Blogs for Families
“To care for those who once cared for us is one of the HIGHEST Honors” - Tia Walker
Beauty at both ends of life’s spectrum….
There were so many times when I would go to visit my mom when she was either in the nursing home or assisted living and I would leave feeling really sad. I was sad that she was in a facility, but also because the visits never seemed to go well. After the visit, I would think about it and feel even worse!! This article gives some ideas on how to get over a less than perfect visit and plan for the next one. I hope you find this article helpful!
AND the Magic Word is…Bridging the Gap from This Visit to the Next One- Stephanie Chambers
One of the things that made me feel sad was that my sweet mom really struggled to eat. It broke my heart to see her have a difficult time to do such a basic function. Here are some ideas that worked for us, and hopefully you will find them helpful too!
Making the Most of Mealtimes- Stephanie Chambers
How many times have we made the promise to our loved one that we would “never put mom/dad in an assisted living/ nursing home? If you are like me, all the time. Especially since her and I worked together in the long term care environment, we knew that things could get missed. I sadly realized that mom would not be able to live her final days at home. Here is how we “walked mom home.”
The Next Steps in the Journey, Walking Mom Home- Stephanie Chambers
Behavioral issues can be so challenging. It is tough on the the family to see and hear about it happening. If the person is in a facility, it can be very tough on the staff. There are so many causes for behavioral challenges, it is hard to understand it all!! When my mom suffered one of her strokes, an MRI technician was kind enough to come in to do the test. My mom took a swing at her!! I said, “mom, you hit that lady!” My mom answered back, “Oh my goodness, that’s terrible!!” Hopefully, this article will be helpful if you have someone who is experiencing behavioral issues.
Managing Behavioral Issues While Meeting Care Needs
Care during COVID has been challenging at best. Healthcare at home can be a viable option for some. Home care can be beneficial for people in need! This article outlines the many benefits of homecare.
Healthcare at Home- Christina Ice and Integrity Home Care
Keeping a person as independent as possible is so important. When a person can participate in their own care, it inspires confidence. This article shares some ideas on how to provide care in a challenging situation.
I Can Do That!! Resident Participation in Care- Stephanie Chambers
Often times, the holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. This article makes suggestions on how to survive and thrive during the holidays.
Enjoying the Holidays- Stephanie Chambers
Sometimes, we just want to be right. This article sheds some light on how to re-focus your time and energy. I hope you enjoy it!
Don’t be a Right Fighter! Stephanie Chambers
During my career, I would see families that were devoted after the person had already passed away. This article talks about why living the “I love you” matters the most.
Living the "I Love You"- Stephanie Chambers
The care conference is typically seen in the nursing home setting. However, assisted living communities should be ready and able to schedule a meeting to discuss the needs of your loved one as well. This is a list of questions I would ask if my mom was still in an community. I hope you will find it to be helpful!