It Takes a Team: How to coordinate your loved one's care—and take care of yourself in the process. -- American Academy of Neurology
You may have been thrust into the role of caregiver for a loved one with a neurologic condition suddenly—perhaps as the result of a traumatic brain injury or stroke. Or it may have happened more slowly, with the progression of multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, or Parkinson's disease. Either way, you will need a team of experts to help you coordinate your loved one's care. These professionals can be of enormous help, but sometimes just figuring out who is involved in your loved one's care, and what they do, can seem insurmountable.
To help you, we've identified some of the key healthcare professionals involved in caring for someone with a serious...... condition. Here's how you can work with them.
ALZ Connected - Alzheimer's Association
ALZ Connected - Alzheimer's Association
Here's a
PDF brochure from the Alzheimer's Association that describes/discusses
legal planning and documents for the care of persons with AD/dementia.
It includes discussions on POAs and guardianships.
http://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_legalplans.pdf
Here's a
PDF brochure from the Alzheimer's Association that describes/discusses
legal planning and documents for the care of persons with AD/dementia.
It includes discussions on POAs and guardianships.
http://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_legalplans.pdf
The Validity of Online Contracts
The Validity of Online Contracts
It is basic, black letter, first week in law school law
that in order to have a valid contract, there must be at least 3
essential elements. These elements are an offer, acceptance and
consideration.
The concept of “offer” is simple: a web site offers goods,
services, software, membership in the site etc. etc. and that offer is
contained, for the sake of this article, in some sort of agreement
posted on the site.
“Consideration” for the sake of extreme simplicity and
because it is not germane to this article, involves something of value
being exchanged between the parties. Let’s just leave it at that.
This article deals with how, in the context of the
Internet, the element of “acceptance” can be satisfied so that, assuming
the validity of a given offer and a valid consideration, a binding
obligation can be created.
It is basic, black letter, first week in law school law
that in order to have a valid contract, there must be at least 3
essential elements. These elements are an offer, acceptance and
consideration.
The concept of “offer” is simple: a web site offers goods,
services, software, membership in the site etc. etc. and that offer is
contained, for the sake of this article, in some sort of agreement
posted on the site.
“Consideration” for the sake of extreme simplicity and
because it is not germane to this article, involves something of value
being exchanged between the parties. Let’s just leave it at that.
This article deals with how, in the context of the
Internet, the element of “acceptance” can be satisfied so that, assuming
the validity of a given offer and a valid consideration, a binding
obligation can be created.
Family Caregiver Stress Relief | Caregiver Stress
Family Caregiver Stress Relief | Caregiver Stress
There are ways to make personal care tasks easier, though. As a senior
care professional, you’ve likely learned to overcome those awkward
situations with your patients as well. Here are seven suggestions you
can recommend to family caregivers. {end quote}
Ask Dr. Amy
Dr. Amy D'Aprix, MSW, PhD, CSA, is Executive Director of the DAI Foundation on Caregiving.
Dr. D'Aprix's focus on providing service for seniors and their caregivers started at the State University of New York at Albany, where she concentrated on Aging Studies in both her BS and MSW programs. During her doctorial program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, Dr. D'Aprix received a Doctoral Fellowship from the Mandel Alzheimer's Caregiving Institute. In addition to her university degrees, Dr. D'Aprix holds the designation of Certified Senior Advisor and is currently on the International Faculty for the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and the Canadian Academy of Senior Advisors.
There are ways to make personal care tasks easier, though. As a senior
care professional, you’ve likely learned to overcome those awkward
situations with your patients as well. Here are seven suggestions you
can recommend to family caregivers. {end quote}
Ask Dr. Amy
Dr. Amy D'Aprix, MSW, PhD, CSA, is Executive Director of the DAI Foundation on Caregiving.
