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.
When A Parent Comes To Stay It is becoming more and more common for elderly parents to move in with their children. This arrangement can be beneficial for many aging mothers or fathers but if not thought out properly can drastically change the lives of everyone in the household, including the aging loved one. There are several reasons [...]
A Comparison of PERS/MPERS Devices A Personal Emergency Response System (or PERS) is a service generally provided by a private company, that helps to monitor its subscribers for falls, medical problems or other emergencies by use of a 3 part system. These 3 parts consist of a). a pendant, charm, necklace, belt or watch b). [...]
Physical Activity and older Americans Astounding statistics confirming that older Americans aren’t getting enough physical activity – How We can change this. (Click on banner to make it larger.) Physical Activity and Older Americans
Gramma Goes Techie: the Best Computers for Use by Seniors As our population ages, so does the age of computer users. Baby boomers and caregivers are one of the fastest growing segments of Facebook and many elders are learning how to use e-mail, games, picture storage and even video conferencing. Seniors want to [...]
Selling Your Home in a Rough Economy by Margot McClelland In the state of our economy, selling your home is tough. Even relatively stable markets, like Austin Real Estate, are suffering — and, regrettably, economists forecast a dreary future for real estate in the months to come. If your loved one would like to downsize [...]
Our pastor shared this poem with our congregation a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to pass it along. I Won’t Let Go I want to let go, but I won’t let go. There are battles to fight, By day and night, … For God and the right— And I’ll never let go. I [...]
Drive Safely: Auto Modifications & Tips for Seniors and Caregivers By Michelle Seitzer for 101Mobility.com Let’s get one thing straight: older drivers are safer drivers. They clock fewer miles, wear seat belts regularly, stay home in bad weather conditions, and avoid rush hour like the accident-prone plague it is. They’re not often charged with speeding, [...]
Whether accompanying an elder home for a holiday or bringing them back to your own home, traveling can be daunting to say the least. Having traveled with my father several times during the years that he lived with me, I learned several things that I’d never do again. 1. Do it alone! Whether by plane, [...]
Life Insurance for Senior Citizens If you are a retiree or blossoming into your 60s or 70s, you may not think that you can still be approved for a term life insurance policy. Though age is a factor in being evaluated for a policy, some insurance providers specialize in products for senior citizens. It could [...]
Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last three to twelve weeks of their lives. People grow a lot when they are faced with their [...]
