#eldercarechat transcript

Healthcare Social Media Transcript

From:Wed Nov 21 9:00:00 PST 2012
To:Wed Nov 21 11:00:00 PST 2012

What is #eldercarechat? Who were the influencers during this time period? #eldercarechat analytics


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caregiving
Our #eldercarechat begins in just about 60 minutes! See you then!
BayadaHHC
RT @caregiving: Our #eldercarechat begins in just about 60 minutes! See you then!
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @seniors4living: #ElderCareChat details here --> http://t.co/e0kPXqYP. Hope to see you at 1pm ET! -M
ElderCareChat
10 minutes until #ElderCareChat... -M
Seniors4Living
10 minutes until #ElderCareChat... -M
EcoOutfitters
Thank you and back at you! RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Happy #Thanksgiving ! http://t.co/dETV5d1P #ccrc #solarchat #givingtuesday #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: 10 minutes until #ElderCareChat... -M #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @NatriceR: RT @Seniors4Living: 10 minutes until #ElderCareChat... -M #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
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Seniors4Living
Good afternoon (and morning to our West Coast friends)! #eldercarechat
caregiving
Hi Everyone! Looking forward to today's discussion and your ideas. :) #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
Good morning from Green Valley, AZ ! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
Welcome to today's chat. We'll be following a pretty casual format today as it's the day before a holiday. #eldercarechat
wschlaf
#eldercarechat hello all
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: Welcome to todays chat. Well be following a pretty casual format today as its the day before a holiday. #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
Good morning! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving and I thought it was a great opportunity to get ideas & inspiration from all of you on future topics. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@LaPosadaGVAZ Good morning! I'm enjoying some of your Arizona sun here in Chicago. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
So before we begin, just a quick review of the rules... #eldercarechat
caregiving
@wschlaf Welcome, Wanda. Great to see you. #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
hello everyone! excited to chat with everyone. Happy Thanksgiving! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Greetings #eldercarechat. Emily and Craig here from LeadingAge.
NatriceR
@Seniors4Living: Welcome to todays chat. Well be following a pretty casual format today as its the day before a holiday. #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
Good Afternoon and happy (almost) thanksgiving! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
#1: Please hold links and announcements until the end; we reserve the last 5 minutes of the chat for that purpose. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Hi there and happy soon to be holiday! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
#2: Please respect the opinions and ideas shared by others, even if you disagree. #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
Erica and Jenina here from BAYADa home Health Care #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LeadingAge Welcome, Emily and Craig! So glad you could attend today. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@IfIGoMissing Welcome, Jeremy. Glad you could join us. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@IfIGoMissing Good morning! Welcome! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BayadaHHC Hi Erica and Jenina! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: #1: Hold links and announcements until the end; we reserve our last 5 minutes for that purpose. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Hi all at #eldercarechat! Kathy here, happy thanksgiving!
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: #2: Please respect the opinions and ideas shared by others, even if you disagree. #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
we would be interested in homecare topics - fall risks, med management, agency vs family caretaker, etc #eldercarechat
Altarum
Hello and Happy Thanksgiving everyone! #eldercarechat
caregiving
@parentgiving @LeadingAge @SrCareCorner @BayadaHHC Welcome! Good to see all of you. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
Our group has been going strong for 2 years now! (THANKFUL for that!) What topics would you like to discuss in future chats? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@Altarum Hi! Glad you're here! #eldercarechat
AnnuityEarl
RT @Seniors4Living Welcome to today's chat. We'll be following a pretty casual format today as it's the day before a holiday. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @Seniors4Living: #2: Please respect the opinions and ideas shared by others, even if you disagree. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @BayadaHHC: we would be interested in homecare topics - fall risks, med management, agency vs family caretaker, etc #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BayadaHHC Great suggestions. Thank you for sharing these! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
@caregiving Thanks, glad to be twuning in. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@BayadaHHC Agency vs family caregiver is an interesting topic idea! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@Seniors4Living @caregiving #eldercarechat Hello! Made it! Nice to see everyone - Happy Thanksgiving!
