#eldercarechat transcript

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From:Wed Mar 06 10:00:00 PST 2013
To:Wed Mar 06 12:00:00 PST 2013

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caregiving
Welcome to today's #eldercarechat. Our topic: How can the government, companies and researchers can spend $$ for eldercare? #eldercarechat
tneumann
RT @Seniors4Living: Tune in for today's #ElderCareChat & tell us how you would spend eldercare dollars if you were President... (starts in 15 minutes!) -M
caregiving
A few reminders before we begin with our questions... #eldercarechat
caregiving
Reminder: Please hold your links for our last 5 minutes. We reserve time at the end of our chat to share links and resources. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Hello #eldercarechat Kathy joining in!
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: Welcome to today's #eldercarechat. Our topic: How can the government, companies and researchers can spend $$ for eldercare? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
MT @caregiving: Welcome to today's #eldercarechat. Topic: How can the government, companies and researchers can spend $$ for eldercare?
caregiving
Reminder: We enjoy an open dialogue so please respect everyone's ideas and opinions, particularly if you disagree. #eldercarechat
tneumann
Hi #eldercarechat Tami here looking forward to the discussion
Seniors4Living
Hi gang! Glad to be here -- and see all of you -- for #ElderCareChat today.
caregiving
Our first question follows... #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@SrCareCorner Hi Kathy! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: A few reminders before we begin with our questions... #ElderCareChat
caregiving
Q1. You are president of the US. How would you spend government dollars to help homebound seniors? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@caregiving #eldercarechat hi, natrice fr Ontario - family caregiver retired PSW - how is everyone?
Seniors4Living
MT @caregiving: Reminder: Please hold your links for our last 5 minutes. We reserve time at the end to do so. #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
@SrCareCorner: Hello #eldercarechat Kathy joining in!” Kathy! Hope u r well, long time no chat;)
caregiving
@SrCareCorner @tneumann @NatriceR Welcome! Glad you could join us today. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @caregiving: Q1. You are president of the US. How would you spend government dollars to help homebound seniors? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
MT @caregiving: Reminder: We enjoy an open dialogue so please respect everyone's ideas and opinions, even if you disagree. #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
@tneumann: Hi #eldercarechat Tami here looking forward to the discussion” hello;)
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR Hi Natrice! I'm doing well today; how are you? #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q1. You are president of the US. How would you spend government dollars to help homebound seniors? #ElderCareChat
GlennerCenters
A1. More $$$ to make home modifications for qualified seniors so they can age in place longer. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@tneumann Hi Tami! So glad you joined us again today. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@NatriceR Doing well today, Natrice. I hope the same for you? #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Hi ! RT @Seniors4Living: @SrCareCorner Hi Kathy! #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
RT @caregiving: Q1. You are president of the US. How would you spend government dollars to help homebound seniors? #eldercarechat
tneumann
Glad to be here RT @Seniors4Living: @tneumann Hi Tami! So glad you joined us again today. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @GlennerCenters: A1. More $$$ to make home modifications for qualified seniors so they can age in place longer. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Hi Will! How are things in Green Valley today? #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@GlennerCenters I like that one!! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @GlennerCenters: A1. More $$$ to make home modifications for qualified seniors so they can age in place longer. <-YES! #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
Thanks, well and hope you are! @NatriceR: “@SrCareCorner: Hello #eldercarechat Kathy joining in!” Kathy! Hope u r well, long time no chat;)
LaPosadaGVAZ
A1: Offer to supplement relative caregivers if they have to give up job to care for loved one! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@LaPosadaGVAZ @caregiving #eldercarechat A1 number 1 good care as needed , meal & home support! Accessible entries, interiors #wishlist
SrCareCorner
RT @GlennerCenters: A1. More $$$ to make home modifications for qualified seniors so they can age in place longer. #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A1: Offer to supplement relative caregivers if they have to give up job to care for loved one! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A1: Offer to supplement relative caregivers if they have to give up job to care for loved one! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@seniors4living Great! Spring has sprung here! http://t.co/24F7WwlFTn #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Good one, Will! I think that's an option in some states, but there are restrictions and limitations, I'm sure. #ElderCareChat
tneumann
#eldercarechat A1 help with chores, laundry the basics that can keep them in home longer
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR Great wish list! #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@LaPosadaGVAZ Yes! I think: Where there's a homebound senior, there's often a family caregiver. #eldercarechat
DARTS_MN
How you you answer this?RT:@caregiving You are president of the US. How would you spend gov. $ to help homebound seniors? #eldercarechat
ParsonsHouseNE
A1: more money to help families afford some kind of care for their elderly family member if they needed it. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Money available to meet AIP needs for tech, caregivers for working families, transportation. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A1: Offer to supplement relative caregivers if they have to give up job to care for loved one! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @tneumann: A1 help with chores, laundry the basics that can keep them in home longer #eldercarechat
tneumann
Great Idea!! RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A1: Offer to supplement relative caregivers if they have to give up job to care for loved one! #eldercarechat
insideEstreet
Tune into @caregiving's elder care chat going on right now. Ask questions and share resources #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@natricer Perhaps a new type of offering under healthcare exchanges! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: @LaPosadaGVAZ Yes! I think: Where there's a homebound senior, there's often a family caregiver. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ WOW! Gorgeous. Today on the East Coast, it's cold, wet & snowy. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @SrCareCorner: Money available to meet AIP needs for tech, caregivers for working families, transportation. #eldercarechat
DinaRamon
Hello #eldercarechat I am happy to b able to join 2day!
