Archives for May, 2010
A Day of Thanks and Remembrance
May 31st, 2010
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us [...]
Sharing the Responsibility
May 28th, 2010
My parents care for my one remaining grandparent: 96 year old Grandma Nellie. While Grandma is in amazing health and lives in her own apartment in an assisted living complex, the responsibilities of her care and personal affairs fall largely to my parents. They have a daily role in accompanying Grandma to various appointments, filling [...]
Proactive Care
May 25th, 2010
As of this morning, both of my parents have reached the age of 65. While both are in good health at this time, I realize it could be a matter of time before a major medical issue hits our family. My two sisters and I all live at least 8 hours away from our parents, [...]
Struggles of Long-distance Caregiving
May 21st, 2010
Today, more and more of us are faced with caring for a loved one that lives an hour or more away. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, more than five million U.S. residents are long-distance caregivers, and this number will continue to grow.
For many families, finding a balance for the patient, day-to-day [...]
Empowering Caregivers with a Comprehensive Solution
May 19th, 2010
Taking care of a loved one is both an intensely personal and more universal experience than I ever imagined. What started as a conversation among friends about our different experiences – from looking after aging grandparents to taking care of a child with health issues early in life – made us realize these personal experiences [...]
Coming Soon…
May 13th, 2010
We are excited to announce that Caregiver’s Touch is in the final stages of approval and will soon be available to help empower caregivers. Be sure to check out our Web site to learn more about the tool and sign up here to be notified as soon as Caregiver’s Touch is available.
