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RespiteMatch.com Health BlogNews, Opinions and Advice regarding the U.S. Home Health Care Industry
StrokeSeptember 13th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.com
Key Words Glossary Thoughts of the daySeptember 13th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comTo view this message as a picture and music presentation, click on the link below http://greatday.com/v.html?1451z05HY6qb THE DAILY MOTIVATOR Choose joy Joy does not demand anything of you, and it gives you so very much. Allow it now, and let it pull you forward. Joy does not ask you to be naive or unreasonable or to ignore the reality around you. It simply offers to shine a positive, empowering light on that reality. The Family MeetingSeptember 12th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comAnother way to start the conversation is to call a family meeting. This way everyone — parents and adult children — will understand the problems; all will have a chance to participate in the solutions. If a sibling is out of town, try to set up a teleconference. The only reason a parent should be excluded is if he is too mentally impaired to understand or contribute and would impair any progress. The ConversationSeptember 12th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comIt’s Never Too Early — or too Late — to Start The Conversation: Talking to Your Parents About Their Changing Needs Key Words A boomer exercise for growing old Thoughts of the daySeptember 12th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comTo view this message as a picture and music presentation, click on the link below http://greatday.com/v.html?1450m05HY6qb THE DAILY MOTIVATOR Go with it Life can be great when you simply go with it. Instead of excessive worrying or endless analyzing, just make your choice and then move forward with it. Your first instinct is often your best one, because it comes from your authentic self. When you start taking a lot of other conflicting opinions and perspectives into account, your options quickly shrink. Eating, Nutrition, DietsSeptember 11th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comQuestions to Ask Is the diet nutritionally balanced? Eating, Nutrition, DietsSeptember 11th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comSpecial Situations Dehydration Dehydration occurs when a person is either not getting enough liquids (about six cups) daily or excreting too much urine. The body’s ability to detect thirst diminishes with age. Illness and medication can also cause dehydration. A dehydrated person may need help drinking from a cup or glass and have trouble swallowing liquids. Eating, Nutrition, DietsSeptember 11th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.com
Key Words Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study: A test to determine the degree of difficulty a person has with swallowing. Also called a swallowing test Thoughts of the daySeptember 11th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comTo view this message as a picture and music presentation, click on the link below http://greatday.com/v.html?1449h05HY6qb THE DAILY MOTIVATOR Goodness lives Life’s most difficult moments teach us that we’re stronger than we know. It always pays to remember that. When the worst happens, is when we have the opportunity to be our best. When the challenges seem unbearable and hope is a distant memory, a new and stronger hope is already taking root. Long-Distance CaregivingSeptember 9th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comQuestions to Ask Is the care recipient receiving proper medical care? Long-Distance CaregivingSeptember 9th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.com Key Words Long-distance caregiving can be just as or even more stressful than being there. Long-distance caregivers may not be on site providing direct care, but they could be busy in their role as care managers — locating and coordinating services; negotiating with the care recipient, health professionals and family members; delegating tasks; monitoring the situation and making decisions.Telephone and travel may provide some relief but distance can heighten the caregiver’s feelings of anxiety and guilt. An extended period of long- Read the rest of this entry » Thoughts of the daySeptember 9th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comTo view this message as a picture and music presentation, click on the link below http://greatday.com/v.html?1448s05HY6qb You have what it takes You have what it takes to live life at its best. You have what it takes to achieve genuine and lasting excellence. Your current situation, whatever it may be, is a perfectly workable starting point. You have what it takes to move positively forward in the direction of your own choosing. How to Care: Home Modification/Home SafetySeptember 8th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.com
A Caregiver’s Perspective My father refused to allow me or anyone else to make any modifications in his home after my mother died. Shortly after he finally accepted a full-time housekeeper, he tripped on a loose area rug and broke his hip. This fall necessitated surgery; his first stroke occurred shortly thereafter. He was never the same again. How to Care: Home Modification/Home SafetySeptember 8th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comInternet Resources Ageless Design (US)This Web site contains handy information on Alzheimer-proofing the home. Alzheimer Manitoba Thoughts of the daySeptember 8th, 2006 by RespiteMatch.comTo view this message as a picture and music presentation, click on the link below http://greatday.com/v.html?1447k05HY6qb Live for Choose to live for, rather than against. Focus on what you love and not on any kind of hate. Practice genuine, cleansing forgiveness, and let the burden of resentment fall softly away. Remind yourself that worry accomplishes nothing worthwhile, and give your awareness to more productive pursuits. Put your energy into building what is creative, valuable and empowering. And you won’t have to constantly fight against what is destructive and draining. Read the rest of this entry » |
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