NatriceR
RT @SrCareCorner: Money available to meet AIP needs for tech, caregivers for working families, transportation. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @insideEstreet: Tune into @caregiving's elder care chat going on right now. Ask questions and share resources #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @medicaring: More thought in building: anticipate what we'll need, not just retrofit. <-- YES! #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: @natricer Perhaps a new type of offering under healthcare exchanges! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @ParsonsHouseNE: A1: more money to help families afford care for their elderly family member if they needed it. #eldercarechat
DARTS_MN
A1: Offer a searchable database by category of services in your area. Wouldn't that be amazing? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@DinaRamon: Hello #eldercarechat I am happy to b able to join 2day!” Hello to u;)
AskCrossroads
@caregiving: Q1. More communication about what services are available for seniors & caregivers. They're often unaware. #ElderCareChat
NCOAging
A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@DinaRamon Hi Dina! Glad you're here. We're still on Q1, if you were President, how would you spend elder care dollars? #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@DinaRamon Hi Dina. Glad you could make it. #eldercarechat
LivHOMECorp
RT @insideEstreet: Tune into @caregiving's elder care chat going on right now. Ask questions and share resources #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @tneumann: A1 help with chores, laundry the basics that can keep them in home longer #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@DARTS_MN That would be amazing! Great idea. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @AskCrossroads: Q1. More communication about what services are available for seniors & caregivers. Theyre often unaware. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @DARTS_MN: A1: Offer a searchable database by category of services in your area. Wouldn't that be amazing? #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@NCOAging YES!!! #ElderCareChat
GlennerCenters
Am enjoying all of the great suggestions on govt funding for seniors/caregivers in today's #eldercarechat. Join us!
itsafullnest
A1 - I think I would do earlier education on what elder care encompasses. Many don't know. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports. #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@AskCrossroads Great point. So true! #ElderCareChat
LivHOMECorp
A1 More money for better senior care - either actual caregiver resources or technology! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@askcrossroads Need a community organization to do this..#eldercarechat
DinaRamon
@Seniors4Living A1 - $ for affordable housing and access to healthcare #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @DARTS_MN: A1: Offer a searchable database by category of services in your area. Wouldnt that be amazing? << Yes. :) #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
A1: Use public funds currently devoted to care in skilled nursing facilities for home-based skilled care. #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@Seniors4Living They are! Why some come and visit in the #Spring ! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@DinaRamon Great answer. I agree! #ElderCareChat
DARTS_MN
Yes! @AskCrossroads: Q1. More communication about what services are available for seniors & caregivers. Theyre often unaware. #eldercarechat
BrainToday
Critical to educate seniors about cognitive health, it's many risk factors, and the importance of managing them #ElderCareChat
caregiving
Q2. You manage a long-term care facility. How would you spend dollars to help your residents? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Would be nice! #ElderCareChat
tneumann
Great IdeaRT @itsafullnest: A1 - I think I would do earlier education on what elder care encompasses. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: A1: Use public funds currently devoted to care in skilled nursing facilities for home-based skilled care. #eldercarechat
DARTS_MN
RT @itsafullnest: A1 - I think I would do earlier education on what elder care encompasses. Many don't know. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @GlennerCenters: Am enjoying all of the great suggestions on govt funding for seniors/caregivers in today's #eldercarechat. Join us!
medicaring
A1: Need to find plausible and useful tech solutions to common problems elders face. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @ncoaging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @BrainToday: Critical to educate seniors about cognitive health, its risk factors, and the importance of managing them #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @insideestreet: Tune into @caregiving's elder care chat going on right now. Ask questions and share resources #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@itsafullnest Great idea, Kanesha. Glad to see you stopped by today! Welcome! #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: A1: Use public funds currently devoted to care in skilled nursing facilities for home-based skilled care. #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q2. You manage a long-term care facility. How would you spend dollars to help your residents? #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @medicaring: A1: Need to find plausible and useful tech solutions to common problems elders face. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @medicaring: A1: Need to find plausible and useful tech solutions to common problems elders face. #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
RT @BrainToday: Critical to educate seniors about cognitive health, its risk factors, and the importance of managing them #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Agree RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
tneumann
A2 #eldercarechat training, extensive interview process and additional pay for care givers in LTC setting.
