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| From: | Wed Feb 23 0:00:00 PST 2011 |
| To: | Thu Feb 24 0:00:00 PST 2011 |
| caregiving | Our #eldercarechat is today at 1 p.m. ET. Our topic today: Difficult Family Dynamics. Hope you can join in the discussion! | |
| Caregiving | @EldrcareConsult Will you able to attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET? We're talking about difficult family dynamics. | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaringWise @HearthsideHome @SandwichINK @mike_gamble Hope to see you at our #eldercarechat today @1pm EST! Topic: family dynamics. -M | |
| caregiving | @susanavello @Carebuzz @VNSNY_News Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @ActiveForever @PersMobility @cooking4care Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| CaringWise | @Seniors4Living--looking forward to it! RT @CaringWise Hope to see you at our #eldercarechat today @1pm EST! Topic: family dynamics. | |
| caregiving | @HospiceCLT Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| Seniors4Living | @MedicalNotice @mnhomecare @CreatingResults @AgeWiseLiving Please join our #eldercarechat today @1pm EST - we're talking family dynamics. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | @eldercarelink1 @ppsplus @aarpenespanol @KarenSadler I'd love it if you could join our #eldercarechat today @1pm EST re: family dynamics. -M | |
| ctffox | RT @caringwise: @Seniors4Living--looking forward to it! RT @CaringWise Hope to see you at our #eldercarechat today @1PM EST! Topic:... | |
| Seniors4Living | @nhfunerals Thanks for the mention! Feel free to join our #eldercarechat at 1pm EST today, if you'd like. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | @consultmoksha You're welcome! If you're around/interested, our #eldercarechat begins at 1pm EST today. We're talking family dynamics. -M | |
| Agingabundantly | RT @caregiving: @AccessibleLA @ECCSonline @Agingabundantly Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult ... | |
| EldrcareConsult | @caregiving I will actually be on the #eldercarechat today after all. Was able to knock out my appts this morning! | |
| caregiving | @EldrcareConsult Wow! Great--will be so glad to you have. I use tweetchat.com to follow the conversation. See you at 1 ET! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @kathykastner Thanks for the RT, Kathy! See you at the #eldercarechat. -M | |
| KathyKastner | U betcha! RT @Seniors4Living: @kathykastner Thanks for the RT, Kathy! See you at the #eldercarechat. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1pm EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat: http://ow.ly/41LAe. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | @karensadler You're welcome! Hope you can join our #eldercarechat today. It's always a great group and a great discussion. -M | |
| ctffox | RT @seniors4living: It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1PM EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat:... | |
| KathyKastner | Gr8 podcast on sharing caring including..How long family caregivers wait to get help http://tinyurl.com/4s3pgj5 #eldercarechat #seniors | |
| AngelaK_CSA | RT @caregiving: Our #eldercarechat is today at 1 p.m. ET. Our topic today: Difficult Family Dynamics. Hope you can join in the discussion! | |
| Seniors4Living | @AngelaK_CSA Looking forward to seeing you soon at the chat! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner Great link - thanks for sharing! #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | :))) Thanks! RT @Seniors4Living: @KathyKastner Great link - thanks for sharing! #eldercarechat http://tinyurl.com/4s3pgj5 | |
| ALFA_Online | RT @Seniors4Living: It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1pm EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat: http://ow.ly/41LAe. -M | |
| BulkTV | RT @Seniors4Living: It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1pm EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat: http://ow.ly/41LAe. -M | |
| KathyKastner | Will do after #eldercarechat RT @knowdementia: @KathyKastnerConsider posting an article in Resource Exchange: http://tinyurl.com/4dzdls3 | |
| AARPenEspanol | RT @seniors4living: @eldercarelink1 @ppsplus @AARPenEspanol @KarenSadler join our #eldercarechat today @1PM EST re: family dynamics. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | It's almost #eldercarechat time! Tweet with you all soon. -M | |
| ActiveForever | ATTN: CAREGIVERS RT @caregiving @ActiveForever Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| ActiveForever | ATTN: CAREGIVERS RT @caregiving @ActiveForever Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Difficult family dynamics. | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Hey Denise! Hope you're having a great day. Looking forward to chatting soon. :) #eldercarechat | |
| consultmoksha | RT @Seniors4Living: It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1pm EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat: http://ow.ly/41LAe. -M | |
| top_tw_health | RT @Seniors4Living: It's #eldercarechat day! Join us @1pm EST to discuss the challenges of family dynamics in caregiving - Tweet Chat: http://ow.ly/41LAe. -M | |
| Seniors4Living | @AngelaK_CSA Great! :) #eldercarechat | |
| SWANRehab | RT @ActiveForever: ATTN: CAREGIVERS RT @caregiving @ActiveForever Hope you can attend our #eldercarechat todat at 1 p.m. ET. Topic: Diff ... | |
