"Dear Ted,
You have been on my mind. I heard that your Mom passed. I am sorry for you, but know that she is finally free. A time for regrouping now, and I hope you focus on yourself, and nothing else!
You have been an inspiration to many, and the…"
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Mom Fell
Posted by Rek on February 23, 2012 at 1:06am 2 Comments 1 Like
It's 11:30 PM on Wednesday night. I got home from my nursing job about 8:30 and had on line class till 10:30. As it was ending Mom walked by my office and said good night. I said good night and that was that....till about five minutes later when…
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Most difficult time of day
Posted by Susan on January 31, 2012 at 9:27am 4 Comments 1 Like
I've been having a hard time getting Mom to bed most evenings. By 8 pm I'm so tired and sick of it all that the upcoming struggle of changing her and transferring her into bed is really getting me down. I wish I could have help from 7:30 -8:30…
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Ted's Blog 1/23/12
Posted by Ted on January 23, 2012 at 5:35pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I just got off the phone from a TERRIFIC conversation with the Social Worker from my local Home Health and Hospice agency.
Meredith, the SW, was told about my efforts to try and start the…
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Posted by Ted on January 11, 2012 at 6:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
It feels like today is the one day that happens every now and then when all the little frustrations that i thought I was being so strong in ignoring have gotten together and bashed down my front door, crowding in and falling all over themselves…
Continue Ted's Blog 1/6/12
Posted by Ted on January 6, 2012 at 11:16am 0 Comments 1 Like
As some of you may know, I 've been on the hunt for a good, quality, prepared "Meal Plan" to supplement Mom's meals, keeping in mind her diet needs, Low-Sodium, High-Iron. A lot of the plans that I found online are very expensive and cater more…
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Posted by Ted on January 1, 2012 at 7:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Happy New Year, my friends and fellow caregiver's!
I know it's not usually a good idea to pretend to be cheerful when we live the lives that we do, but today I am feeling…
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As part of our commitment to helping those who help others, we regularly host webinars designed to provide specific resources on caregiving topics. Watch recordings of past webinars featuring guest speakers from the Alzheimer's Association, the National Family Caregivers Association and more.
Listen and watch past Webinars for more tips and features:
| Date | Featured tips |
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| March 2012 | ‘Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease’ featuring Monica Moreno, Director of Early-Stage Initiatives at the Alzheimer’s Association and Carol Blackwell, a care partner to her husband who is living with Alzheimer's disease. Learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease along with information and resources to support yourself and your loved one along your caregiving journey with Alzheimer’s. |
| February 2012 | ‘Spousal Caregiving: One Woman’s Love Story’ featuring Sherri Snelling of the Caregiving Club interviewing Sylvia Mackey, wife of the late John Mackey, tight end for the 1971 Super Bowl champion Baltimore Colts and Professional Football Hall of Famer, about her stories and insights from her own caregiving experience. |
| January 2012 | ‘Resolutions for Caregivers’ featuring Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association and Tips and Features of Lotsa Helping Hands. |
| December 2011 | ‘Caregiving During the Holidays’ featuring caregiving conversation starters with Sherri Snelling of The Caregiving Club plus Tips and Features of Lotsa Helping Hands. |
| November 2011 | ‘Solutions for Caregivers’ with featured speaker Barb Moeller of UnitedHealthcare and the first three steps in creating a Lotsa Helping Hands Community web site |
| August 2011 | How to create a Community of support: first steps in setting up the coordination calendar and inviting members |
| July 2011 | Entering dates on the calendar, inviting and approving members, using Blogs |
| June 2011 | Sending Coordinator emails, adding pictures, creating messages and notifications |
| April 2011 | Adding multiple members and creating activities |
| February 2011 | Using vital information and creating custom sections |
| January 2011 | Creating activities and signing up for tasks |
| December 2010 | A Community story from The Story Project series. |
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"Dear Ted...something made me drop in on the other site...saw that your Mom had passed. My deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Lilli"
Mizunderstood10 commented on Barb's group Life After Caregiving"Ted, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You took wonderful care of her and know she is happy and at peace. <3
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Ted commented on Barb's group Life After Caregiving"Well, I guess I'm a full-fledged member of this group now, Maybe it'll be a good place to try and figure out what's next for me."