Seniors4Living
@SrCareCorner Hi Kathy! Nice to see you today. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: Our group has been going strong for 2 years now! What topics would you like to discuss in future chats? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
Hi everyone Natrice here, wishing you all south of the border Happy Thanksgiving;) #eldercarechat
caregiving
@CaregivingCafe Happy Thanksgiving! Good to see you. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
For those of you who have attended our chats since 2010, feel free to share topics you'd like to revisit too. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@NatriceR Hi Natrice! Thank you. :) #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
hello and happy T-day to all #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
Good afternoon everyone! #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@CaregivingCafe Hi there, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: If you have attended our chats since 2010, feel free to share topics you'd like to revisit too. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@Age_Fit @TheBowTieGuy Welcome! Glad you could make it. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@Age_Fit @TheBowTieGuy Hello there! Welcome! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@CaregivingCafe So glad you made it! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
Cargiver education ideas! Bring non-tweets on-line and into the group! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
What kind of issues/concerns are you hearing from your clients or the people you care for? #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Nice to join! RT @Seniors4Living: @SrCareCorner Hi Kathy! Nice to see you today. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Cargiver education ideas! Bring non-tweets on-line and into the group! #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
Good to be here! RT @caregiving: @Age_Fit @TheBowTieGuy Welcome! Glad you could make it. #eldercarechat
caregiving
I'm interested in discussions about trends, particularly how we can manage the caregiving crunch we're in and facing. #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
#ElderCareChat I'd like to see aging in place strategies discussed.
LeadingAge
How about something around how we finance long-term services? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@caregiving Thanks, you as well, thankful for this forum on this encroaching weekend of gratitude! #eldercarechat
BayadaHHC
RT @NatriceR: RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Cargiver education ideas! Bring non-tweets on-line and into the group! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Hi #EldercareChat Happy Thanksgiving everyone! @caregiving
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ GREAT suggestion. I love it! What ideas do you have for bringing non-tweets online/into the group? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Age_Fit: #ElderCareChat Id like to see aging in place strategies discussed. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LeadingAge: How about something around how we finance long-term services? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving @Age_Fit @LeadingAge All great suggestions. Thanks! Keep them coming! #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @caregiving: RT @Age_Fit: #ElderCareChat Id like to see aging in place strategies discussed. #eldercarechat
caregiving
I think a discussion about health care reform would be helpful, too. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@ElinSilveous Hi Elin! We're asking group members to share suggestions for future chat topics. Jump in! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Hear, hear! RT @Age_Fit: #ElderCareChat I'd like to see aging in place strategies discussed.
TelikinComputer
@caregiving @Seniors4Living This is my 1st #eldercarechat so any topic will be quite interesting and informative :) Interested in tech maybe
TheBowTieGuy
Centralized Information and referrels #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Hi glad to see you! RT @NatriceR @TheBowTieGuy et al Good afternoon everyone! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@caregiving @Seniors4Living #eldercarechat How to get more caregivers to reach out to family, resources available to them now? Involve media
caregiving
@ElinSilveous Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@caregiving trends and strategies are fantastic ideas! Have you been following the @TEDMED #greatchallenges in caregiving? #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
RT @TheBowTieGuy: RT @caregiving: RT @Age_Fit: #ElderCareChat Id like to see aging in place strategies discussed. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
I try and connect new tweet friends to the chats, also on FB many dont realize the support network via Twitter #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving Oh yes, very helpful! Perhaps we could bring in a guest tweeter on that one? #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @LeadingAge: How about something around how we finance long-term services? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TheBowTieGuy Can you expand on that a bit more, Christopher? What would that look like? #eldercarechat
caregiving
I'd also love to hear about innovative programs providing services to older adults and family caregivers. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@seniors4living Cargivers caring for experienced caregivers! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
.@caregiving, agreed. There is a lot of misinformation circulating about how health reform impacts seniors. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TelikinComputer Welcome! So glad you're attending today. That's a great suggestion - tech. Would love your input on it too. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@Seniors4Living Yes, I think that's definitely a chat for a guest with experience implementing the provisions. #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
RT @NatriceR: I try and connect new tweet friends to the chats, also on FB many dont realize the support network via Twitter #eldercarechat
MetLaugh
"@LeadingAge: How about something around how we finance long-term services? #eldercarechat" ---YES
NatriceR
RT @TheBowTieGuy: Good to be here! RT @caregiving: @Age_Fit @TheBowTieGuy Welcome! Glad you could make it. #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @caregiving: Id also love to hear about innovative programs providing services to older adults and family caregivers. #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
RT @TelikinComputer: @caregiving @Seniors4Living This is my 1st #eldercarechat so any topic will be quite interesting and informative :) ...