Dr. D'Aprix's focus on providing service for seniors and their caregivers started at the State University of New York at Albany, where she concentrated on Aging Studies in both her BS and MSW programs. During her doctorial program at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, Dr. D'Aprix received a Doctoral Fellowship from the Mandel Alzheimer's Caregiving Institute. In addition to her university degrees, Dr. D'Aprix holds the designation of Certified Senior Advisor and is currently on the International Faculty for the Society of Certified Senior Advisors and the Canadian Academy of Senior Advisors.
Ten Things to Think About: Lawsuits - FindLaw
Ten Things to Think About: Lawsuits - FindLaw
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation. - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
Lawsuits
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
are serious business, requiring plenty of time, energy, and money. Here
are some things to consider if you are involved in litigation - See
more at:
http://litigation.findlaw.com/filing-a-lawsuit/ten-things-to-think-about-lawsuits.html#sthash.tWbzQLv0.dpuf
IKOR of Greater Columbus: How to choose an aide/caregiver/unlicensed personnel
ABOUT NON-AGENCY CAREGIVERS
- Who will be providing oversight?
- Who will conduct the background search to make sure this person does not have a criminal past?
- What happens if this person gets injured on the job? Are YOU willing
to pay for workers comp insurance so the person does not try to sue you
or your loved one if injured while caregiving? - Will you document the care for tax reasons? Bills can add up quickly
and can make a big difference during tax time if you can write off the
expenses, or not write them off if you are not tracking expenses. - What about other insurance and bonds to protect your loved one that is provided by reputable agencies.
- Again- not all agencies have these protections in place, make sure you do your due diligence!
Seniors staying in their homes more instead of moving to assisted living centers
Seniors staying in their homes more instead of moving to assisted living centers
"Samah Assad/SAssad@MorningJournal.com
Samah covers Oberlin, Westlake, Sheffield, and crime and cops. She loves all things Cleveland. Reach the author at sassad@morningjournal.com
or follow Samah on Twitter: @SAssadMJ.
John Schlotterer, left, of Elyria has been the full-time primary
caregiver for his 85-year-old mother Helen. They have recently begun
utilizing the Home Instead Senior Care office that serves Lorain County"
Karin Wolff, a registered nurse and owner of the Home Instead Senior
Care office, which helps seniors and their caregivers in Lorain County
prepare older adults for aging, said 85 percent of seniors have not
educated themselves as to dangers they could face in the home. The
center’s caregivers primarily visit homes and provide transportation,
housekeeping and personal care for seniors.
"Samah Assad/SAssad@MorningJournal.com
Samah covers Oberlin, Westlake, Sheffield, and crime and cops. She loves all things Cleveland. Reach the author at sassad@morningjournal.com
or follow Samah on Twitter: @SAssadMJ.
John Schlotterer, left, of Elyria has been the full-time primary
caregiver for his 85-year-old mother Helen. They have recently begun
utilizing the Home Instead Senior Care office that serves Lorain County"
Karin Wolff, a registered nurse and owner of the Home Instead Senior
Care office, which helps seniors and their caregivers in Lorain County
prepare older adults for aging, said 85 percent of seniors have not
educated themselves as to dangers they could face in the home. The
center’s caregivers primarily visit homes and provide transportation,
housekeeping and personal care for seniors.
Caregiver Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters for Family Caregivers | Griswold
Caregiver Resilience: What It Is and Why It Matters for Family Caregivers | Griswold
In Resilience, Steven Southwick and Dennis Charney (2012) outline ten ways that resilient people tend to cope with stress. The good news is that these can be learned and developed.
1. Realistic Optimism: Viewing life in a hopeful,
confident way. Anticipating a bright future. Believing that good things
are coming and hard work will yield success. Realistic optimism is the
foundation of resilience, and fuels each of the following resilience
factors.
confident way. Anticipating a bright future. Believing that good things
are coming and hard work will yield success. Realistic optimism is the
foundation of resilience, and fuels each of the following resilience
factors.
2. Social Support: Connecting with other people by
seeking out and accepting help that is offered, and also by giving help
to those in need.
seeking out and accepting help that is offered, and also by giving help
to those in need.