caregiving
A1. I would fund grants for small businesses that provide solutions to help the homebound senior and family caregives. #eldercarechat
ABNonline
RT @SrCareCorner: Agree RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@Seniors4Living a2 #eldercarechat more one on one care! Desperate need for time
itsafullnest
A2 - Would love to have specialist on staff to support the unique needs of all the residents & again more education #eldercarechat
DinaRamon
@caregiving I would devote $ 2 physical therapy, fitness & falls prevention programs #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @tneumann: A2 #eldercarechat training, extensive interview process and additional pay for care givers in LTC setting.
caregiving
RT @tneumann: A2 training, extensive interview process and additional pay for care givers in LTC setting. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @SrCareCorner: Agree RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@glennercenters Aging in Place specialists are a rarity @UriasRemodeling ! So few know about this..#eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @itsafullnest: A2-Would love to have specialist on staff to support the unique needs of all the residents & more education #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
@Seniors4Living Thanks. Had a little time to join the important discussion. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @ElderCareChat: @VillageMemorial @TheGraysMatter @101_Mobility @UIndyAging Please join us for #ElderCareChat today at 1pm ET re: #eld ...
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @caregiving: Q2. You manage a long-term care facility. How would you spend dollars to help your residents? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @NatriceR: a2 more one on one care! Desperate need for time << So true. You can never have enough staff to help. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: @glennercenters Aging in Place specialists are a rarity @UriasRemodeling ! So few know about this..#eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving GREAT idea, Denise! #ElderCareChat
EncompassOmaha
A2: More training for employees so they could have a broader field of knowledge to help any resident #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@itsafullnest Terrific! #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @DinaRamon: @caregiving I would devote $ 2 physical therapy, fitness & falls prevention programs #eldercarechat
NCOAging
RT @DinaRamon: @caregiving I would devote $ 2 physical therapy, fitness & falls prevention programs #eldercarechat
medicaring
A2: would try to find ways to be more integrated w/ community, a way to keep people involved. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @DinaRamon: @caregiving I would devote $ 2 physical therapy, fitness & falls prevention programs. #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A2: Start volunteer program and use volunteers to run some programs = smart and saves money! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @EncompassOmaha: A2: More training for employees so they could have a broader field of knowledge to help any resident #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
A2 would use funding for proper nutrition because food is medicine #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @medicaring: A2: would try to find ways to be more integrated w/ community, a way to keep people involved. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@tneumann Great list, Tami. These would be such beneficial programs & initiatives! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @medicaring: A2: would try to find ways to be more integrated w/ community, a way to keep people involved. <-- GREAT! #ElderCareChat
ParsonsHouseNE
A2: To make sure that every resident had what they needed to live comfortably #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @EncompassOmaha: A2: More training for employees so they could have a broader field of knowledge to help any resident #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @medicaring: A2: would try to find ways to be more integrated w/ community, a way to keep people involved. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@medicaring I agree. Facilities are important to a community--one reason being that they are an employer. #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
V. Important RT @EncompassOmaha: A2: More training for employees so they could have a broader knowledge to help any resident #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@itsafullnest Wonderful suggestion. Good, nutritious food is an important part of quality of life too. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A2: Start volunteer program and use volunteers to run some programs = smart and saves money! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @itsafullnest: A2 would use funding for proper nutrition because food is medicine #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Hello from Parentgiving! #ElderCareChat
LivHOMECorp
A2: Definitely agree w/ more 1-on-1 care for the residents! Also, more activities & resources to help them enjoy their time. #ElderCareChat
BayadaHHC
Joining late, but we're here! What's the topic of discussion today? :) #eldercarechat
caregiving
Q3. You run the National Institutes of Health. How would you spend research dollars? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
#eldercarechat awesome ideas! Overflowing comments about our silver tsunami aged group! They will benefit, we need to keep this comvo going
LaPosadaGVAZ
@caregiving I prefer to call them venues...Sounds more appealing! #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
A2: would spend funds on intergenerational & multigenerational programming with community outreach component #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BayadaHHC Hi there! Glad you're here. We're talking about how you would spend elder care dollars in govn't, biz, etc. #ElderCareChat
SocialWorkerLSW
Hello. Can only stay a few minutes, but didn't want to miss today's #eldercarechat
caregiving
@BayadaHHC We're talking about how the government, companies and researchers can spend $$ for eldercare. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Hi Mary! Glad you're here! #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@LaPosadaGVAZ Yes. And, I like to go to venues. :) #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q3. You run the National Institutes of Health. How would you spend research dollars? #ElderCareChat
tneumann
RT @SocialWorkerLSW: Hello. Can only stay a few minutes, but didn't want to miss today's #eldercarechat Good to see you!