| KathyKastner | RT @TerryJeffersRaH: I am a senior citizen I'm the first one to find the bathroom wherever I go. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @consultmoksha No problem - we'll tweet out the transcript later today so feel free to peruse that later. Thanks for the RT! #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @Seniors4Living: Hope to see you at our #eldercarechat today @1pm EST! Topic: family dynamics. -M | |
| EldrcareConsult | Join me for a #eldercarechat TweetChat at: http://tweetchat.com/room/eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @aarpenespanol An excellent day thus far, thanks for asking. Gr8 to hear that you are joining #eldercarechat today. Looking forward to it! | |
| KathyKastner | RT @EldrcareConsult: Join me for a #eldercarechat TweetChat at: http://tweetchat.com/room/eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | 5 minutes! RT @seniors4living It's #eldercarechat day...@1pm EST to discuss...family dynamics in caregiving-Tweet Chat http://ow.ly/41LAe | |
| MedicalNotice | Hi everyone, will sit at the back of the room .... I have flue :( #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @MedicalNotice Lisa-good morning! Sorry to hear that. Hope you feel better soon! #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @MedicalNotice Oh, no! I'm so sorry. When did it hit? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @eldercarelink1: @seniors4living It's #eldercarechat day...@1pm EST discuss..family dynamics in caregiving-Tweet Chat http://ow.ly/41LAe | |
| EldrcareConsult | Hello everyone!
#eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | Welcome, everyone! So glad you can join us for today's topic: Family dynamics and caregiving. Our first question follows... #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | @MedicalNotice Praying you feel better soon! #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Hi y'all :) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MedicalNotice Sorry to hear that, Lisa - feel better soon! -M #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q1. In your caregivng role, do you have help from other family members, such as siblings? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | Feel better Lisa......I had a bout with it last week.
#eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | Hi everyone! #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q1. In your caregivng role, do you have help from other family members, such as siblings? #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | No worries I brought my virtual can of lysol with me :) #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Good afternoon all #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: Welcome! So glad you can join us for today's topic: Family dynamics/caregiving. Our first question follows... #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | I have help from kids and grandkids (the grandchildren are great for HUGS :) ) #eldercarechat @caregiving | |
| EldrcareConsult | Well since I am a geriatric care manager it can vary. Most of the time there is at least one family member that will step up
#eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | Hello and welcome all! Looking forward to the discussion of this important topic! Thoughts on Q1? #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @SandwichINK Hugs can be a huge help!! They feel like a million bucks and don't cost a thing!! #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q1. In your caregivng role, do you have help from other family members, such as siblings? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: @SandwichINK Hugs can be a huge help!! They feel like a million bucks and don't cost a thing!! #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | #eldercarechat T1 I shared with 2 older sibs (and all that goes w birth order) | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving Not taking care of anyone now. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving I did-we shared it among my brother and our cousins. It was helpful to have a family discussion first. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Absolutely - hugs are AWESOME meds with NO side effects (unless you get a super tight bear hug accidentally :) ) @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @EldrcareConsult Are there common qualities to those who step up? i.e., live closest, best relationship, can handle it? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner @SandwichINK @EldrcareConsult Thanks for the responses! Good to see that some have help & hugs, of course. :) #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | Caregiver gold! RT @Caregiving: @SandwichINK Hugs can be a huge help!! They feel like a million bucks and dont cost a thing!! #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | @Seniors4Living :) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: Are there common qualities to those who step up? i.e., live closest, best relationship, can handle it? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | I agree ctffox. You have to get buyin from the entire family for things to go smoothly
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| caregiving | @ctffox Can you tell us about the family discussion? How did you organize? #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | #eldercarechat It was unspoken, but sibs and I 'worked' to each of our strenghts | |
| SandwichINK | RT @KathyKastner: #eldercarechat It was unspoken, but sibs and I 'worked' to each of our strenghts | |
| EldrcareConsult | They must live close, and a good relationship always helps.
