Monthly Archives: October 2015
Halloween can be a scary time for seniors
While most of the time senior citizens want to participate with people out and about doing everyday things, there are certain occasions that bring more fright than pleasure to these events. One such day is Halloween. Why, may you ask, … Continue reading
Reasons behind the neglect
There are very few people in this world that wake up one day and decide that it is a good idea to neglect, mistreat or even abuse an older person in a nursing home. Those that do think about these … Continue reading
The workers, the workers
So, I have expressed my utter disdain for convalescent centers (which used to be termed nursing homes). Part of my disdain goes toward the workers in these establishments. Okay, perhaps I am way too hard on individuals that are indeed … Continue reading
My outright fear of nursing homes
While many people harbor fears of storms or monsters or animals, my fear has much to do with nursing homes. You see, when I was a young girl, my paternal grandfather had his leg amputated due to gangrene caused from … Continue reading
Dignity comes in many forms
I am extremely serious when I speak about providing my elderly clients with a little thing called dignity. For those of you that are unaware, dignity can be provided in many forms and with many emotions. Sometimes in order to … Continue reading
Keeping the castle clean
It is so important to keep an elder’s home spic and span, therefore keeping them organized and healthy to boot. I haven’t iterated for some time now how important certain things are to senior citizens. Keeping your clients fed – … Continue reading
Preparations in advance help a caregiver to get through a week
Although there are so many things in life that we cannot possibly prepare for, what we can we should – especially when it comes to elderly caregiving. If we do set our sights on the week ahead, it can only … Continue reading
Caregiving needs be available seven days a week
Many times a weekend means absolutely nothing to elders that are lonely and depend on their elderly caregiver. If an errand needs to be run – whether or not it is a Saturday or a Sunday – if your elderly … Continue reading
A good sign for any elderly caregiver
If you truly commit yourself to being an elderly caregiver, it is such a good feeling to realize that your clients miss you while you are away. The only thing is that there is a fine line drawn there. You … Continue reading
Passion doesn’t end with age
According to my son, Reese, who studies Biology and Psychology at The Citadel, there is such a thing as reflexive memories; pleasant memories of a past life that allow us to be able to repeat our passions later on. For … Continue reading
With Age Comes Respect - An Elderly Caregiver's Perspective 