101_Mobility
Hello everyone! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@SocialWorkerLSW We'll take a few minutes over none, Michelle. Thanks for popping in! #ElderCareChat
BayadaHHC
@Seniors4Living @caregiving Thank you so much for your assistance!!! #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
A3. Definitely more money into various dementias b/c they are going to increase and impact all parts of society. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@SocialWorkerLSW Welcome! Glad you are here. Stay as long as you can. #eldercarechat
EncompassOmaha
A3: Alzheimer's and Dementia Research #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@101_Mobility Hi Kelly! Glad you came to the chat. We're on Q3, I can RT it if you'd like! #ElderCareChat
parentgiving
RT @LivHOMECorp: Definitely agree: more 1-on-1 care for residents! More activities & resources to help them enjoy their time. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@101_Mobility @parentgiving Welcome! Glad you guys are here. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @EncompassOmaha: A3: Alzheimers and Dementia Research #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@GlennerCenters I totally agree. More research dollars towards dementia... #ElderCareChat
itsafullnest
A3 - research on pets increasing the health and contentment of seniors #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@EncompassOmaha You and @GlennerCenters are on the same page then! #ElderCareChat
BayadaHHC
RT @Seniors4Living: @GlennerCenters I totally agree. More research dollars towards dementia... #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BayadaHHC Sure thing! #ElderCareChat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living Thanks, Michelle! This is such an important topic! Nice to see you all as well! #ElderCareChat
caregiving
A3. A percentage of research dollars would go fund programs that can help today's carees and family caregivers. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @caregiving: @BayadaHHC Were talking about how the government, companies and researchers can spend $$ for eldercare. #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @caregiving: Q3. You run the National Institutes of Health. How would you spend research dollars? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@itsafullnest Interesting idea -- good one! #ElderCareChat
EncompassOmaha
RT @Seniors4Living: @EncompassOmaha You and @GlennerCenters are on the same page then! #ElderCareChat
SocialWorkerLSW
@tneumann Thanks. Good to see you too! #eldercarechat
NCOAging
A3. More evidence needed on how to influence behavior change so seniors better self-manage chronic conditions #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
Hi everyone, Stav here coming in a little late! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: RT @caregiving: Q3. You run the National Institutes of Health. How would you spend research dollars? #ElderCareChat
DinaRamon
@caregiving A3: #eldercarechat As head of NIH research$ on treatment & cure for dementias, preventing physical deterioriation
medicaring
A3: Look at quality of life issues, how to maintain despite advanced age, what works and what is just tall tale. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @NCOAging: A3. More evidence needed on how to influence behavior change so seniors better self-manage chronic conditions #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
@Seniors4Living You bet! Thanks. #eldercarechat
CareNeverQuits
@caregiving following along with the #eldercarechat this afternoon. So glad to be here
NatriceR
RT @tneumann: RT @SocialWorkerLSW: Hello. Can only stay a few minutes, but didn't want to miss today's #eldercarechat Good to see you!
caregiving
@VNSNY_News Hi Stav! Welcome! Good to see you. #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
@caregiving Will do. Sounds like another great #eldercarechat topic.
caregiving
RT @medicaring: A3: Look at quality of life issues, how to maintain despite advanced age, what works, what is just tall tale. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A3: Conduct research and solve caregiver fatigue! Create a protocol fro imprived respite. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @medicaring: Look at quality of life issues, how to maintain despite advanced age, what works and what is just tall tale. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@CareNeverQuits Glad you've joined us. Please feel to jump in. :) #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
A3: research on correlation w/sandwich generation & how they're caring for themselves & the affects on seniors in their lives #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
@caregiving Thanks, it's good to be here :) #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@CareNeverQuits We're glad you're here too! #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
@itsafullnest: A3 - research on pets increasing the health and contentment of seniors #eldercarechat”good point too Need affection/company
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving You're welcome. It certainly is! #ElderCareChat
caregiving
A3. I'd research how to help family members with difficult end-of-life decisions so they don't have any regrets. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@SocialWorkerLSW: @tneumann Thanks. Good to see you too! #eldercarechat” glad to see u;)
Seniors4Living
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A3: Conduct research and solve caregiver fatigue! Create a protocol for imprived respite. <-- Love this! #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@socialworkerlsw Hello and welcome from Green Valley, AZ! http://t.co/D87M9gWJhZ #eldercarechat
tneumann
YES!!! RT @itsafullnest: A3: research on correlation w/sandwich generation &caring for themselves & the affects on seniors #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: @VNSNY_News Hi Stav! Welcome! Good to see you. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@VNSNY_News Hi Stav! Thanks for jumping in! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @NCOAging: A3. More evidence needed on how to influence behavior change so seniors better self-manage chronic conditions #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: @CareNeverQuits We're glad you're here too! #ElderCareChat
SocialWorkerLSW
@NatriceR @tneumann I see you've thawed out enough to join us?? :) #eldercarechat
tneumann
Hi @NatriceR :) RT @NatriceR: “@SocialWorkerLSW: @tneumann Thanks. Good to see you too! #eldercarechat” glad to see u;)
SrCareCorner
RT @NatriceR: @Seniors4Living a2 #eldercarechat more one on one care! Desperate need for time
JordanEM
RT @NCOAging: A3. More evidence needed on how to influence behavior change so seniors better self-manage chronic conditions #eldercarechat
caregiving
A3. Research how we can transition family caregivers from believing they don't need help to accepting help. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @tneumann: A2 #eldercarechat training, extensive interview process and additional pay for care givers in LTC setting.
