Family caregivers have a lot on their minds. Understandably, changing batteries in home safety devices typically does not top the list. Certainly caregivers can be forgiven for focusing on more immediate priorities. Still, replacing the batteries in home safety devices can be a life saving act. Caregivers – and all of us – can benefit … Read more
Too many of our senior loved ones are trying to get by on retirement savings that have been beaten down by the recession. Many seniors’ savings is further eroded by their desire to help family members who’ve been hit even harder. We as family members want to help them make their elder years more comfortable. … Read more
Family caregivers and their senior loved ones should be asking this question. Are we having fun yet? If not, why not? What can we be doing differently to answer this question “yes”? Or, even better, an emphatic “YES”! It has often been said, and many times confirmed by research studies, that laughter is the best … Read more
All too early in the year Americans are being reminded of the dangers storms can bring. Too often thunderstorms leave property damage, power outages and – yes – injuries and even death in their wake. Caregivers, especially those who live long distances away from their senior loved ones, become devastated with a feeling of helplessness … Read more
Recently we stayed in a handicapped accessible hotel room. Although we were in the company of a hearing impaired person, we got the room quite by accident. However, it was a very enlightening ‘accident’. The room was relatively new construction in a new tower of this particular hotel/resort. As such, the room itself was well … Read more
Home monitoring technology can – and does – help many seniors live longer in the homes of their choice, which we as boomers repeatedly tell survey takers is important for us. Our first post on the topic went into the why of implementing monitoring, but the more difficult step for many is the how – – … Read more
Caregivers of senior loved ones know how important it is to have support. Having a helping hand can make the day bearable. As Americans, we know how strength in numbers can achieve amazing things. When people band together for a common cause their impact can be exceptional. There are many causes that we can get behind … Read more
Home automation is going to give our senior loved ones the ability to live in their homes more safely, enjoyably and comfortably, many well into their elder years. Home monitoring using video and motion detectors is going to give family members and other caregivers peace of mind, knowing the seniors about whom we care are … Read more
Have you seen that TV program Who Do You Think You Are? It traces the genealogy of celebrities and uncovers some very interesting stories. According to the show’s website, people “embark on personal journeys of self-discovery to trace their family trees” and “reveal the fabric of humanity through everyone’s place in history.” We all have … Read more