SrCareCorner
Definitely, the shift is there we need to be prepared! RT @Age_Fit: #ElderCareChat Id like to see aging in place strategies discussed.
parentgiving
We've talked about stigmas before, but not as a main topic as far as I know as a newbie, #aging #dementia #disabilities #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
How 'bout sensors and other technologies to aid caregivers in taking care of loved ones? #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
For those of you that are attending for the 1st time, all today's tweets will be captured/archived in a transcript. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
Introduction to New technologies for caregivers! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving I agree. Will brainstorm about that... #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
RT @CaregivingCafe great idea caregivers reaching out to families. Professional caregivers have access to different resources #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@ElinSilveous I like it! Technology to aid caregivers. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @NatriceR: I try and connect new tweet friends to the chats, also on FB many dont realize the support network via Twitter #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @caregiving: I'd also love to hear about innovative programs providing services to older adults and family caregivers. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@IfIGoMissing Yes, tech would be great. Always something new with technology for aging in place, caregiving, support. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Introduction to New technologies for caregivers! #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
@seniors4living good to know! #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
RT @elinsilveous: How 'bout sensors and other technologies to aid caregivers in taking care of loved ones? #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
What are the group's thoughts about guest experts joining us for certain chats? Any recommendations on who? #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@parentgiving Overcoming stigmas? Or Have us a #crowdsource a question! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @parentgiving: Weve talked about stigmas before, but not as a main topic #aging #dementia #disabilities #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @Seniors4Living: @ElinSilveous I like it! Technology to aid caregivers. #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@parentgiving @caregiving @TEDMED #eldercarechat Love to see media coverage to bring word "caregiving" > homes, educate ppl on what it's abt
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving We could certainly do a chat on how to get the word out about online resources (such as our chat). #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@LeadingAge Absolutely true. A way to outline concisely and precisely via an expert(s) would be wonderful information #eldercarechat
wschlaf
I like the tech/innovation strategies topic as well #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
@NatriceR I've found FB & Twitter dramatically different. Many on FB just don't *get* Twitter. Me? I don't *get* FB. :) #EldercareChat
IfIGoMissing
@ElinSilveous Agreed! Technology plays a significant role in the care of loved ones and the elderly #eldercarechat
caregiving
I also would like to revisit topics around working and caregiving. It will be more and more of an issue. #eldercarechat
AnnuityEarl
@MetLaugh @LeadingAge I agree with this one, as we focus on finance and retirement planning. :-) #ElderCareChat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: What are the groups thoughts about guest experts joining us for certain chats? Any recommendations? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ I love that idea of #crowdsourcing a question! Tell me more. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
I'm so glad we will have a record of all of these ideas. (Thank you, @ctffox!) #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@LaPosadaGVAZ #crowdsourcing is an excellent idea! Especially asking those who deal with the impact daily... #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Good one! RT @AnnuityEarl @MetLaugh @LeadingAge I agree with this one, as we focus on finance and retirement planning. :-) #ElderCareChat
SrCareCorner
experts beneficial, one who has broad knowledge instead of limited focus best RT @Seniors4Living thoughts about guest experts #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@ElinSilveous Good point. Perhaps a chat on how to maximize social media as a caregiver/eldercare professional? #eldercarechat
caregiving
How about a guest who can update us on the latest in research on Alzheimer's disease? #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
We could ask Majd from @LeadingAgeCAST to talk tech! RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Introduction to New technologies for caregivers! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Terrific idea. Love it! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@Age_Fit #eldercarechat Drs /hospitals need to tell patients & caregivers about caregiving, give resources, promote reaching out to orgs,fam
NatriceR