ParsonsHouseNE
@encompassomaha @glennercenters Dementia is definitelymambig one! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@Seniors4Living @ncoaging #eldercarechat so many grt tweets and ideas! Hopping group today! Invigorating !!
parentgiving
A3 - We need to spend $ on research, but staffing is a big issue in facilities. Agree that more 1on1 time is needed, but requ #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
RT @caregiving: A3. Research how we can transition family caregivers from believing they dont need help to accepting help. #eldercarechat
tneumann
Toes are still cold but fingers able to tweet :) RT @SocialWorkerLSW: @NatriceR @tneumann thawed out enough to join us?? :) #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
Nice @NCOAging: A3. More evidence needed on how to influence behavior change so seniors better self-manage chronic conditions #eldercarechat
caregiving
Q4. You operate a Fortune 500 company. How would spend money to help your employees who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@SocialWorkerLSW: @NatriceR @tneumann I see you've thawed out enough to join us?? :) #eldercarechat”melting today:)
parentgiving
A3 ires training, compassionate workers #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
Definitely need fall prevention/balance traing RT @DinaRamon I would devote $ 2 physical therapy, falls prevention programs #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
So often the most costly treatments are the ones docs wldn't undergo themselves due to pain & low prognosis-Need better info #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@JordanEM #eldercarechat hi Joann hope your day is lovely! Like u
JordanEM
MT @caregiving: Q4. You operate a Fortune 500 company. How would spend money 2 help your employees who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
ParsonsHouseNE
@encompassomaha @glennercenters Dementia is definitely a big one! #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
RT @caregiving: Q4.You operate a Fortune 500 company. How would spend money to help your employees who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
mmlearn_org
Great stuff on #eldercarechat - are you watching?
parentgiving
A3 Would love to see $ spent on getting college kids in for class credits. Art students work wonders with dementia patients! #ElderCareChat
LivHOMECorp
RT @EncompassOmaha: A2: More training for employees so they could have a broader field of knowledge to help any resident #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A2: Start volunteer program and use volunteers to run some programs = smart and saves money! #eldercarechat
medicaring
@caregiving Q4: Well, I would not take the lead of the Yahoo! CEO. Flex schedules and telework a lifeline to c'givers. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q4. You operate a Fortune 500 company. How would spend money 2 help your employees who are family caregivers? #ElderCareChat
VNSNY_News
A4. Flex time, the ability to work from home, compassion, understanding and support in the workplace #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Yes and dietitians mandated FT staff ! RT @itsafullnest: A2 would use funding for proper nutrition because food is medicine #eldercarechat
ParsonsHouseNE
A4: Have some kind of fund in place to help with expenses with those have family that need care. #eldercarechat
caregiving
A4. I'd offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @VNSNY_News: A4. Flex time, the ability to work from home, compassion, understanding and support in the workplace #eldercarechat
AskCrossroads
@caregiving: Q4. More flexibility in time off and job protection. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @ParsonsHouseNE: A4: Have some kind of fund in place to help with expenses with those have family that need care. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
MT @SocialWorkerLSW: Costly treatments are often those docs wldn't undergo themselves b/c of pain/low prognosis- better info #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
A4 - Fles time, more job sharing. Would love support network similar to mental health support. #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
A4: monthly support group - on site - job embedded so employees don't have to use their lunch hour or personal time #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@SocialWorkerLSW That's an interesting observation. I think you're right too! Better info is needed. #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
RT @ParsonsHouseNE: A4: Have some kind of fund in place to help with expenses with those have family that need care. #eldercarechat
tneumann
RT @caregiving: A4. I'd offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. #eldercarechat AWESOME!!!
