Spirit-Centered Care: Enriching Caregiving at Home Through Art and Music
Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful and active as possible so his or her life is honored and quality experiences are still attainable. Using spirit-centered care is a great way to offer that to a loved […]
Taking The First Step Toward Spirit-Centered Care: Assessing Preferences
Successful aging in the home should go further than simply meeting basic care needs. It should allow an aging loved one to remain as joyful and active as possible so his or her life is honored and quality experiences are still attainable. Using spirit-centered care is a great way to offer that to a loved […]
Conversation Starters: Care is Needed
Although it may seem difficult at first to set the wheels in motion, addressing that care is needed with aging loved ones can reduce worry and possibly prevent a serious emergency. Need suggestions to start a smooth discussion? Try these conversation openers: Share your concerns. Talk to your loved ones openly and honestly. Knowing that […]
Ten tips for talking to loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. And family and friends of Alzheimer’s patients are often unsure how to communicate clearly with their loved ones. Should you correct repetitive speech or stories? Are there other ways to communicate when words are out of reach? Here […]
Make Yourself Heard: Communication Strategies for Someone with Decreased Hearing
While we know how difficult it can sometimes be to communicate with someone who is experiencing hearing loss, we tend to forget that it is equally difficult for the person with hearing loss to communicate with those who hear normally. Those of us who do not have hearing problems tend to speak faster, mumble or […]
Can You Hear Me Now? Communicating with Someone with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common part of aging, and will likely affect your elderly friends and family members at some point. Communicating with someone who is experiencing hearing loss can be delicate, as you never want to offend the person. Here are a few tips to help you communicate better with seniors who are experiencing […]
How to Develop an Open Line of Communication with Your Physician
Communication is a key to any successful relationship. When it comes to doctor/patient relationships, communication is also key to receiving the best healthcare possible. However, it is not always easy for patients to talk to their physicians, especially for older Americans – though the older people get, the more important it is for them to […]
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointments
Studies show that a typical visit to a doctor averages only 15 to 20 minutes. Additionally, a doctor’s appointment can often seem overwhelming, making it difficult to remember all the questions that need answering during a short appointment. In fact, nearly half of the U.S. population has difficulty understanding health information, and as a result, […]
Overcoming objections to an in-home caregiver
“I don’t want a stranger coming into my house and going through my things!” “I’ve been doing my own cooking and cleaning since before you were born. I can manage just fine.” “I’m a great driver. I’ve never been in an accident.” “Why can’t you help me with these things?” Are these the sorts of […]