Whether you are a new caregiver or you have been doing this for a while, sometimes a review of some basics can trigger good ideas.
This month, we talk about everything from caregiver tips, to assessing your loved one's abilities, to being a long-distance caregiver. It is never a bad time to go over some basics.
If you are new to caregiving, this is a great newsletter to get you started! We have also provided some fantastic "download-and-print" forms to help get you organized in your caregiving jouney - everything from a home safety checklist and medical insurance record - to a worksheet to help you prepare for a tough conversation! Everything you need is right here! If you know of a new caregiver in your life - pass this newsletter on or share it with friends with social networking links at the top of this newsletter!
Take Care!
SageMinder Team
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Caregiving can seem overwhelming - even for experienced caregivers. SageMinder provides some basic day to day caregiving advice and information to help. Below are top 10 tips for anyone faced with the challenge of helping a senior remain living at home.
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It can happen suddenly - a phone call in the middle of the night - or gradually - you begin to notice piled-up bills, dents in the car. However it happens, when a loved one needs help it can change your life. What are the warning signs?
The first thing to do is figure out what kind of problems your elderly loved one faces. Are there specific disease processes that should be addressed? If your loved one hasn't seen a doctor recently, this would be a good place to start.
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So, you get the idea that something is wrong. Maybe there are worried phone calls from a sibling or you just don't think mom sounds the same on the phone - and before you know it, you join millions of family caregivers in the US who live at least one hour away from an adult family member who needs your help.
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