BayadaHHC
A4: Spend on education of what caregiving is, offer flex time and work from home opportunities #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR It is a hopping group today! Thanks for being part of it and spreading the word even as you participate. :) #ElderCareChat
EncompassOmaha
A4: Some kind of program set up so the employee could have the appropriate time to be a caregiver without getting punished #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
Good one! @ParsonsHouseNE: A4: Have some kind of fund in place to help with expenses with those have family that need care. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Q4 @medicaring telework is a great suggestion! Making sure they r able 2 have time at home without decrease in salary a must. #ElderCareChat
SocialWorkerLSW
@Seniors4Living Thanks for the favorite! Have to run. Have a great #eldercarechat @caregiving @NatriceR @tneumann
SouthShoreElder
RT @BayadaHHC: A4: Spend on education of what caregiving is, offer flex time and work from home opportunities #eldercarechat
JordanEM
RT @BayadaHHC: A4: Spend on education of what caregiving is, offer flex time and work from home opportunities #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: A4. I'd offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. <-- Can I work for you?! ;) #ElderCareChat
itsafullnest
A4: quarterly panel discussion of caregiving experts - on site - to support employees #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A4: Let them do planning and research duties..Can work from home or any location! #eldercarechat
caregiving
A4. This is an idea from @ShelleyWebbRN: Let employees use FSAs for caregiving expenses. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
:) RT @tneumann: RT @caregiving: A4. I'd offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. #eldercarechat AWESOME!!!
SrCareCorner
Good @caregiving: A3. A percentage of research dollars would go fund programs to help today's carees and family caregivers. #eldercarechat
JordanEM
RT @caregiving: A4. This is an idea from @ShelleyWebbRN: Let employees use FSAs for caregiving expenses. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@Seniors4Living Sure! I'll even pick up the tab for lunch on Fridays. And, you can wear jeans. :) #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @caregiving: A4. I'd offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @itsafullnest: A4: quarterly panel discussion of caregiving experts - on site - to support employees #eldercarechat
mmlearn_org
@itsafullnest great - this is crucial. Everyone will eventually have issues with caregiving. #eldercarechat
itsafullnest
A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
RT @101_Mobility: RT @caregiving: A4. Id offer daily support groups meeting over lunch and flexible schedules. #eldercarechat
tneumann
RT @itsafullnest: A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
RT @JordanEM: RT @caregiving: A4. This is an idea from @ShelleyWebbRN: Let employees use FSAs for caregiving expenses. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@caregiving flexible hrs, ability to work at home. Offer emotional support #eldercarechat & job security
caregiving
A4. I'd connect employees who were caregivers to those who are so they create an informal support network. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@Seniors4Living glad to;) #eldercarechat
MyMamasKeeper
Telecommuting, having similar allowances for caregivers, the same as they do for parents. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @caregiving: A4. Id connect employees who were caregivers to those who are so they create an informal support network. #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @itsafullnest A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things << Great idea. #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
@Seniors4Living We need to focus on quality of life & dignity, not just longevity-What good is 30% chance at 60 days in pain? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @NatriceR: flexible hrs, ability to work at home. Offer emotional support & job security #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @VNSNY_News: A4. Flex time, the ability to work from home, compassion, understanding and support in the workplace #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
RT @itsafullnest A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things #eldercarechat (like this one!)
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR You're the best! #ElderCareChat
caregiving
@NatriceR That job security is so important. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @itsafullnest: A4: quarterly panel discussion of caregiving experts - on site - to support employees #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
Great way to end isolation @caregiving: A4. Id connect employees who were caregivers to those who are so they create an in... #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: A4. This is an idea from @ShelleyWebbRN: Let employees use FSAs for caregiving expenses. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A4: Let them do planning and research duties..Can work from home or any location! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@SocialWorkerLSW Excellent point. I was thinking along those lines earlier in the chat. Great answer! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving Sweet! ;) #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @itsafullnest: A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: A4. I'd connect employees who were caregivers to those who are so they create an informal support network. #eldercarechat
medicaring
A4 #eldercarechat Also raise awareness of what hard work caregiving is. Get people to understand and have empathy and insight.
