Caregiving Issues
How to Deal with a Narcissistic Parent – Part 2
In this second installment of our series on dealing with narcissistic aging parents, we dlve deeper into strategies for setting boundaries and detaching emotionally.
Diane Carbo
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Is Dementia A Disease? Discover the Truth
Discover the Truth About Dementia: What You Need to Know Is dementia a disease? Find out the answer and unravel the mysteries of this condition that affects millions of people worldwide. View All Episodes Dementia is not just one disease, but a collection of symptoms that can significantly impact memory,
Financial / Legal
End of Life Planning: Include Funeral Arrangements
Funeral arrangements can be difficult to think about, but planning some of the details can be a great relief to your survivors. Learn about funeral burial alternatives, green burials, home death care and more. Create a final arrangements document to ensure your wishes are carried out.
Resources
Medication Safety Training: How to Instill Ear Drops
As a caregiver or care partner, it is important to know how to properly instill ear drops for elderly family members. This guide provides a step by step form for administering medication in the ear safely and effectively.
Ask the Experts
Medicare Reimbursement for Psychiatric Services for Depression, Anxiety Disorders Etc
Many aging seniors struggle with undiagnosed depression and anxiety due to financial constraints and lack of proper reimbursement from Medicare for psychiatric services.
Aging In Place
Going It Alone: Navigating Caregiver Duties Without Family Support
Discover the reasons why some caregivers feel abandoned by their family and learn tips on how to overcome the emotional and physical burdens of caring for a loved one alone. Resources available to support caregivers and ways to communicate with family members about sharing responsibilities.
End of Life Issues
Death with Dignity : Assisted Suicide of Brittany Maynard
Join the conversation on assisted suicide and end of life issues. A registered nurse with 45 years of experience shares her personal story and thoughts on hospice care, preserving dignity, and the importance of discussing end of life options.
Podcast
Pastor Dave Taylor MAC, M.PaC Kelly Taylor MAC - Episode 34
Today's podcast will bring you pastor Dave Taylor and his wife, Kelly. They bring a very unique perspective on faith and caregiving. Dave is a pastor, a nurse and a social worker, and he is heading.
Podcast
Preparing for a doctors appointment with Betsy Wurzel - Episode 32
Welcome to Episode 32 of our podcast, where we're diving into the crucial topic of preparing for doctor's appointments. Our guest, Betsy Wurzel, a seasoned caregiver coach and dementia care specialist, shares valuable insights on optimizing healthcare interactions. In this episode, Betsy emphasizes effective communication, note-taking,
Podcast
What is a Death Doula? What is a Death Cafe? Lets Take the Mystery out of Death and Dying with Alycia Martel - Episode 29
In Episode 29 of this enlightening series, we delve into a topic that is often shrouded in mystery and discomfort—death and dying. Our guest, Alycia Martel, a certified death doula and end-of-life specialist, takes us on a journey to demystify this inevitable phase of life. In this episode, we
Professional Services
CNA Horror Stories: Caregiver Crisis in America Nursing Assistant Job from Hell
Working as a nursing assistant in a nursing home can be a challenging and low-paying job with poor working conditions. In this article, we explore the horror stories and realities of the nursing assistant profession, including low wages, lack of benefits, and high turnover rates.
Financial / Legal
Advanced Directives
An advance directive is a legal document that allows you to make your medical and healthcare wishes known to your loved ones and medical personnel in the event you become unable to make decisions for yourself.