Shelley Webb, RN is “The Intentional Caregiver”. With more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Geriatric Care Manager and caregiver to her father, she has a wealth of experience both personally and professionally. Her understanding of the myriad facets of caregiving puts her in…
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“Sundowning”
Sundowning is a pattern of behavior that occurs in the evening after the sun goes down in elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. You may notice that your charge, who may be somewhat lucid during daylight hours, loses ground in the evenings. My mother exhibited this behavior in varying degrees for…
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There are many caregiving blogs offering support, advice and information for the caregiver. Each has something unique to offer and worth a visit if you are caring for a loved one. It’s a great place to talk about issues that concern you and see how others are handling their particular…
View More SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERSMEET HOLLY EBURNE ~ Dementia Caregiver’s Coach
Holly offers group coaching and one on one coaching/mentoring for families and caregivers living with dementia. Her coaching programs are for those caregivers who are willing to make changes in their life because they believe that they can live a life with less effort. They want someone to listen to…
View More MEET HOLLY EBURNE ~ Dementia Caregiver’s CoachDALE CARTER~ Transition Aging Parents
Dale Carter, an Aging Advocate/Speaker/Coach, loves teaching others how to guide their own aging parent or loved one through the changes they often face. Focusing on the preservation and strengthening of relationships, Dale will show you how to save time, money and heartache. Here is how Dale describes her journey…
View More DALE CARTER~ Transition Aging ParentsHow to Prevent and Recover from Compassion Fatigue
Yesterday I wrote about my own personal experience with compassion fatigue in the post “What is the Answer to Compassion Fatigue” and hopefully described it in a way that is recognizable to those of you who are feeling the stress of caring too much. It is a common experience among…
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