@caregiving great idea, i can think of one or two, regarding medications at home, and I am sure other topics too #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: How about a guest who can update us on the latest in research on Alzheimers disease? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@SrCareCorner Excellent. Thanks for the feedback on that. (re: guest experts) #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: Glad we will have a record of these ideas. (Thank you, @ctffox!) < It's a bugaboo he can't be here. :( #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
How about an 'allied' chat with LGBT Caregivers and familes #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
agree @caregiving: I also would like to revisit topics around working and caregiving. It will be more and more of an issue. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LeadingAge Great! We'll keep that in mind! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Hmm. Nice. RT @Seniors4Living Perhaps a chat on how to maximize social media as a caregiver/eldercare professional? #eldercarechat
enaidwarm
RT @parentgiving: @CaregivingCafe Hi there, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@CaregivingCafe I like that idea of how to educate doctors and hospitals about resources! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @TheBowTieGuy: How about an allied chat with LGBT Caregivers and familes #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
#eldercarechat aging among various cultures and sub-subcultures such as LGBT issues or aging among "minority groups"
parentgiving
@SrCareCorner Sounds beneficial, we all learn so much from each other and likely have tips to inspire "aha's!" #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
@caregiving: I also would like to revisit topics around working and caregiving. It will be more and more of an issue. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TheBowTieGuy Great idea, Christopher! Would love your input on that, i.e. who to invite/etc. #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@Seniors4Living @parentgiving #eldercarechat Are most of us caregivers patients coaches? Are CGs using Twitter, FB much?
IfIGoMissing
@caregiving Yes, guest speakers discussing the latest Alzheimer's research would be great #eldercarechat
CareSimply
@Seniors4Living @ElinSilveous Great idea - social media is a great form of caregiver support, like these chats ;) #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@TheBowTieGuy I'm on board with this topic!! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Great idea, Chris. RT @TheBowTieGuy How about an 'allied' chat with #LGBT #Caregivers and familes #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving Definitely a bugaboo! Ha! He said he'd send ideas though. #eldercarechat
caregiving
re: @Age_Fit chat aging among various cultures and sub-subcultures such as LGBT issues or aging among "minority #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
:) @CaregivingCafe @Age_Fit #eldercarechat Drs/hospitals need to tell pts caregivers about caregiving, give resources, promote reaching out
NatriceR
experts on physio therapy, the importance of keeping moving:) #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @ElinSilveous: Great idea, Chris. RT @TheBowTieGuy How about an allied chat with #LGBT #Caregivers and familes #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@CareSimply @ElinSilveous Glad you like the idea! I'm also happy to hear this chat provides a means of support. #eldercarechat
LeadingAgeCAST
RT @LeadingAge: We could ask @Majd_Alwan from @LeadingAgeCAST to talk tech! RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Intro 2 New tech 4 caregivers! #eldercarechat
wschlaf
RT @NatriceR: RT @caregiving: How about a guest who can update us on the latest in research on Alzheimers disease? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@NatriceR I love that one, Natrice. Need to have more chats on physical health/fitness. #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@CaregivingCafe @Seniors4Living @parentgiving social networking strategies and forums for those of us in elder care #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
centerlized list of caregiving events/conferences #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Caregiving from afar -- or long distance -- might also be interesting & helpful to some folks. #EldercareChat
TheBowTieGuy
Ditto! RT @Seniors4Living: @NatriceR I love that one, Natrice. Need to have more chats on physical health/fitness. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
What are the chronic diseases/conditions impacting seniors/caregivers (besides the big one: Alzheimer's/dementia)? #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@TheBowTieGuy I didn't see your earlier tweet. We're on the same page! #LGBT #Caregivers #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
every CG an expert of sorts@parentgiving we all learn so much from each other and likely have tips to inspire "aha's!" #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TheBowTieGuy Ah, I see. Great suggestion! #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
Yes! RT @ElinSilveous: Caregiving from afar -- or long distance -- might also be interesting & helpful to some folks. #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
I'd also be interested in sensor and non-invasive monitoring technology #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Someone from @ALZHEIMERSread might be a good fit for an #eldercarechat on dementia.
