Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
There are so many terms and acronyms out there in the aging and healthcare industry, and new ones pop up every generation, such as Instrumental…
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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
When I started working in Nursing Care and Assisted Living, I would constantly hear the term, ADL, which stands for Activities of Daily Living. I…
Sundowning: what is it?
When I first started working with older adults with Dementia, I learned very quickly what Sundowning is and how to soothe those experiencing this daily…
Care Plans are a Necessity
When I worked on the Nursing Care floor of a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), I learned very quickly the importance of documentation and Care…
Finding a Support Group
Being a caregiver, whether you are a child, spouse, power of attorney, or friend can be stressful. Consider finding a support group to share your…
Home Health Care: when to hire and what to look for
Finding and hiring a home health care company is important when someone you know needs more time and care than you can personally give. However,…
Making your wishes known through Estate Planning
While working in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), I quickly learned the power and importance of Estate Planning. Not many are aware that Estate…
Essential Traits to Develop when Interacting with Dementia
My first interaction with Dementia was as a child, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. At the time, Alzheimer’s Dementia was a disease…
Navigating the Caregiver Role of “The Sandwich Generation”
“The Sandwich Generation” was a term coined for the Boomers back in the 1980s for their ability to navigate the multi-caring roles. Managing their aging…
Midlife or Elderhood brings new opportunities to redefine your purpose
Turning 40 seemed so old to me once, but I have found that going into midlife (or Elderhood) brings many new opportunities to redefine my…