3. Facing Fear: Using thoughts and behaviors to triumph
over fear. Acting in spite of fear to accomplish goals and become
stronger.
over fear. Acting in spite of fear to accomplish goals and become
stronger.
4. Religion and Spirituality: Turning to God, or a Higher
Power. Engaging in formal religious services or private spiritual
practices. Finding inspiration in nature or the arts.
Power. Engaging in formal religious services or private spiritual
practices. Finding inspiration in nature or the arts.
5. Meaning, Purpose and Growth: Finding strength and
courage by pursuing an inspiring goal. Using adversity as a catalyst
for growth. Actively serving a purpose that is greater than
self-interest. Transcending traumatic experiences by helping others who
have been traumatized. Choosing to be a victor, rather than a victim.
courage by pursuing an inspiring goal. Using adversity as a catalyst
for growth. Actively serving a purpose that is greater than
self-interest. Transcending traumatic experiences by helping others who
have been traumatized. Choosing to be a victor, rather than a victim.
6. Moral compass/Altruism: Engaging in right actions and avoiding doing wrong. Thinking of and serving others.
7. Role models: Imitating people who demonstrate positive
ways of handling adversity. Identifying real people, living or dead;
fictional characters, famous individuals or historic figures.
Replicating small aspects of their behavior that have led to positive,
desired outcomes.
ways of handling adversity. Identifying real people, living or dead;
fictional characters, famous individuals or historic figures.
Replicating small aspects of their behavior that have led to positive,
desired outcomes.
8. Training: Improve physical health and preventing or
diminishing the effects of chronic illnesses by keeping the body fit.
Mastering physical challenges to also improve mental health and
emotional regulation.
diminishing the effects of chronic illnesses by keeping the body fit.
Mastering physical challenges to also improve mental health and
emotional regulation.
9. Brain fitness: Focusing thoughts, and challenging the
mind so the intellect is sharp and continues to grow. Regulating
emotions to eliminate feelings that undermine effective coping.
mind so the intellect is sharp and continues to grow. Regulating
emotions to eliminate feelings that undermine effective coping.
10. Flexibility: Employing a variety of mental and
emotional strategies to handle adversity; accept what can’t be changed;
learn from failure; transform negative energy into positive energy; and
find opportunity and meaning in adversity.
emotional strategies to handle adversity; accept what can’t be changed;
learn from failure; transform negative energy into positive energy; and
find opportunity and meaning in adversity.
link should be shared by Alzheimer's caregivers, among their family and friends, in support groups, and with the over 150 million U.S. citizens that are touched by Alzheimer's and struggling to understand the disease.
How Alzheimer's Destroys the Brain -- Video | Alzheimer's Reading Room
By Bob DeMarco
+Alzheimer's Reading Room
I would like to see every single member of the Collective Brain of the Alzheimer's Reading Room share the link to this article with the entire Alzheimer's community.
The link should be shared by Alzheimer's caregivers, among their
family and friends, in support groups, and with the over 150 million
U.S. citizens that are touched by Alzheimer's and struggling to
understand the disease.
Anyone, regardless of stature or tenure in the Alzheimer's Community will benefit from watching this video.
A good understanding of how Alzheimer's effects the hippocampus in the
brain, and how plagues and tangles spread throughout the brain and cause
the various stages of Alzheimer's is important for anyone that wants to
deal effectively with an Alzheimer's patient.
By Bob DeMarco
+Alzheimer's Reading Room
The link should be shared by Alzheimer's caregivers, among their
family and friends, in support groups, and with the over 150 million
U.S. citizens that are touched by Alzheimer's and struggling to
understand the disease.
Anyone, regardless of stature or tenure in the Alzheimer's Community will benefit from watching this video.
A good understanding of how Alzheimer's effects the hippocampus in the
brain, and how plagues and tangles spread throughout the brain and cause
the various stages of Alzheimer's is important for anyone that wants to
deal effectively with an Alzheimer's patient.