caregiving
RT @MyMamasKeeper: Telecommuting, having similar allowances for caregivers, the same as they do for parents. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A4: If they volunteer around community, allow them to use these hours to get paid for caregiving! #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
Doctors want to give us options-that's great.They need to do better at discussing true cost-pain & suffering vs. longevity #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
Like this..RT @itsafullnest: A4: a "caregiving bank" in case employees need to take some time off to handle things #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@itsafullnest I love that "caregiving bank" idea! #ElderCareChat
KimBrame
RT @caregiving: RT @MyMamasKeeper: Telecommuting, having similar allowances for caregivers, the same as they do for parents. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @caregiving: A4. I'd connect employees who were caregivers to those who are so they create an informal support network. #eldercarechat
CZiminski_RN
RT @NCOAging: A1. Push for reinstatement of the CLASS Act to fund long term services and supports #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @VNSNY_News: Great way to end isolation @caregiving: A4. Connect employees who r caregivers so they create a network <LOVE #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @MyMamasKeeper: Telecommuting, having similar allowances for caregivers, the same as they do for parents. #eldercarechat
SocialWorkerLSW
@Seniors4Living Thanks! Okay, now I really have to fly. Great #eldercarechat as always! @caregiving
caregiving
A4. Educate employees on how to manage a caregiving crisis and how the company's benefits can help. #eldercarechat
medicaring
A4: how about a take your parents to work day? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living I love the "caregiving bank" idea, too, but for some reason I can't get it to RT, lol! #ElderCareChat
mmlearn_org
@EncompassOmaha More and more employees are running ragged trying to care for elderly parents - somethings gotta give! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
MT @medicaring: Raise awareness of what hard work caregiving is. Get ppl 2 understand & have empathy/insight. <-SO important! #ElderCareChat
SeniorHelpersDP
RT @caregiving: A4. Educate employees on how to manage a caregiving crisis and how the company's benefits can help. #eldercarechat
JordanEM
A4 - Adult day center at work place like child care #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @caregiving: A4. Educate employees on how to manage a caregiving crisis and how the companys benefits can help. #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @medicaring: A4 #eldercarechat Also raise awareness of what hard work caregiving is. Get people to understand and have empathy and in ...
caregiving
Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #eldercarechat
JordanEM
@parentgiving It wouldn't RT for me either. #eldercarechat
BrainToday
Seniors need to schedule and follow-through with their Annual Wellness VIsit from Medicare...gov't should prompt them #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
@Seniors4Living: @NatriceR You're the best! #ElderCareChat” goes both ways;) Ty
SrCareCorner
True RT @EncompassOmaha: A4:program set up so the employee could have appropriate time be caregiver without getting punished #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @JordanEM: A4 - Adult day center at work place like child care #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@medicaring Fabulous idea! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @medicaring: A4: how about a take your parents to work day? #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
A5 - 1st find out what the area of most need is in community. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR :) #ElderCareChat
GlennerCenters
RT @caregiving A4. Educate employees on how to manage a caregiving crisis and how the company's benefits can help. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
A4: Provide comprehensive resources on caregiving, as it often comes on suddenly with little time for research or planning... #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Oh no! Well, you can favorite it, right? #ElderCareChat
medicaring
A5: Build local authority to manage resources and target specific needs of my community and elders. #eldercarechat
VNSNY_News
RT @caregiving: Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #eldercarechat
mmlearn_org
@caregiving Great question for city leaders - good idea to have a forum with them about elder care. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @caregiving: Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@mmlearn_org That's true. And thanks for stopping in to the chat, by the way! #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@jordanem The licensing alone would be hard..Too complicated.. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @parentgiving: A4: Provide resources on caregiving, as it often comes on suddenly with little time for research, planning #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@JordanEM Strange! Well, at least the awareness is being spread regardless of tech bugs. :) #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
RT @medicaring: A5: Build local authority to manage resources and target specific needs of my community and elders. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @JordanEM: A5 - 1st find out what the area of most need is in community. #eldercarechat
MyMamasKeeper
Expand transportation options for carees. Provide clear support options for caregivers. #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
A5: Meals on wheels and other services to help the homebound stay in their homes with the care they need! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @caregiving: Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @JordanEM: A5 - 1st find out what the area of most need is in community. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @BayadaHHC: A5: Meals on wheels and other services to help the homebound stay in their homes with the care they need! #eldercarechat
BrainToday
Balanced diet is key, but healthy food not always easy for seniors to buy/prepare...gov't healthy meals program? #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @MyMamasKeeper: Expand transportation options for carees. Provide clear support options for caregivers. #eldercarechat
EncompassOmaha
A5: Make sure places are handicap accessible. Better sidewalks, keep parks clean, etc. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@JordanEM A very good place to start. What are the needs? Where are they the greatest? #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @medicaring: A5: Build local authority to manage resources and target specific needs of my community and elders. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @EncompassOmaha: A5: Make sure places are handicap accessible. Better sidewalks, keep parks clean, etc. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@MyMamasKeeper I think transportation is a BIG one. Great answer. #ElderCareChat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living True! :) Favorited. You're a favorite, Michelle! Always full of great ideas. #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
