first few weeks are critical in the adjustment process not only for your family member but for you as well. Although you might feel alone, it helps to remember that you are part of [Read more…]
In the recent Global Action on Aging newsletter (July 30, 2008) the following short piece reported on a recent survey of baby boomer women and their parents’ future living arrangements. The article points out the [Read more…]
Contributed by Harriette Lowenstein, MA, LMFT In times past, we measured significant life events by the age most people experienced them. Graduation, first job, marriage, first child, empty nest, retirement, widowhood and finally death. All [Read more…]
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