Gatekeepers | Safety Gates | Stair Gates | Customized, Removable Safety Gates - Gatekeepers, DeForest, WI
Gatekeepers | Safety Gates | Stair Gates | Customized, Removable Safety Gates - Gatekeepers, DeForest, WI
Gatekeepers was born out of the need to protect our child with a
durable and completely reliable baby gate. But over the years, as our
company has grown, we’ve realized there are several different reasons to
install a safety gate in a home or business. In addition to Baby Gates and Pet Gates
we’ve found that caretakers of older adults or children with special
needs find safety gates of great benefit. We also make gates to protect
little ones from fireplaces, provide containment on decks and for
businesses looking to restrict access to certain areas.
Not only are our gates absolutely beautiful, but most importantly, our gates are safe. Our popular Swing Gate has successfully passed the ASTM F1004 Performance Test
and has been pressure tested to 500 pounds. Too many safety gates
offer little more than a visual deterrent, while Gatekeepers safety
gates are made of solid wood, securely mounted and feature sturdy
hardware.
Every Gatekeepers specialty safety gate offers the following features:
Gatekeepers was born out of the need to protect our child with a
durable and completely reliable baby gate. But over the years, as our
company has grown, we’ve realized there are several different reasons to
install a safety gate in a home or business. In addition to Baby Gates and Pet Gates
we’ve found that caretakers of older adults or children with special
needs find safety gates of great benefit. We also make gates to protect
little ones from fireplaces, provide containment on decks and for
businesses looking to restrict access to certain areas.
Not only are our gates absolutely beautiful, but most importantly, our gates are safe. Our popular Swing Gate has successfully passed the ASTM F1004 Performance Test
and has been pressure tested to 500 pounds. Too many safety gates
offer little more than a visual deterrent, while Gatekeepers safety
gates are made of solid wood, securely mounted and feature sturdy
hardware.
Every Gatekeepers specialty safety gate offers the following features:
- Custom-crafted to fit any size stairway, door opening or hallway
- Mounted with safe, strong, minimally invasive hardware
- Innovative slide rail system allows for easy removal
- Unique latches that offer a level of difficulty for a child, yet are simple enough for an adult to open with one hand
- Available in maple, oak or cherry wood with unlimited Sherwin Williams stain/paint colors
Elder Community Care | Marlborough, MA 01752
Elder Community Care | Marlborough, MA 01752
Elder Community Care a team of trained social workers & mental health clinicians
Elder Community Care is a network of agencies working together to serve elders in their own homes. We provide comprehensive assessment and counseling services to elders and their families in Metrowest. We provide comprehensive assessment, counseling and referral services.
Need a Patient Advocate?
“A patient advocate is someone who works for the benefit of patients and their families”. “A patient advocate can lend a helping hand when you need it most...”
“Individuals need an unbiased person to speak on their behalf while providing guidance, friendship and emotional support. Advocates help make choices and empower patients with access to relevant information.”
*Patient Advocates/Navigators – The responsibilities of a patient advocate are many and can include:
Medication reviews and coordinating various drugs
Explaining diagnosis and treatment options
Liaise between all the specialists that the patient is seeing so they know what was diagnosed, which treatments were given, and which tests were done or are pending
Assistance in monitoring in-hospital
Medical record reviews
Accompaniment to doctor’s appointments
Aiding in comprehension for the patient
*Health care Mediation and Conflict Resolution – A health care mediator seeks to facilitate an agreement between all the involved stakeholders, i.e. various family members, medical staff and friends.
*Shared Decision Makers
*Health Exchange/Marketplace Navigators
*Medical Bills and Claim Reviewers.
*Senior/Legal Advocates
*Statutory Advocacy
*Hospital Patient Advocates or Representatives – Hired by the hospital
*Health Coaches –
Patient advocates work for:
Hospitals – serving the patients while they are admitted
Social Service Agencies – for client outreach
Insurance Companies
Private/Freelance – serving the clients themselves
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