Seniors4Living
@SrCareCorner That's true! We're all experts in our own way and have much to offer. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @ElinSilveous: Caregiving from afar -- or long distance -- might also be interesting & helpful to some folks. #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@Seniors4Living #chronicconditions is a huge question in #SeniorFitness I second this topic #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
Be happy to work on this! RT @Age_Fit: I didnt see your earlier tweet. Were on the same page! #LGBT #Caregivers #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @TelikinComputer: Id also be interested in sensor and non-invasive monitoring technology #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
RT @ElinSilveous: Caregiving from afar -- or long distance -- might also be interesting & helpful to some folks. #EldercareChat
SrCareCorner
Ideas for caregivers on prevention strategies: falls, poor nutrition, scams, etc. #eldercarechat
caregiving
I'd love a chat on end-of-life--resources and options. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually... @NatriceR #EldercareChat
NatriceR
@TheBowTieGuy i know from personal experience, torn meniscus, taking physio now..:) #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
TY @Seniors4Living: I like idea how to educate Drs, hospitals abt resources! #eldercarechat Could have a liaison btwn resources,Drs & PT/CG
Seniors4Living
@TelikinComputer That's an interesting one. It's an important balance to strike: technology vs. privacy. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @ElinSilveous: Caregiving from afar -- or long distance -- might also be interesting & helpful to some folks. #EldercareChat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: Id love a chat on end-of-life--resources and options. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @SrCareCorner: Ideas for caregivers on prevention strategies: falls, poor nutrition, scams, etc. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living The other big one, #cancer. There could be a focus on breast or lung cancer, innovations, special care ideas #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @caregiving: Id love a chat on end-of-life--resources and options. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@Age_Fit Great. Glad to hear it! We do a lot around dementia; I want to make sure we're not missing the others out there. #eldercarechat
CareSimply
@ElinSilveous Great idea - definitely agree that it's an interesting topic to chat about #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
Another idea..How about therapy animals such as dogs, cats, etc..When to use.. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
agree! so much good stuff to use RT @TelikinComputer: I'd also be interested in sensor and non-invasive monitoring technology #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
Discussing fitness options: #PersonalTraining, #SeniorFitness, cost, service delivery #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
RT @seniors4living: @TelikinComputer That's an interesting one. It's an important balance to strike: technology vs. privacy. #eldercarechat
HANDAustin
@NatriceR @caregiving @Tam_Cummings wrote a great book regarding Alzheimer's and Dementia - might be worth a shot #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Another idea..How about therapy animals such as dogs, cats, etc..When to use.. #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @SrCareCorner: Ideas for caregivers on prevention strategies: falls, poor nutrition, scams, etc. #eldercarechat
AnnuityEarl
7 Signs Your Parents May Need Help With #Money Tasks (cc @gypsynester) #ElderCareChat #boomers #SandwichGeneration http://t.co/3IAwNpIJ
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Yes, true. Cancer, definitely. And heart disease, perhaps? Stroke? Separate chats, of course. #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Another great idea. RT @ElinSilveous: Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually #EldercareChat
parentgiving
@caregiving #EoL chat is a great idea, especially on how to overcome fears and procrastination, the big EoL convo stoppers... #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Thanksgiving & holidays are an excellent time to talk w/loved ones about EOL preferences! @NatriceR @caregiving #EldercareChat
SrCareCorner
:) RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: Another idea..How about therapy animals such as dogs, cats, etc..When to use.. #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@caregiving fantastic and relevant #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
@seniors4living yes, privacy is an issue, as well as comfort and ease of use for those who are being monitored #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LeadingAge Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. #eldercarechat
HANDAustin
