by John Webb | Apr 12, 2022 | Caregiver, Dealing with Changes, Medication Adherence, Medication Compliance, Uncategorized
Help them find a medication reminder system that works for them. There are a number of different medication reminder systems that can be used. Your loved one may prefer using an app on their phone, setting alarms to notify them when it is time for them to take their...
by John Webb | Dec 28, 2021 | Caregiver, Elderly, Mindfulness, Self Help for the Caregiver
When we are caring for an aging family member, it is easy to forget that we also need to take care of ourselves. Many caregivers find themselves in a situation where they feel they’re doing a good job as long as they don’t think about what they’re...
by John Webb | Apr 11, 2018 | Caregiver
As far back as 2014 the trade press started documenting “App fatigue”. Slate Magazine, Quartz and others published data from comScore showing that “most US smartphone owners download zero apps in a typical month”. Is the app dead? Not necessarily, but people are...
by John Webb | Sep 5, 2016 | Caregiver
Regardless if you’re a caregiver or not, your parents are just that – your parents. There are boundaries there when it comes down to things you should and should not say. Some adult children struggle with this. There are some who are more emotional than others and...
by John Webb | Sep 5, 2016 | Caregiver
Many elderly people are recipients under Medicare when they reach a specific age, but there is quite a bit to learn here too. This is especially the case when we begin dealing with something such as a chronic, or terminal illness impacting an elderly loved one. ...
by John Webb | Jul 26, 2016 | Caregiver
Trust between caregivers and homebound patients is important, but then trust within the medical community is imperative—period. However, there has been a 110% increase in home healthcare within the past 8 years, which says a lot. So, when you’re providing care for...
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