Posts Tagged Caregiver

  • Fulfilling Promises Fulfilling Promises

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Every once in a while, even the best caregiver has a personal issue and can’t make it to work. Most of the time, we can fill the shift quickly, and all is well that ends well. Last week, however, it wasn’t going as planned when as we tried without quick suc...

  • Illinois Updates Power of Attorney Act: Time for you to update, too

    By Melissa L. Uzzell Attorney At Law Snyder Park Nelson & Schwiebert PC Power Of Attorney (POA) – the basis for the authority caregivers have in decision-making regarding the life of a loved one or friend – is changing in Illinois. Simply put, a Power of Attorney allows for a trusted f...

  • Planning Ahead for Emergencies

    By Pam Berenger Community Liaison at Intouch Adult Day Services Her husband’s confused questions, the EMT’s questions, frantic calls from her children and calls to close friends, had Shirley’s mind reeling and questioning herself. Until that night, Shirley felt her plans were complete. Sh...

  • Snow Bound and Determined Snow Bound and Determined

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Often I tease our administrator, Cynthia Bostic, about her “over-preparedness” techniques. Generally if the weather is forecasted to be even slightly bad, she pulls out her “Quality Assurance Snow Prep” packet and goes to work. Her concern for caregivers...

  • Reasons for Choosing Home Care Reasons for Choosing Home Care

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare The oldest baby boomers will turn 65 on January 1st. Each and every day of 2011, 10,000 more will turn 65. The 79 million baby boomers make up 26% of our country's population. As we age, more of us are expressing we want to stay in our homes. Everyone has ...

  • A Labor of Love A Labor of Love

    By Mary Schricker, SRES Realtor Ruhl&Ruhl Real Estate “During the past few years as a Seniors Specialist I have had the opportunity to act as a sounding board for clients who have been thrust into the role of caregiving for a family member or friend. I have listened, mediated and ca...

  • Trinity Pathway Hospice and Palliative Care Programs Celebrate National Caregivers Month

    By Sandie Nichols, LCSW Manager of Palliative Care and Social Services Trinity Visiting Nurse & Homecare Association It is an interesting coincidence that November is both National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and National Family Caregivers Month.  Chances are that as we age, we will ...

  • Coping with Memory Problems

    By Courtyard Estates of Walcott Often we put off decisions that involve facing difficult truths. We are not doing ourselves or our loved ones any favors by not facing our fears and handling tough issues. By planning ahead we provide peace of mind for those closest to us. Assisting a loved one ...

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