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| SandwichINK | @EldrcareConsult Yup :) #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | In my family, my parents are still in good health. My mom has designated me; I'm a family caregiver in waiting. :) #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @SandwichINK @caregiving Hugs can be a huge help!! They feel like a million bucks and dont cost a thing!! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @KathyKastner What were the strengths of each of you? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | I think a formal family discussion is sometime the best way to go, especially if there is conflict
#eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: In my family, parents still in good health. My mom has designated me; I'm a family caregiver in waiting. :) #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving @ctffox Everyone was together at the hospital so it occurred naturally. We talked about responsibilities. #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @EldrcareConsult agree good relation key--but can't people help from a distance? #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | Caregiving hugs are nice #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving I like that, family caregiver in waiting. :) -M #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving Denise, are there others in your family that are designated to assist? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | @caregiving Cute you said that - esp. since my grandson and I read about ladies in waiting in the kings court yesterday :) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ctffox That's great that it occurred naturally - it probably worked out very well that way! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @SandwichINK How do your kids help? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @CaringWise: @EldrcareConsult agree good relation key--but can't people help from a distance? #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | My MIL is in a nsg home 4 hrs away, so we cnt do much direct help. Instd we try 2 care 4 the caregivers via cards/calls, etc. #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | MIne= coordinating and singing (yes!)sis=worrying bro= researching RT @caregiving: @KathyKastner What were strengths ? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @ctffox I have two brothers and two sisters, who will help me. One brother will manage the money. #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Seniors4Living @ctffox It did-everyone was there because they wanted to be involved. It made things very easy. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | That should be the designated term! RT @Seniors4Living: @Caregiving I like that, family caregiver in waiting. :) -M #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | Ppl can help from a distance and some areas work better being dont by others that are off-site. Bill paying for instance.
#eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaringWise @EldrcareConsult I think so - I considered myself a long-distance caregiver when my Grandpa was struggling w/AD. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | When senior dad end stage Parkinsons Disease/hospice -my master bedroom- took turns spending night to help w/meds @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving @ctffox Good that you are specific about responsibilities. It helps a great deal. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @Seniors4Living How did you help? Did you feel the distance made it harder for you? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @Seniors4Living how did you manage long distance? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Due to bad reaction, we had hard time giving him meds for 2 weeks, so they were a big blessing @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner I love this! You had a designated worry-er. ;) -M #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | #eldercarechat Re long distance: the person/people 'on the ground' trusted 2 make decisons (1 brother far away) | |
| SandwichINK | Eventually, hospice helped us figure out meds issue & then we were OK to do alone @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Yep: really relieved me to leave it to her RT @Seniors4Living: @KathyKastner I love this! u had a designated worry-er. ;) -M #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Also errands, stay with them so I could run errands, etc. @caregiving #eldercarechat :) | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving I was sort of a consultant, I suppose, since I had worked in senior living & 4 the Alz Assoc. I was the helpline! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @4thfrog I love that!! A caring the caregiver program. It must be so appreciated. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @Seniors4Living Did you have to run the hotline 24/7? :) #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog I love that!! A caring the caregiver program. It must be so appreciated. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaringWise @caregiving It was difficult to be far away (I visited often), but at least I felt that I could help in some way. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | There has got to be a lot of trust there. That is one of the biggest conflicts I see. LD person doesnt trust person local.
#eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @Caregiving: @4thfrog I love that!! A caring the caregiver program. It must be so appreciated. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q2. When have you had to ask for help? And, what was the response? Did you get it? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @EldrcareConsult: Must be a lot of trust there. One of the biggest conflicts I see. LD person doesnt trust person local.
#eldercarechat | |
| iahsa | It seems like someone handling the financials is an important part of the equation. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q2. When have you had to ask for help? And, what was the response? Did you get it? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | I tell ppl all the time they have to take care of themselves 1st before they can take care of others!
#eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @Seniors4Living Did you use any communication tools other than phone? Skype or online chat, for instance? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @EldrcareConsult I think trust is so a huge issue! I was thinking of that today. The conflict is really about trust. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @EldrcareConsult I agree - trust is a big one, and often there is much conflict between local/long-distance. Good point. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q2. When have you had to ask for help? And, what was the response? Did you get it? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Varies - depnds on circumstance, timing, etc. With so many grandkids, sometimes they r sick so parents are tied to them #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving When I was caring for mother, I found the social worker at hospital a big help. #eldercarechat | |
| mnhomecare | Oh, the #eldercarechat is presently underway! Get in on it! | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving When conflicts with the job occurred. Response was gr8-we had talked about the possibilities before. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving @CaringWise It felt that way at times, the 24-7 thing! I used my cell phone mostly. Didn't know about Skype then. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | I have found that not enough ppl are aware of the services of the area agencies on #aging. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @MedicalNotice Did she help you find services/organizations that could help? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner :) Everyone has a role to play! #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | It really is....the person far away always thinks they can do it better...until they get there & get "boots on the ground"
#eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Re LD caregivers - Need b careful not to be bossy, as don't know whole sit. BUT also not back away! :) #eldercarechat @EldrcareConsult | |
| caregiving | @4thfrog So true! Has your family used services of Area Agency on Aging? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Definitely a balancing/juggling act! :) @caregiving #eldercarechat @EldrcareConsult | |
| CaringWise | Trust & guilt (LD) & martyrdom (local) combined. RT @Caregiving: @EldrcareConsult The conflict is really about trust. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @4thfrog good point! The local offices on aging are a HUGE resource!
#eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving @MedicalNotice She helped get me in touch with meals on wheels and services to lower her light bills...etc #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @4thfrog: I have found that not enough ppl are aware of the services of the area agencies on #aging. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @Seniors4Living I think there is a huge potential for Skype to connect families who are @ a distance. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @Seniors4Living I think there is a huge potential for Skype to connect families who are @ a distance. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SandwichINK Excellent point, Kaye, and I agree entirely (re: LD balancing act)! :) #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | I think the trust relates to each (including the caree) not believing the other understands what it's like for them. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @caregiving Not for my MIL (can't tell my FIL anything!), but for my grandparents #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @4thfrog @Seniors4Living Great point-can do both video and audio. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | skype is a great tool as well...
#eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @4thfrog Yes, definitely - wish I had known about it then. It is a great tool for those who need to connect from afar. #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | I had experience in hhc so I overlooked the agencies that came in and helped
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| 4thfrog | I think a great Eagle Scout project would be to set up a Skype Center in at LTC facility and help residents/families use it. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @SandwichINK Do you feel like you found your balance in all the responsibilities? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: ...Trust relates to each (incl. the caree) not believing the other understands what it's like for them. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | @Seniors4Living @4thfrog The changing face of eldercare technology... #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @4thfrog Now THAT is a great idea! #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | Brilliant RT @4thfrog: Gr8 Eagle Scout project: set up a Skype Center in at LTC facility and help residents/families use it. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @4thfrog Fantastic idea! #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Overall yes - sometimes crises happen, then I ask for more help. Most of time, doing fine. No crises today :) @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | Yes! RT @4thfrog ..a great Eagle Scout project...set up a Skype Center in at LTC facility & help residents/families use it. #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @CaringWise @4thfrog that is a good idea about skype #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | Has anyone every used a geriatric care manager? Just wondering.....
#eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @SandwichINK It is day to day, isn't it? Do you have a back-up plan to help manage the crises? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @SandwichINK: Overall yes - sometimes crises happen, then I ask for more help. Most of time, doing fine. No crises today . #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Depended what help needed. Mom often violent RT @eldercarelink1: RT @Caregiving: Q2. When have u had 2 ask for help? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @EldrcareConsult: Has anyone every used a geriatric care manager? Just wondering..... #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | Ironic: just got email from Skype asking me to upgrade...are they listening? :) #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @CaringWise Now that is spooky! #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @CaringWise Now that is spooky! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @EldrcareConsult Quite a few ppl mentioned using a GCM at the last chat re: POA/guardianship. #eldercarechat | |
| ECCSonline | In general, do caregivers know enough about where to turn for help when crisis comes - or is it too late? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaringWise Wow! Big brother is watching? ;) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @CaringWise Wow! Big brother is watching? ;) #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Verbal back up plan - because ea day is different. We have special needs w/other family members so no real constants but wks #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @KathyKastner How did you handle your mom's violent episodes? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner That is such a difficult situation. Was your Mom's violence due to dementia/Alzheimer's? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | @CaringWise LOL :) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @ECCSonline: In general, do caregivers know enough about where to turn for help when crisis comes - or is it too late? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @Seniors4Living: RT @EldrcareConsult: Has anyone every used a geriatric care manager? Just wondering..... #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | I just wondered....and I have had a lot of ppl ask me about cons/poa's lately as well....its it in the water?
#eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @ECCSonline - I think most #caregivers r flying by the seat of their pants. Planning for #aging & caregiving is a necessity. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @ECCSonline Excellent question! What does everyone think? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | @Seniors4Living I wish I'd known about geriatric managers a few years ago. Keeping that in back of mind for future! #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Seniors4Living @KathyKastner I did not use one since I had hhc experience #eldercarechat | |
| CalvinNPinnacle | RT @Caregiving: I think the trust relates to each (including the caree) not believing the other understands what it's like for them. #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | RT @4thfrog: @ECCSonline - I think most #caregivers r flying by the seat of their pants. Planning for #aging & caregiving is a necessity. #eldercarechat | |
| CalvinNPinnacle | RT @Caregiving: RT @ECCSonline: In general, do caregivers know enough about where to turn for help when crisis comes - or is it too late? #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @ECCSonline I don't think it's ever too late BUT waiting too long to have a plan makes it much, much harder. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @4thfrog @ECCSonline Unfortunately, yes, I think you're right. It's about survival. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @EldrcareConsult I think, like AAAs, most ppl don't know that geriatric care mgrs exist to provide help. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | Most of my clients say they wish they would have heard of GCM's long before the crisis occured
#eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Exactly, Denise. Well-said. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: @ECCSonline I don't think it's ever too late BUT waiting too long to have a plan makes it much, much harder. #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving @ECCSonline I agree, having a plan in place is a good idea #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @ECCSonline Seems like people are never prepared til the crisis-then have that deer-in-the-headlights affect. Just surviving. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @EldrcareConsult What kinds of questions are you getting about poa and cons? #eldercarechat | |
| ECCSonline | AGREE!! @Caregiving Amount of information AND access to available information still inadequate for caregivers #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | I have one lady that is perfectly fine right now but has already put us on retainer for the future. I thought that was neat!
#eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | Is there a professional organization that accredits/certifies geriatric care mgrs? How do u know if you've found a good 1? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | Education about/help sorting through all the resources available is certainly a big piece of the planning puzzle. #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @EldrcareConsult That's very cool!! #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | Most want to know if they are really needed and what the process is.
#eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | drugs and brain tumour. Each sib handled differently. RT @caregiving: How did you handle violent episodes? #eldercarechat@Seniors4Living | |
| CaringWise | Prep is all, but no one wants to think @ it RT @EldrcareConsult: Most say they wish they had heard of GCMs before the crisis #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | Sounds like we have our next chat topic in the works...geriatric care managers 101? ;) #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | Certified Senior Advisors can help in planning with planning for caregivng needs https://www.csa.us/Default.aspx
#eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| iahsa | RT @caregiving @ECCSonline Do caregivers know enough about where to turn for help // I don't think most plan that far ahead #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @@EldrcareConsult I know poas. What's cons? #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | +1 RT @Seniors4Living: Sounds like we have our next chat topic in the works...geriatric care managers 101? ;) #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat - Thanks! | |
| EldrcareConsult | The National Association of Certified Geriatric Care Managers. you can do a search by location http://www.caremanager.org/ #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @EldrcareConsult Do you offer education on GCM? On your website or by speaking to groups? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | oh lord no pressure!
#eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @AngelaK_CSA: Certified Senior Advisors can help with planning for caregivng needs https://www.csa.us/Default.aspx
#eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @AngelaK_CSA: Certified Senior Advisors can help with planning for caregivng needs https://www.csa.us/Default.aspx
#eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | Yes! RT @Seniors4Living: Sounds like we have our next chat topic in the works...geriatric care managers 101? ;) #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Seniors4Living that would be a good topic
#eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | I think the caregiving experience is so difficult--the isolation, the sadness--that it makes reaching out tough. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SandwichINK Yes, good info to tuck away for the future...:) #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Caregiving @4thfrog Does the website outline qualifications to become a GCM? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @4thfrog conservatorships
#eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @caregiving -- I wonder how many caregivers are out there reaching out via social media? Blogs, etc? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @Caregiving The caregiving experience is so difficult--the isolation, the sadness--that it makes reaching out tough. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @4thfrog: @caregiving -- I wonder how many caregivers are out there reaching out via social media? Blogs, etc? #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @Caregiving: I think the caregiving experience is so difficult--the isolation, the sadness--that it makes reaching out tough. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @AngelaK_CSA yes it does angela
#eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | @EldrcareConsult Good for the lady who planned ahead! Planning is better than panicking when emotions are high. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q3. If you could delegate one caregiving responsibility, which one would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | Lots of caregivers are using blogs to socialize - chance to get out w/o getting out! :) @4thfrog #eldercarechat | |
| ECCSonline | $64K question > RT @4thfrog: @caregiving How many caregivers are out there reaching out via social media? Blogs, etc? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | That is one of the marketing avenues I am working on now. Hitting Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | At SandwichINK we did Valentine party for that purpose. @caregiving does Christmas party for same Very fun :) @4thfrog #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: Q3. If you could delegate one caregiving responsibility, which one would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q3. If you could delegate one caregiving responsibility, which one would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @4thfrog More and more on Twitter and Facebook. Our blogs on Caregiving.com are penned by family caregivers. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @Caregiving Money management! #eldercarechat | |
| ECCSonline | $128K Question >> RT @Caregiving: Q3. If you could delegate one caregiving responsibility, which one would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | When I travel - I delegate shopping for my senior mom, When crises hits with one caree, I delegate others cares @caregiving #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q3. If you could delegate one caregiving responsibility, which one would it be? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | I launched online support groups for family caregivers in 1996. Internet has opened the world for many family caregivers. #eldercarechat | |
