When it comes to care for our loved ones, we worry about falls, their being alone and injured, time response to a crisis and most of the times, our alternative is moving them to an institution. Living Well Assisted Living at Home believes that there are options to give choices to the elders and peace of mind to the family members. Aging.com reported on 10 secrets that our aging parents keeps from us and some ways to deal with and approach them. I couldn’t help but think of all sorts of technology solutions (remote monitoring like GrandCare, Internet technology, etc.) that could assist in dealing with these 10 “secrets” shared in the story. Of course, technology is only one piece to the puzzle. Read More
‘Caregiver and family support’ Posts
Secrets our Loved Ones hide and How Gero-Technology can help….
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011Eldercare Robots Ready to Help Tend to Needs of Aging Population
Friday, June 3rd, 2011
James Vlahos/The Daily
In an article in The Daily by James Vlahos, we learn that the elder-friendly robots are here to engage and to help burnout caregivers. Vlahos says: “…Robots may be our best option to pick up the slack — or so say the pioneers of eldercare robotics, which is being pursued by corporations from Toyota to NEC as well as university robotic labs worldwide…”
Elder Care: Navigating the Maze
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Liivng Well
New York Times Knowledge Network – This course will simplify the maze of procedures and paperwork confronting children and friends who care for aging loved ones. Taught by a journalist who is a leading expert in this field, and who created the popular blog “The New Old Age” on nytimes.com, this course compresses vital information into two weeks, because time constraints are urgent for most people in this situation.
March 30 – April 13, 2011 Instructor: Jane Gross
Activity key to a Dementia sufferer’s well-being
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, January 10, 2011/ Troy Media/ –
Studies have shown nursing home residents with dementia spend 70 to 80 per cent of their time with nothing to do. “I’m dying of boredom” was the statement made by a gentleman living in an Alzheimer’s care unit to Wendy Wood of Colorado State University Head of Department of Occupational Therapy.
According to research conducted by Wood and published in the American Journal of Occupational Therapy in May 2009, the remaining cognitive, social, and emotional capabilities of persons with dementia living in Alzheimer’s units were rarely tapped into, promoting “excess disability” or disability beyond what is directly attributable to the disease itself. This could lead to a more rapid decline.
Because concerns about the use of certain medications to manage behaviours in persons with dementia are being raised, new approaches – such as music, dancing, art, and storytelling – are being tested and have been found to be effective in the care for persons with dementia.
The common element in all of them is engagement – or doing. Even routine tasks are beneficial for persons with dementia. Having the person help with dressing, setting the table, getting the mail, or answering the door are all tasks that can be assigned, as long as directions are also given. Targeted care incorporating daily engagement is key and has many benefits.
How to Keep Your Sanity if Caregiving for Somebody with Parkinson’s Disease?
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011
Caregivers and Parkinson's
On the National Parkinson Foundation resources Library, I found a nice posting by Cathy Whitlock, who advices how to stay “sane” when caring for people with Parkinson’s Disease, which could apply to caring for senor or adult with a brain disorder, Dementia – including Alzheimer’s, or mental illness.
She says: “…When it comes to tips for staying sane under insane circumstances, I find that simplest is best: notice your breathing, cultivate Gratitude, and let go of something that won’t matter in the long run, where too much energy is being expended…” Ms. Whitlock says “…These three guidelines for sanity may seem obvious and simple, but when I can stay conscious enough to heed them on a weekly, if not daily basis, they make a gigantic difference in how my week goes…”
Nana-Technology
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010Aging in Place with Technology
Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
