Falls: Tips to help a loved one
Each year, 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 fall. 30-50% of falls result in injuries including minor cuts, bruises, fractures, head injuries and even death. It is estimated that fall injuries costs nearly $50 billion a year, as a large percentage of people who fall are hospitalized and discharged to a nursing […]
Ten Absolutes for Caregivers when caring for a loved one with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Never argue, instead agree Never reason, instead divert Never shame, instead direct Never lecture, instead reassure Never say “remember,” instead reminisce Never say “I told you so,” instead repeat, regroup Never say “you can’t,” instead say “let’s do this” Never command or demand, instead ask or model Never condescend, instead encourage and praise Never force, […]
Thriving…In the Midst of Grief
Life circumstances are HARD! Sit with that for a minute. As hospice workers, we experience grief daily in our professional lives. We are allowed to enter into that sacred space with families as they say ‘good-bye’ to their loved ones. Our hope is to encourage, support, and remind them that the feelings you experience are […]