by cjgolden | Jul 28, 2018 | Baby Boom Generation, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Planning, Wellness |
Life is uncertain. Biker Joe is now relearning to walk. The political climate is unsure. Yesterday I watched in amazement as Joe – who has progressed from wheelchair to walker to learning to walk with a cane – took his first independent steps since August, 2016. With... 
by Kaiser Health News | Apr 2, 2018 | Caregiver News |
Physical therapy helps Leon Beers, 73, get out of bed in the morning and maneuver around his home using his walker. Other treatment strengthens his throat muscles so that he can communicate and swallow food, said his sister Karen Morse. But in mid-January, his home... 
by Tena Scallan | Mar 11, 2017 | 24/7 Caregiving, Caregiving 101, Housing |
As Our Loved Ones Age All things considered, aging is a natural process that affects our daily living and self-care. We recognize that with old age, many problems and disease condition set in, making it difficult for loved ones to carry out their basic activities of... 
by Dave Kelso | Oct 14, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Finding Caregiver Support |
Whether you’re new to caregiving or a veteran, there are still things to learn about the US healthcare system. This series of videos from Alz Live provides a roadmap. This is part seven of an eight part series. You’ll notice issues with communication, difficulty... 
by Harriet Hodgson | Apr 25, 2015 | Caregiver Stories |
My husband’s aorta dissected in 2013 and he was rapidly bleeding to death. The health care team gave him transfusion after transfusion, to no avail. Surgeons operated on him three times in an attempt to stop the bleeding. During the third operation he had a spinal... 
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