Archive for 'Find Caregiver Wisdom'
Caregiver Relief: Crowd Source It
Posted on 19. Apr, 2010 by T.S. Linden.
CAREGIVER RELIEF: CROWD SOURCE IT by Michael TS Lindenmayer Caregivers face cash and time constraints. Caregiver´s duties can also trap them at home. One way to expand your reach, save money and make same day decisions is to use crowd sourcing. CROWD SOURCING Crowd Sourcing is the ability of an individual to gain the benefits of [...]
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Proper Respect for our Elders
Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by T.S. Linden.
Wise Elders Inspire by Michael TS Lindenmayer Musican Bill Withers created a proper tribute to his Grandma. Listen and appreciate how he talks about her, tells how she touched his soul and then the words he wrote for her. An elder can choose which path he or she wants to explore. And for those [...]
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Caregivers as Super Heroes
Posted on 05. Apr, 2010 by T.S. Linden.
CAREGIVERS ARE SUPER HEROES by Michael TS Lindenmayer Super heroes go into the impossible situation, share their talents and rescue the day. And this is done day in and day out, day after day by countless caregivers. It is a courageous effort to be the main resource for a care receiver. One of the major consequences of [...]
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POST CAREGIVER CAREER
Posted on 09. Feb, 2010 by T.S. Linden.
NOW WHAT? You wake up today, you are no longer in the role of an active full time caregiver. Your loved one either recovered or passed on to the next world. And this leaves your world with a massive question mark. Now what? REST, REVIEW + RENEW The first thing we say is take a mini vacation. Even [...]
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STOP THE NOISE. START THE MUSIC.
Posted on 21. Jun, 2009 by T.S. Linden.
STOP THE NOISE The challenges of caregiving can rub a soul raw. It can drive an person to get caught up in a cycle of chronic complaining which saps the energy of everyone, starting with the caregiver her or himself. Chronic complaining in its most mild form is a vent, a release. At its worst, it [...]
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Silence = Noise. Check on the Caregivers
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by T.S. Linden.
THE SILENCE Caregivers often go radio silent when they enter the burn-out zone. This is tragic given this is precisely when they need the most help. Caregivers facing the daily challenges feel overwhelmed, exhausted and depressed. Their motivation to reach out to others dwindles as their energy levels plummet from the constant state of concern and [...]
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Plan Today or Pay Tomorrow: Estate Planning Matters
Posted on 25. May, 2009 by T.S. Linden.
MYTH: PLANNING AN ESTATE IS ALWAYS COMPLEX AND EXPENSIVE Elders faced with sky rocketing medical, financial and legal expenses often delay or refuse to complete estate planning. They say it is too expensive and unaffordable. The real cost though is a heavy burden left for the children and caregivers of an unclear and non-documented estate. Without a [...]
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Always the Right Time to Learn: Granny Started Her Blog at 95
Posted on 24. May, 2009 by T.S. Linden.
SPAIN´S GRANNY BLOGGER PASSSES AT 97 Spain´s Maria Amelia Lopez passed at 97. Celebrated for her arrival on the blogging scene at the proper age of 95 as a spin off of a conversation she had with her grandson, she quickly attracted a major audience that followed her musings on life, politics and issues around aging [...]
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We´re in it Together
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by Momma Cares.
When you made the decision to care for your elder family member in your home, you probably never imagined what a challenge it would be for you and your family. You have since found out that being constantly responsible for your loved one can consume a great deal of your time and energy. Some days [...]
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They Are Mentors
Posted on 27. Apr, 2009 by T.S. Linden.
YOUR IN-HOUSE MENTOR TALENT Your Elder can be an incredible source of wisdom and insight. One of the key challenges we face as a society is the loss of this perspective. It is less about information, which is abundant with any google search, it is more about perspective and life wisdom. Elders often feel under appreciated, miss [...]