@LaPosadaGVAZ It can be a challenge but thinking Fortune 500 might have resources to make more a norm like childcare #eldercarechat
BrainToday
RT @caregiving: RT @MyMamasKeeper: Expand transportation options for carees. Provide clear support options for caregivers. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @EncompassOmaha: A5: Make sure places are handicap accessible. Better sidewalks, keep parks clean, etc. #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A5: Design neighborhoods around their needs! Prsoanl transit for elderly riders. @IGTucson #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
A5. More money, staff devoted to social services to create safety nets for seniors and flag elder abuse sooner. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @BayadaHHC: A5: Meals on wheels and other services to help the homebound stay in their homes with the care they need! #eldercarechat
caregiving
Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@mmlearn_org YW! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of every month. #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
#eldercarechat many may benefit from extended FMLA so job security there for extended illness
VNSNY_News
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A5: Design neighborhoods around their needs! Prsoanl transit for elderly riders. @IGTucson #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Aww, thanks! Feeling is mutual. :) #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @GlennerCenters: A5. More money, staff devoted to create safety nets for seniors and flag elder abuse sooner. #eldercarechat
101_Mobility
RT @caregiving: Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@jordanem Seen reulations around ADHC. Very tough here in AZ! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: Q5. You are mayor of a major city. How would you spend money to help your elderly residents? #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
GREAT suggestion, Joanne. RT @JordanEM A4 - Adult day center at work place like child care #eldercarechat
JordanEM
RT @caregiving: Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BrainToday Interesting idea...would the govn't provide food, or just a plan for healthy eating? #ElderCareChat
AskCrossroads
@caregiving Q5. Make sure information is available to ALL communities with outreach in many languages. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @VNSNY_News: RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: A5: Design neighborhoods around their needs! Prsoanl transit for elderly riders. @IGTucson #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: @mmlearn_org YW! We meet on the 1st & 3rd Wed. of every month. #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@GlennerCenters Ah yes, flagging elder abuse sooner. Great one! #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
RT @BayadaHHC: A5: Meals on wheels and other services to help the homebound stay in their homes with the care they need! #eldercarechat
caregiving
A6. Expand libraries to include a resource center for family caregivers with daily support group meetings. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
A5: Place senior service community agency outlets in these senior living areas! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @AskCrossroads: Q5. Make sure information is available to ALL communities with outreach in many languages. #eldercarechat
medicaring
A6: Create partnerships with schools, employers, churches, civic community to see the need and respond. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@mmlearn_org You're welcome. Good to know! You'll get the hang of it soon enough. And you're doing great here! #ElderCareChat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
JordanEM
RT @caregiving: A6. Expand libraries to include a resource center for family caregivers with daily support group meetings. #eldercarechat
JordanEM
RT @medicaring: A6: Create partnerships with schools, employers, churches, civic community to see the need and respond. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@AskCrossroads So important to be inclusive of all--great idea about multiple languages. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: A6. Expand libraries to include a resource center for family caregivers with daily support group meetings. #eldercarechat
MyMamasKeeper
Allow caregivers who do not live in the home with the caree some kind of tax deduction. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @AskCrossroads: Q5. Make sure information is available to ALL communities with outreach in many languages. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
A5: Yes, transportation. Shuttles/meals on wheels/Visiting Nurses/food banks/safe environment/clear road signs/senior socials #ElderCareChat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @caregiving: Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @MyMamasKeeper: Allow caregivers who do not live in the home with the caree some kind of tax deduction. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @caregiving: A6. Expand libraries to include a resource center for family caregivers with daily support group meetings. #ElderCareChat
mmlearn_org
@Seniors4Living - thanks - love it! So many great minds working together! #eldercarechat
Icarus2009
RT @BayadaHHC: A5: Meals on wheels and other services to help the homebound stay in their homes with the care they need! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @SrCareCorner: YES! --> Many may benefit from extended FMLA so job security there for extended illness. #ElderCareChat
DinaRamon
@caregiving Q6 #eldercarechat support grps, hotlines 4 Q&A, onsite assist when caregiver needs break; housekeeping svcs; financial advice
KimBrame
RT @caregiving: RT @MyMamasKeeper: Allow caregivers who do not live in the home with the caree some kind of tax deduction. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @caregiving: Q6. You are still mayor. How would you spend money to help your residents who are family caregivers? #ElderCareChat
101_Mobility
RT @caregiving: A6. Expand libraries to include a resource center for family caregivers with daily support group meetings. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @MyMamasKeeper: Allow caregivers who do not live in the home with the caree some kind of tax deduction. #eldercarechat
BrainToday
@Seniors4Living probably education about nutrition and information about where to procure healthy options...? #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
RT @EncompassOmaha: A5: Make sure places are handicap accessible. Better sidewalks, keep parks clean, etc. <-- YES! #ElderCareChat
JordanEM
Local, state or fed level? MT @MyMamasKeeper: Allow caregivers some kind of tax deduction. #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
RT @Seniors4Living: RT @SrCareCorner: YES! --> Many may benefit from extended FMLA so job security there for extended illness #eldercarechat
caregiving
A6. Sponsor quarterly wellness fairs for family caregivers with local businesses and providers. #eldercarechat

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