Shelley Webb is a Registered Nurse and founder of The Intentional Caregiver. She was blessed to have cared for her father in her home for more than 4 years.
Vacation For The Caregivers “JUST DO IT”
This is an article written by Greg Pledge, who cares for his mother in Ontario, Canada.
I am writing this article with hopes that I will reach as many of caregivers out there that read Shelley’s web site. I sincerely hope that the word “Vacation” and the importance of taking [...]
A long time ago, I suffered from migraines (then I got a divorce and they disappeared, but that’s a totally different story). When I was being treated for these migraines, one of the therapies they used was biofeedback accompanied by meditation. I completely rebelled against it. The meditation tape would say “You are on a [...]
I was listening to a talk radio show the other day – the one that features the somewhat controversial female non-medical doctor who is an advocate of stay at home moms but in my opinion not so sympathetic of our elderly population. (Perhaps that has something to do with her relationship to her own mother.)
One [...]
In the field of social work, one saying sums up the professional approach to assisting others: Meet the client where (s)he is.
And when I am called upon to consult with a family caregiver, I most often find her at the end of the proverbial rope. A stroke, a diagnosis of dementia, or simply the physical [...]
Happy Fourth of July week-end to all of you! I hope that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
As part of our holiday festivites, along with the family barbecue, many of us will be attending fireworks displays or, in places where they are allowed, launching off a few of our own. (Tonight, I’ll be attending [...]
The Lady’s Slipper orchids bloomed in my garden 2 weeks ago. And now they are gone. This is the second time that they have bloomed since they were planted and each time I see them it is a melancholy experience.
You see, the Lady’s Slipper orchid (genus cypripedium -I don’t know the species of mine) is my absolute favorite [...]
Hi everyone. This is a response to an article I had written in a recent newsletter called “Overcoming Communication Issues Between Doctors and Seniors”. Greg is one of our dear readers who has cared for his 81 year old mother for many years.
As a caregiver to my 81 year old Mother, I want to get the message [...]
How To Keep Mom (and Yourself) Out of a Nursing Home: Seven Keys To Keeping Your Independence – by Dr. David Fisher, Peter Bang and Frank Gutbrod
I originally purchased this book thinking it was a resource for caregivers on keeping an aging parent out of a nursing home for as long as possible. I soon [...]
Having worked in the health care industry for almost 30 years, I can tell you that there is a definate hierarchy in the way that medical titles are perceived within the health care community. For instance, RNs are perceived better than LPNs (or LVNs); 4 year RN grads are perceived better than 2 year RN grads; and [...]
I LOVE gardening. It’s in my blood. Growing up in a small town in Canada, it was rare to see a home that did NOT have both a vegetable and a cutting flower garden in the backyard. When I moved to California, we didn’t have room for the veggies, but we did have all kinds [...]
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