Caregiving Hydration and Delirium
Did you know that: Delirium is different from dementia? Dehydration is a cause of delirium? Older adults can avoid delirium by staying hydrated?
Monthly Archives: March 2018
How to “Unplug” from Caregiving
BY CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK You’re a long-term caregiver for your parents and you are getting more than a little burned out. A friend tells you that her family is unable to use a five-day beach home reservation that they’ve already paid for. They’ve offered you the package since they don’t want it wasted, but your first […]
Caregiver Tips for Keeping Seniors Busy and Active
BY CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK As caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments and keep schedules. Our daily tasks can all be challenging, but one, in particular, gives families a lot of grief: ensuring our loved ones are stimulated and entertained.
BREATHE
“Mom, can you hear me?” This is usually how the conversation goes when it is clear my mother has either not caught what I said on the phone, or is otherwise distracted by something more interesting than my voice. “I said I’d be by to pick you up in 20 minutes. Do you think you […]
Caregiver Tips for Organizing a Medical History
A trip to the emergency room made me realize why caregivers are advised to organize health information. Like many caregivers, I share the task of going with my loved one to appointments. My sister usually takes our mom to the dentist, audiologist, and optometrist. I take Mom to her physician, dermatologist, and podiatrist. We cover […]