| ECCSonline | Does this include insurance mgmt, too RT @EldrcareConsult: @Caregiving Money management! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @EldrcareConsult Good one! I am the money manager for me & my husband, but I'm not fond of the job. :) #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | Is $ oversight tough to give the care recipient to give up? RT @EldrcareConsult: @Caregiving Money management! #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @SandwichINK That's such a good idea!! Delegating carees. That's part of your balancing act. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SandwichINK Kaye, you are so good! You know how to set boundaries/delegate. That's so important. #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Amen! RT @Seniors4Living: @SandwichINK Kaye, you are so good! You know how to set boundaries/delegate. That's so important. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | I try - timing doesn't always work perfect but God is good and it has always worked out ok ;) @Seniors4Living #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @Seniors4Living: @SandwichINK Kaye, you are so good! You know how to set boundaries/delegate. That's so important. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | In my expereince it is tough to give up....almost like driving #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @SandwichINK :) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @Seniors4Living This morning, I was thinking our next chat could be managing a caregiving budget. Can we do that next? #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Along with GCMRT @emacartney:RT @USATODAYhealth #Palliative care prolongs life,reduces suffering http://tinyurl.com/4uwrfg8 #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @Caregiving Sounds good to me! #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @EldrcareConsult yes, so how do you wrestle this onerous task ($ management) away? #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Caregiving That would be a great topic thank you #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q4. Have you resolved a caregiving disagreement with other family members? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | And does it lead to increased conflict among sibs (back to that trust thing) and how to resolve/handle? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q4. Have you resolved a caregiving disagreement with other family members? #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q4. Have you resolved a caregiving disagreement with other family members? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | We usually come from the point of organization of bills and they move into paying they for them. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: Q4. Have you resolved a caregiving disagreement with other family members? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | I work really hard to seek peace and avoid major conflicts - working out issues BEFORE they erupt. Look at all sides, etc. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @CaringWise sometimes it does....that is why a meeting is always good. to decide who does what
#eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @EldrcareConsult Who handles the oversight of the finances though & how is that determined? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | But exhaustion, worry, etc., can cause issues, so then we strive to talk thru them peacefully. Communication is vital. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Q4: In my family's situation, I found myself comforting/supporting my Mom when her brothers didn't support... #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @SandwichINK Yep! So much easier to come to a resolution now rather than WWIII later. #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | NOT perfect, but keep plugging away at it. :) #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: @SandwichINK Yep! So much easier to come to a resolution now rather than WWIII later. #eldercarechat LOL - Great point! :) | |
| caregiving | @Seniors4Living UGH! What was going on with your uncles? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | How do you handle issues when one person really can't be trusted? (proven liar, for instance) #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @Caregiving @SandwichINK Totally agree! #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: @SandwichINK Yep! So much easier to come to a resolution now rather than WWIII later. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | ...her caregiving decisions. They were always quick to blame her if things went wrong but didn't offer other ideas. :( #eldercarechat | |
| AARPenEspanol | RT @seniors4living RT @Caregiving: @4thfrog National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers www.caremanager.org #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @EldrcareConsult @AngelaK_CSA I would think that would work best - use someone impartial
#eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Seniors4Living It's always easy to point a finger, much harder to be part of a solution! #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving I think they were in denial about Grandpa's decline & dealt with their frustration/pain that way, sadly. #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @Seniors4Living Oh, that's awful. What is her relationship like with them today? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Sure, let's DM about it later? #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | Whenever I see a conflict brewing I try to come to the table with some options rather than just pointing out a fault #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @AngelaK_CSA We have done that with several clients...but they company you use must be bonded. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @AngelaK_CSA: Its always easy to point a finger, much harder to be part of a solution! < Well said!! #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving @Seniors4Living I agree with that
#eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | Denial is rampant & powerful RT @Seniors4Living: @Caregiving they were in denial & dealt with their frustration/pain that way #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Still somewhat strained. She's the youngest in the family & the only daughter; I think that makes a difference. #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @Caregiving: RT @AngelaK_CSA: Its always easy to point a finger, much harder to be part of a solution! < Well said!! #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | So true RT @Caregiving RT @AngelaK_CSA Its always easy to point a finger, much harder to be part of a solution! < Well said!! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Q5. How has a family member in denial impacted you? #eldercarechat | |
