Aug 15, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues, How To
Reading Time: 5 minutesLearn about apps and device features that can turn your handwritten notes into digital text. Some can even help you transcribe audio and extract text from images. Do you have scribbled notes about your care recipient’s activities,... 
Aug 13, 2022 | Family Caregiver Stories
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou are not alone! Family caregiving is a huge job and caregivers need both emotional support and physical help. The following caregivers discuss different support networks that work best for them. I could not have come as far as I am without my... 
Aug 11, 2022 | Checklists and Templates, Family Caregiving, How To
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBeing a family caregiver is a big job with a lot of responsibilities. Often medical professionals will ask how your care recipient has been eating, sleeping, evacuating, ect. since their last visit. It’s difficult to remember what... 
Aug 10, 2022 | Teleconnection Recordings, Video Presentation
Reading Time: < 1 minute How Early Admission Into In-Home Hospice/Palliative Care Benefit Patient And Family Caregiver Physically, Mentally And Financially Learn the difference between hospice and palliative care. How does early admission into hospice care benefit...Aug 8, 2022 | Support Groups
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA dementia caaregiver support group conducted in Spanish. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s association of Dallas County. Virtual Meetings = RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3p2lqyp 2nd Thursdays, 5:30 pm... 
Aug 8, 2022 | Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a caregiver, it’s important to know where to get care quickly when the person you care for is ill. Here are the options to help you make the right choice for the situation at hand. Should I call 911 and/or go to the hospital emergency... 
Aug 6, 2022 | Family Caregiver Issues, Family Caregiving
Reading Time: 4 minutesDo you feel as if you are drowning in caregiver responsibilities with no help in sight? Do you struggle to find the help you need? How often does someone lend you a helping hand? If you are like most caregivers, the answer is not often enough!... 
Aug 4, 2022 | Alzheimer's & Dementia, Assistive Devices, Family Caregiver Issues, Health Care Professionals, Legal Matters
Reading Time: 2 minutesMedical alert systems connect people with help in the event of a fall or other emergency. Medical alert devices are available as at-home systems or on-the-go wearables, monitored or unmonitored, and traditional or specialized. Some systems... 
Aug 3, 2022 | Family Caregiving, How To
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs a family caregiver, assisting an elderly person who has mobility and/or memory issues can be quite challenging. Here are 11 ways to make this daily task easier for you and the person you care for. Simplify clothing choices by putting out an...