Ted posted a status"Thanks so much for the thoughts and concern, As much as we all know this will be the outcome of caregiving, I guess I wasn't prepared for it"
Angie posted a status"Hi Ted, So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. My deepest condolences. You are in my prayers."
Cricketinafryingpan left a comment for Ted"Dear Ted, I just heard about your Mom's passing and wanted to give you my condolences. It's good that both you and your Brother were by her side. It's a really sad time but at the same time when we see life moving on it really makes…"
Linda left a comment for Ted"Ted - I heard that your mom passed. I'm so sorry for you. I know too well how difficult this time is and still struggle with it 6 months later. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Kuli"
Ted posted a status"My friends, just a note to say Thank You. My mom passed away last night, peacefully and at home, my brother and myself by her side."
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Is there a good, inexpensive, online "Meal Plan" for elders?
Started by Ted in Q&A. Last reply by Ted Jan 23. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I've been looking around to find one of those delivered frozen Meal Plans that would prepare the meals to my Mom's medical needs, but all I can find are the expensive gourmet meal plans for "People On the Go".I'm sure someone must have thought of…Continue
What is the single Most Important piece of advice you would give to a new Caregiver?
Started by Ted in Q&A. Last reply by Ted Jan 17. 10 Replies 1 Like
I saw this question on the NFCA website and it made me start to think.In my opinion, it would be hard to give just one piece of advice, caregiving is such a complex effort, both in what we do for our loved ones and what we SHOULD do for…Continue
The elderly and dehydration
Started by Kathy M. (Deefer) in Caregiving Best Practices. Last reply by Oxford Jan 31. 9 Replies 1 Like
Dehydration is a huge factor in the elderly! Especially where dementia/Alzheimer's is a involved. We as care givers have to monitor fluids at all times. Water is best. Too much juice such as cranberry (which is good for urinary health) can lead to…Continue
Coping with absent siblings
Started by Kathy M. (Deefer) in General. Last reply by rossella Jan 13. 9 Replies 1 Like
I have 6 siblings that asked me to leave my job to care for Mom when it became clear that she could no longer care for herself. It was my dream job and I loved every minute of it. But…. Alas… I made way less $$$ than my siblings and I lived in the…Continue
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Spring Reading
Reflections of a Loving Partner – Caregiving at the End of Life.
C. Andrew Martin
The critically acclaimed, award-winning book, written in simple, direct language, is demonstrative of love’s power and its infinite ability to empower. Martin shares deeply personal concerns in a raw, honest, heartfelt manner when he first learns of Ornelas’ HIV status and determines how to care for and be with his spouse to the very end.
LIFE WITH POP: Lessons on Caring For an Aging Parents
From bestselling author and clinical psychologist Janis Abrahms Spring comes a refreshingly honest and tender portrait of a devoted daughter shepherding her father through his final years of life.
"When My Mother No Longer Knew My Name"
Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein PhD.
Goldstein’s just published When My Mother No Longer Knew My Name: A son’s “course” in “rational” caregiving should be the first book families read to prepare themselves for caring for aging relatives. It’s the caregiver’s equivalent of The One-Minute Manager. Each brief, compelling, highly readable chapter turns what a son learned on-the-job into immediate help for others.
"The Pleasure was Mine"
Tommy Hayes
"So many of us have experienced the slow loss of a family member to Alzheimer's. We've yearned for help in preserving the dignity of our afflicted loved one. We've needed a book that tells our story with respect and love. Tommy Hays has written that book for us in The Pleasure Was Mine." —D.G. Martin, Bookwatch, UNC-TV
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The Seven Summits Climb for Alzhiemer's: Memories are Everything. By Alan Arnette |
A wonderful interactive E-Book that documents the incredible efforts of mountain climber Alan Arnette to raise awareness of the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s and the enormous personal and financial burden it places on people with the disease, their family caregivers, and society. All the money Arnette raised from donations went directly to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund™ and the National Family Caregivers Association.
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