| iahsa | There are really good conversation guides out there to help with financials topics like hospice http://ow.ly/424iN #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving @AngelaK_CSA You're absolutely right - much easier to point the finger! I don't think they had a solution... #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @EldrcareConsult @AngelaK_CSA Ok, so use a GCM that's bonded, great to know #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q5. How has a family member in denial impacted you? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @Caregiving I have seen it tear people apart... #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | RT @iahsa: There are really good conversation guides out there to help with financials topics like hospice http://ow.ly/424iN #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | ...so that's why they were frustrated. But it wasn't/isn't right to take it out on their sister. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q5. How has a family member in denial impacted you? #eldercarechat | |
| AllThingsAging | @iahsa Nice to see you @ #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @Caregiving: Q5. How has a family member in denial impacted you? made me feel like I was over reacting at first #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @AngelaK_CSA well if you are using them for money management....yes
#eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | And... have you ever had to fight your own denial? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: Q5. How has a family member in denial impacted you? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | I have found it impossible to help someone who refuses to admit there is a problem. Deeply saddening. #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Caregiving Often family members in denial will not provide enough care which leads to preventable falls or med. problems #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @Seniors4Living That's just awful. Has your mom forgiven them? #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Unneccsary treatment, suffering RT @EldrcareConsult: @Caregiving Q5 I have seen it tear people apart... #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @AngelaK_CSA I agree...they often thing "things are that bad"
#eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @AngelaK_CSA @medicalnotice @caringwise Great responses - I agree entirely. Denial impacts everyone! #eldercarechat | |
| ctffox | @AngelaK_CSA @Caregiving Very true. And this is particularly problematic when that person is the primary caregiver. #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @AngelaK_CSA @Caregiving I agree #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Caregiving I lean toward 2nd guessing myself, but you have to learn to trust your instincts based on experience
#eldercarechat | |
| iahsa | @allthingsaging :) #indiana in the house! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Denial is another kind of diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @Caregiving: Denial is another kind of diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @iahsa I love the shout-out! :) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving She has, but she still feels hurt by their words/actions often. #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @EldrcareConsult @AngelaK_CSA I see it every day & act as an educator on the "what ifs" of doing nothing or not enough #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @Caregiving That is a toughie #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving Excellent question! How do you treat denial? #eldercarechat | |
| mnhomecare | When my grandma's sister showed signs of dementia, it took ages to get her to move out of her house b/c of her denial. #eldercarechat | |
| AllThingsAging | RT @iahsa: @allthingsaging :) #indiana in the house! #eldercarechat (Though not in the statehouse...) | |
| KathyKastner | RT @CaringWise: I have found it impossible to help someone who refuses to admit there is a problem. Deeply saddening. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Denial is another kind of diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Seniors4Living EDUCATION! #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @mnhomecare What finally worked? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @Caregiving It was hard for me to be a daughter AND a friend in that situation. I wanted Mom's comfort and she needed mine. #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @mnhomecare That is some of the most difficult cases i work
#eldercarechat | |
| mnhomecare | (We are talking about alzheimers and dementia, right? Sorry I went to get a soda and missed some things. ) :p #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @AngelaK_CSA: @Seniors4Living EDUCATION! #eldercarechat | |
| AARPenEspanol | RT @caringwise: RT @Caregiving: Denial is another kind of diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @AllThingsAging @iahsa A shout-out welcome to you both! :) #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | Denial is best treated with kindness and education
#eldercarechat | |
| mymamaskeeper | RT @SandwichINK: But exhaustion, worry, etc., can cause issues, so then we strive to talk thru them peacefully. Communication is vital. #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | Is the flip side of denial, surrender? What about the caregiver who just gives up b/c "Grandma's going to die anyway?" #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Empathy, active listening, time. Repeat cycle RT @eldercarelink1: RT @Caregiving: Denial another diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @mnhomecare We're talking about denial in caregiving situations - guess it can reach beyond just an AD/dementia dx really. #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @AngelaK_CSA: Denial is best treated with kindness and education #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @AngelaK_CSA Good point! #eldercarechat | |
| mnhomecare | @caregiving Gosh...I will have to ask my mom. I was in a different state at the time. I'll see what she says. #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | @mnhomecare We're talking about quite a lot. :) Difficult family dynamics which just moved to denial. #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | RT @KathyKastner: Empathy, active listening, time. Repeat cycle RT : Denial another diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @4thfrog: Is the flip side of denial, surrender? What about the CG who just gives up b/c "Grandma's going to die anyway?" #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | RT @KathyKastner: Empathy, active listening, time. Repeat cycle RT @Caregiving: Denial another diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| iahsa | RT @angelak_csa: Denial is best treated with kindness and education
