FALL PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY – YES, IT EXISTS!
My Mom is 94 and prone to falling, so I am pleased to host this important guest post by a regular guest blogger here at the Caregivers' Living Room. Thank…
Donna Thomson
Happy Nursing Week to All The Nurses on Team Nick
Over the years, we have welcomed nurses into our family. Community and long-term care nurses are a special breed. They understand teamwork with family and how to make clinical nursing…
Motherhood: The Currency of Need and Love
At the moment of birth, there is suddenly stillness and a collective intake of breath. There is recognition by everyone that a momentous and transformative event has taken place –…
Senior Living Considerations
It's my pleasure to host this guest post. The topic interests me particularly because recently, we had future planning discussions and tours of local senior care homes with my Mom.…
Prince, A Magic Shop and a Witch
Almost three weeks ago, my husband Jim and I went to hear the author Dr. James Doty speak about his book Into the Magic Shopat the Ottawa Writers Festival. I’ve…
The Divine Spark Inside Me
For the past couple of weeks, we haven't used our front door. We enter and exit through the garage so we don't disturb the temporary home of a young family…
Are Bad Habits Your Way of Getting Respite?
Yesterday I was listening to an artist on the radio. I was in the car and I was travelling only a short distance, so I don't even know who this…
ADVOCATE NOW TO GET THE HELP YOU NEED!
I wrote this article for Today's Kids in Motion Magazine and it appeared HERE. It's written for an audience of parents of children with disabilities, but the advocacy principles apply…
My Caregiver Worst Fear
Every caregiver has a worst fear - a nightmare scenario that unfolds like an unwanted, sinister guest in the imagination. It might be triggered by the sound of an unusual…
THE INFALLIBLE PRESENCE OF JOY
Priya Soni is a new friend and fellow caregiver. Like me, Priya has a background in theatre as well as a natural love for storytelling. Like me, she seeks meaning…
AN UPDATE ON ME
I thought it was time for an update on what's been going on with me. Since Christmas, it's been busy! Here's what I've been up to:My husband Jim and I…
NATURAL CARE IN FAMILIES IS THE KEY TO OUR SURVIVAL
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Elizz. All opinions are 100% mine.The natural, loving care that family members provide to one another is the engine…
ASSESSING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF NURSING HOMES
4 Tips for Finding Quality Nursing Home CareGuest Post by Andrew EganNursing homes or assisted living facilities can help take care of ailing family members or loved ones. At their…
THE WEIGHT OF LOVE IN DEMENTIA CAREGIVING
Recently I had the immense pleasure of reading every poignant and fascinating word in a literary magazine called The Sun. The January, 2016 edition is on the subject of care.…
Can We Care For Ourselves if We Don’t Value Care?
Last week I agreed to lead a fall workshop on the subject of caring for the caregiver. I proposed exploring the premise and possibility of matching a self-caring action with…
ACCEPTING SLOWNESS AND AGING
Lately, I've been thinking about time...that it goes too fast for my Mom and sometimes for Nicholas. My loved ones who need care require me to slow down, to listen…
THE PERKS OF CAREGIVING: MY STORY
From time to time, I host guest writers on my blog. Today, young caregiver Henry Kingston shares his story. Thanks for reading and sharing! DonnaMY FAMILY STORYMy father was my…
GOOD FRIENDS VS BAD FRIENDS
Good Friends vs Bad FriendsTelling the difference between good friends and unhelpful friends is especially important for caregivers. Caregivers simply don't have the dual luxuries of boundless time and energy…
TECHNOLOGY AND THE ELDERLY: A NEW ERA
A Wonderful Guest Post by Ron Burg of alreadyhomecare.com. Check out these new tech products for seniors and caregivers. Thank you, Ron!As your parents and loved ones age, younger generations…