A Shout-Out to the Professionals
As the year 2020 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for...
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- Dec 21, 2020
What is the Hidden Cost of COVID?
The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 4
We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 3
In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.
- Dec 21, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 2
Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.
- Dec 17, 2020
Hidden Costs of COVID – Part 5
In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.
- Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
- Oct 21, 2020
VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans
If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, these expanded Blue Water Navy benefits may apply to you. It’s worth the time to check it out.
- Oct 20, 2020
FAQs about GrandPad
What is the GrandPad? Could it be for you or someone you love? This article offers the lowdown on one of the latest tech tools.
- Oct 13, 2020
2020 Scam Update
If you’re an older adult, or you’re caring for one, be on the lookout for the latest schemes.
While anyone could fall for a scam...
- Oct 5, 2020
Preparing for Unexpected Trips to the Emergency Room
If you're caring for an elderly loved one, unexpected trips to the emergency room are often a fact of life.
- Sep 11, 2020
Caring for Someone You Don’t Like
A relative who has treated you badly in the past now needs your help. It happens all the time. How do you take the high road?
- Sep 11, 2020
Gratitude and Caregiving
Could the practice of gratitude make life better for caregivers, even in a year like 2020? It's possible.
- Sep 11, 2020
Understanding Care Plan Meetings
At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.
- Aug 21, 2020
Be Prepared to Fall
What happens when you lose your balance? Hopefully, nothing, but sometimes, we fall and the odds of falling grow as we age.
- Aug 21, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Respite on the Run
About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.
- Aug 19, 2020
Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
- Aug 10, 2020
Dementia and Racism
What happens when dementia and racism collide? The results usually aren't pretty.
- Aug 4, 2020
Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
- Jul 28, 2020
8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
- Jul 21, 2020
Caregiving During a Pandemic
Being a caregiver is challenging enough on its own, but a pandemic makes it even more so.
- Jul 14, 2020
Help Elderly Loved Ones Exercise Their Right to Vote
The right to vote is one of those rights that an American citizen never loses, even if he or she resides in a long-term care facility.
- Jun 23, 2020
Racism: A Ticking Time Bomb in Dementia Care?
What happens when racism and dementia intersect in an elderly loved one?
- Jun 1, 2020
Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
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