Managing the Challenges of Long Distance Care Giving
Increased mobility and life spans make long distance caregiving a fact of life for many families. Living far away poses some challenges, but there are ways to make the arrangement work for you and your loved ones. Steps You Can Take From a Distance Take advantage of technology. Use email and social media to […]
A Senior’s Guide to Strong Hands
Are you losing your grip? As you age, you may find yourself dropping more things and wondering why the lid on your peanut butter jar is screwed on so tight. While a few gray hairs are no big deal, having strong hands may be more important than you think. Many studies show that a weak […]
A Caregiver’s Guide to Restful Sleep
When you’re a caregiver, you have twice as many reasons to get enough sleep. You and the one you care for both need you to be well-rested. However, that’s easier said than done. Up to 70% of caregivers report sleep issues, and 41% say they are awakened during the night by the person that they […]
Exercise Is Key for Brain and Mental Health, Too
How do you feel today? By Susan Fink www.trainwithsusan.com It’s a simple question that can bring a lot of different responses, right? You might say, “I feel great – had a checkup with the doctor yesterday and everything’s good.” Or, “I feel kinda crabby… Didn’t get much sleep last night.” Or even, “I feel tired […]
Grandma & Great Grandma
Grandma & Great Grandma Susan Fink Personal Trainer www.trainwithsusan.com My mother is a grandmother of five and a great-grandmother of three. At 91, she still volunteers, plays mah jongg, and, as you can see above, participates in water exercise on a regular basis. She is a breast cancer survivor and has both knee and shoulder […]
The Outside Looking In
This is one of my favorite views in my house. It’s taken from the perspective of my leather recliner looking through the living room into the dining room. I sit in this chair each morning and watch the sun rays fill the dining room with light while I contemplate the day, meditate, pray, drink my […]
Self-Care: A Lost Art
I’m in many online groups. It’s a way to see what the “hot” topic is, learn about new tools and strategies and connect with others who have common interests. One group had the following post the other day “Every few years popular buzzwords come around and get overused. Anyone else ever tired of hearing/seeing certain […]
Three Great Reasons to Create Beautiful Memories With Your Elderly Parents
Providing care for your elderly parents can be demanding, but it can have joyous opportunities. Here’s some motivation for creating positive memories with your parents, as well as practical ways to get started. Making Family Memories Improves the Quality of Life. Older people benefit from remaining mentally active and connected to others. Help them share […]
LA Elderly Resources
LA Elderly Resources It is stressful enough caring for an elderly loved one. Take a peek into the world of acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions for eldercare. Placements of Care SNF-Skilled Nursing Facility Setting with nurses capable of more involved care like administering medication, tending to wounds, tube feeding (enteral feeding) among other procedures. ALF- Assisted […]