Elder Care, Caregiving and the Sandwich Generation

Part II of the CareGrade interview with Carol Bradely Bursack   What is the biggest complaint you hear about finding care? Seeking care for a loved one can be a confusing and frustrating experience. People do not know how to get the appropriate information and do not know their options. Dealing with insurance, Medicare and Medicaid can seem like a full-time job, and my result in not obtaining all the benefits that are available. Getting advice from people who have or are confronting the... Read Full Story

Another wonderful book that I highly recommend is Carol Bradley Bursack’s “Minding Our Elders." Back when I was the frazzled son of an aging mother with dementia (during the long months prior to her death), I found validation and comfort in Bursack’s exceptional book. Eldercare is often a lonely business and one that places a profound mental and physical burden on the caregiver. Healing begins with the discovery that one is not alone. “Minding Our Elders” provides ample evidence that... Read Full Story

Well, I’ve done 28 hours of clinical, and I have to go back to the nursing home for another long day this Saturday. Here are my observations and thoughts on the experience, now several days removed: I love those old people. But it would be hard for me to take a job caring for them. Thankfully, there are so many other specialties of nursing available. My goal is to do pediatrics, but if I can’t find a job in that specialty, there are plenty others that I would be interested in, such as... Read Full Story

Pride lift chairs are designed to help people that have challenges in mobility. As our physical body declines through natural aging or ailments, the ability to walk and get up can be limited. Many people can walk fine whereas others may need the use of an aid such as a walker or cane. More common than difficulty in walking is the challenge of getting oneself out of a sitting position such as that in a chair. This is where Pride lift chairs can be of assistance. Pride offers motorized... Read Full Story

A_chieving a sense of fullfillment B_brigthening the days od others C_hanging the world for the better D-iscovering the joys of helping others E-arning respect and admiration F-eeling good about yourself G_iving back to others H_earing "thank you" time and again I_nspiring others with your dedication J_oining the community of caring people K_nowing you give your best each day L_ifting spirits M_aking great use of time and talents N_oting the difference your efforts make O_pening your heart... Read Full Story