Understanding and document medical history, care and needs Alongside any legal documents you will probably have some medical documents for your loved one. Make sure that you keep an organized system of filing so that you can easily find all the information you need. A simple ring binder with tabs is a great tool for […]
Medical documents
April 1st, 2023Fundamental skills of advocacy
April 1st, 2023Advocating for someone else (and sometimes even yourself) may not be a natural thing. However, with effort and practice, you will be able to navigate and help get the benefits and services needed for your loved one. Growing your role as the advocate for your loved one is part of the caregiving journey. Learn along […]
Legal documents
April 1st, 2023Important legal documents to help you advocate for your loved ones wishes There are some important documents that you may want to consider putting in place that cover your loved ones wishes and your role in helping to shape them. Make sure that you keep all legal documents in your loved one’s medical record and […]
What is health care advocacy?
April 1st, 2023What does advocacy mean when it comes to navigating the increasingly complex healthcare space? Let’s face it, our healthcare system is complicated! Understanding and navigating the vast array of health care providers, services, treatments and medications is bamboozling and even more so if you have a cognitive impairment. Most older people need a good health […]
How to be a good advocate for your loved one
March 31st, 2023Advocating for your loved ones needs is a crucial responsibility Becoming a good advocate is a crucial responsibility for any caregiver. As an advocate for your loved one you serve as their “voice.” You are their supporter and activist; championing the health, legal, financial, social and daily living needs of your loved one and ensuring […]
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Communicating Through Dementia, strategies for communicating with your loved one
March 31st, 2023Talking to someone with a memory impairment can be a challenge. Discover some of the strategies that can help you communicate with your loved one more effectively. […]
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It takes a village
March 31st, 2023Caregivers need to work together to help support one another and the person they love but working together takes effort. What helps make a good team tick. Caregiving shouldn’t be done alone! It’s very common that when someone we love, like a parent, starts to decline one person steps up to the challenge and becomes […]
Learning about different types of dementia
March 31st, 2023There are many different types of dementia. It’s important to understand which one your loved one has and how you can help them to manage it. Dementia is not one specific condition but is a general term used for loss of memory and other mental abilities that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. […]
The Difficult Conversation
March 6th, 2023You suspect your loved one has dementia. How should you approach the conversation with them? Watching a loved one age is incredibly difficult. All caregivers struggle with bringing up the subject of a memory care condition, like Alzheimer’s or dementia, with their loved one. It’s natural to be worried that you will upset or anger […]
