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Saying Goodbye to a Loved One
Read moreElisabeth Kubler-Ross introduced her five steps of grieving for a loved one who has died four decades ago in...
February 1, 201100 -
Finding Caregiver Resources
Read moreIn the past two postings I have been talking about the warning signs of caregiver burnout as well as...
January 27, 2011 -
An Elder Resource for Caregivers
Read moreOne of my clients recommended a web resource recently, and I am so impressed by it that I am...
January 7, 2011 -
Changing Your Elder’s Mind – for the Better
Read moreDr. Oliver Sacks explains neuroplasticity in his editorial, “This Year, Change Your Mind,” in the New Year’s Day editorial...
January 1, 2011 -
Elder Resources – Free Legal Advice
Read moreI have been hearing that the web resources I have been offering in my postings have been informative and...
December 30, 2010 -
If Not Home, Then What?
Read moreIn my last posting, I talked about how a caregiver can facilitate an older adult’s decision around when it...
December 20, 2010 -
Who Owns the Decision?
Read moreI have talked in some of the recent blogs about when decision-making may transfer to another person from an...
December 15, 2010 -
Caregiver or Guardian
Read moreAs a geriatric care manager, I have the chance to work with all manner of caregivers and the elders...
December 10, 2010 -
Making a List for the Unexpected
Read moreIt is the season where we hear about “making a list…and checking it twice.” My kids think I get...
December 2, 2010 -
Identity Theft and Fraud Target Elders and Others with Special Needs
Read moreOne of my geriatric care clients, an 80-year old widow who lives in an independent living center, came to...
November 29, 2010