// what are denial education sources/methods? #eldercarechat | |
| AARPenEspanol | @Caregiving Open and honest communication; building trust is the best treatment for denial. Easier said than done #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @4thfrog To me, the flip side of denial is acceptance. In acceptance, we plan, prepare, prioritize. In acceptance, we act. #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @4thfrog ...flip side of denial, surrender? What about the caregiver who just gives up b/c"Grandmas going to die anyway? #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @KathyKastner And when time is relatively short? (and denial making it shorter?) #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @4thfrog Excellent question...yes, surrender might be part of denial, but I think there's a diff. btw letting go/giving up? #eldercarechat | |
| latino_boomers | RT @aarpenespanol: RT @CaringWise: RT @caregiving: Denial is another kind of diagnosis. How do you treat? #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @iahsa @angelak_csa That would depend on what the condition is that we're denying #eldercarechat | |
| AARPenEspanol | @caregiving Open and honest communication; building trust is the best treatment for denial. Easier said than done #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @CaringWise The biggest stealer of time is denial. #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | Acceptance of right to deny. RT @CaringWise: @KathyKastner And when time is relatively short? (and denial making it shorter?) #eldercarechat | |
| mnhomecare | @caregiving My mom and grandma took her to the assisted living place and showed her how cute the apartment was. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @AARPenEspanol: Open & honest communication; building trust is the best treatment for denial. Easier said than done. YES! #eldercarechat | |
| mymamaskeeper | @Caregiving: It would to put the monthly shopping on rotation . I am the primary but it would be nice to have a break . #eldercarechat | |
| 4thfrog | @Seniors4Living Absolutely. Letting go is normal and healthy. Giving up? Can be seen painful to watch/experience. #eldercarechat | |
| AngelaK_CSA | @Seniors4Living @4thfrog I agree, just letting go leads to neglect there has to be a balance #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @mnhomecare @caregiving That is great way to get buyin for a move!
#eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | RT @AngelaK_CSA: @Seniors4Living @4thfrog I agree, just letting go leads to neglect there has to be a balance #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @Caregiving: To me, the flip side of denial is acceptance. In acceptance, we plan, prepare, prioritize...and we act. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @mymamaskeeper That would be a nice break. Could you create a rotation? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @mymamaskeeper That would be a nice break. Could you create a rotation? #eldercarechat | |
| AARPenEspanol | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog flip side of denial is acceptance-In acceptance, we plan, prepare, prioritize. In acceptance, we act #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @4thfrog Right, I agree on all points there. #eldercarechat | |
| CaringWise | @KathyKastner Fair enough--but is accepting the right to denial also akin to surrender? #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | If rotation is not any option there are companies that will come and take the senior shopping or go do it all #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: @4thfrog To me, the flip side of denial is acceptance. In acceptance, we plan, prepare, prioritize - we act. #eldercarechat | |
| Caregiving | Q6. When we don't ask for help (and we need help) are we in denial? Too proud? Too optimistic? #eldercarechat | |
| mymamaskeeper | I had to step in for my cousin b/c they were in denial about their father #eldercarechat | |
| MedicalNotice | @Caregiving @mymamaskeeper SOme people need a little time though. have to be fair about it #eldercarechat | |
| EldrcareConsult | @Caregiving I run into people being too proud and not realizing the full extent of the issue at hand #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT@Caregiving: Q6. When we don't ask for help (& we need it) are we in denial? Too proud? Too optimistic? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @mymamaskeeper How involved are your cousins now? #eldercarechat | |
| SandwichINK | RT @caregiving: Q6. When we don't ask for help (and we need help) are we in denial? Too proud? Too optimistic? #eldercarechat | |
| KathyKastner | IMHO change of strat: eg comfort vs struggle RT @CaringWise:Fair enough but is accepting right 2 denial also akin 2 surrendr? #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: Q6. When we dont ask for help (and we need help) are we in denial? Too proud? Too optimistic? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @MedicalNotice @caregiving @mymamaskeeper Yes, sometimes you need time/space to sort our your feelings on the situation. #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @MedicalNotice So true! We all have our own time clock when it comes to processing change. #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | @KathyKastner Well-said, Kathy! #eldercarechat | |
| mymamaskeeper | I'm aiming for quarterly. Wish me luck. @Caregiving: That would be a nice break. Could you create a rotation? #eldercarechat | |
| Seniors4Living | RT @KathyKastner: IMHO change of strat: eg comfort vs struggle RT @CaringWise: Is accepting right 2 denial akin 2 surrendr? #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | I often remind myself: Pride commeth before the fall. :) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | @mymamaskeeper Good for you!! I will keep my fingers crossed. Keep us posted! #eldercarechat | |
| eldercarelink1 | RT @Caregiving: I often remind myself: Pride commeth before the fall. :) #eldercarechat | |
| caregiving | Hard to believe our time is almost up! Anyone have any announcements? #eldercarechat |
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