Posts Tagged Caregiver
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Home Care
By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare As we age, more of us are expressing we want to stay in our homes. Everyone has different family structures and support. Even if you have strong family support, be open to the idea of having others help, too. Many people have an initial feeling of “not wan...
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Parenting, Again
By Pam Haumann Director of Programs Child Abuse Council When parents are unable to raise their own children, grandparents often times step up and assume that responsibility. You might ask, why? Grandparents assume the role of parent in an effort to keep their family together and their gra...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
