I remember my first encounter with Alzheimer’s. It was back in 1978, before Alzheimer’s was a part of our everyday language. It was at a wedding where a 104-year-old grandmother became a source of amusement to her son or grandson who she no longer recognized. It bothered me to see then laughing at the sad situation. Now […]
Legal Preparation in Caregiving – Wills & Trusts
Wills and Trusts are an Important Part of End of Life Preparation As we continue the conversation about legal preparations that come to light when we enter into a caregiving situation with a loved one, Wills and Trusts should be part of the plan. I’m drawing on my informative conversation with attorney Rebecca Braun of […]
Legal Preparation in Caregiving – Power of Attorney Documents
When you are in the midst of dealing with all the physical aspects of caregiving, it’s easy to overlook the legal protections that should be put in place. This is the time when it becomes ever more important to understand the legal issues that can affect long term care. I recently sat down with attorney Rebecca […]
Caregiving at Home – Parent Proofing Your House
When caregiving hits home, parent-proofing your house needs to be part of the plan. I recently had to prepare for my parents stay after my mother’s hip replacement surgery. We needed to determine sleeping arrangements, the bathroom situation, and where and how she (and dad) would spend their days. Here are some things I’ve learned […]
Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness have been one of our messages under the theme of prevention, as in “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure,” to match our saying for the Cravaat®: “An Ounce of Protection is Worth a Pound of Laundry.” We believe the best way to tackle illness is to eat and […]
Document a Loved One’s Legacy – Discover the Path to Your Own History
Geneology. Family History. Life Story. Legacy. Memories. They’re a part of who we are, yet we rarely take the time to document them. One of the things on our list of things to consider when you become a caregiver is to document a loved one’s legacy. Not only will you learn about the life of […]
When You Become a Caregiver
When you become a caregiver, there are many things to consider to provide your loved one with the best care; concerns that go beyond just their daily living needs. Usually, by the time you are considering care options, you are most likely behind the 8-ball, i.e. one step behind on the situation. It’s important to admit the need […]
Taste with Tori
Tori Woodill of Taste with Tori at CBS3 Philly protects her clothes from the dangers of the delicious BBQ sauce at Zachary’s BBQ, proving that diners of all ages could use a little clothing protection. Recently, DinerWear had the privilege to give some Cravaats to Tori Woodill of CBS3 Philly. Tori is a food […]
Resources for Caregiving
Since writing our first post including RESOURCES for Caregiving, we have heard about additional Senior/Disability Resources. Therefore we will continue to add to the list of resources as a reference: Organizations: medicare.gov – www.medicare.gov/campaigns/caregiver/caregiver Information such as What a Caregiver Needs to Know, and What Does Medicare Cover. Helps you navigate through the caring quagmire. […]
Put Optimism on Your Caregiving Checklist
When you are dealing with all the challenges of caring for a loved, be sure to put optimism on your caregiving checklist. As Theodore Roosevelt said, “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” It may seem obvious, but sometimes, when we’re in the throws of a loved one in crises, we might forget to take […]