@SrCareCorner Itd be good to see different methods of delivery for caregiver resources - online, different languages, etc. #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@caregiving @LaPosadaGVAZ #eldercarechat #musictherapy also useful for PT & CG
TheBowTieGuy
@TelikinComputer would be great to have u do a chat on technology for seniors #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TelikinComputer Absolutely. #eldercarechat
caregiving
How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Yes, something about the ethics of using technology... #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living Definitely. Heart disease and or stroke could also have the #fitness focus, #cancer alt chemo meds/therapies #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
@LaPosadaGVAZ robot animals or real animals? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
great suggestions, how many topics are on the list now? :) #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
Yes!!! RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
great idea RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@HANDAustin Love that suggestion! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: @LaPosadaGVAZ Yes, something about the ethics of using technology... #eldercarechat
HANDAustin
RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @LeadingAge: Another great idea. RT @ElinSilveous: Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually #eldercarechat
CareSimply
@caregiving I like that idea. So much to talk about there with wills, advanced directives, etc. #eldercarechat
caregiving
@NatriceR I think we'll be good for 2013! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Yes, true! Good point. We could cover meds/therapies in one, fitness/prevention in another. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
heart disease stroke-much to learn about RT @parentgiving Cancer, definitely. And heart disease, perhaps? Stroke? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @ElinSilveous: Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually... @NatriceR #EldercareChat
BayadaHHC
RT @CareSimply: @caregiving I like that idea. So much to talk about there with wills, advanced directives, etc. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@TheBowTieGuy With a little organization, that could be beneficial in many ways, including new voices in the care chat room! #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
RT @LeadingAge: Another great idea. RT @ElinSilveous: Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
:) RT @thebowtieguy: @TelikinComputer would be great to have u do a chat on technology for seniors #eldercarechat
Altarum
@caregiving LOVE this idea. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Community-based resources for caregiving might be helpful too. Services like Eldercare Day Care, Home-Delivered Meals... #EldercareChat
terryjohnuk
RT @ElinSilveous: Caring for the caregiver?: Physically, emotionally, spiritually... @NatriceR #EldercareChat
caregiving
@CareSimply Yep--plus all the emotions (fear, anger, denial, guilt). #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
RT @TheBowTieGuy: @TelikinComputer would be great to have u do a chat on technology for seniors #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BarbaraGay13 Great suggestion re: things hindering ADLs. Thanks! #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Perfect! RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
An online #caregiving retreat...caring for the caregiver! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
@CaregivingCafe thanks for retweet & nice to see you today:) #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@ElinSilveous Agreed. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@BayadaHHC @caresimply @caregiving Definitely an important one to cover; probably could stretch over multiple chats. #eldercarechat
CareSimply
@caregiving How to help aging parents manage their money / how to make sure they don't fall into scams #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
How about #Cancer caregiving with @drnanettej ! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @TheBowTieGuy: An online #caregiving retreat...caring for the caregiver! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
How home and community-based services (HCBS) intersect with the caregiver. #eldercarechat #topic
HANDAustin
@TelikinComputer @TheBowTieGuy I'd love to be involved in that! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TelikinComputer @NatriceR @caregiving Great idea re: having caregivers tell us what their needs are! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
?? :) TY. RT @parentgiving @ElinSilveous Agreed. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @CareSimply: @caregiving How to help aging parents manage their money / how to make sure they don't fall into scams. YES! #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @Seniors4Living: @TelikinComputer @NatriceR @caregiving Great idea re: having caregivers tell us what their needs are! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@caresimply Scams around caregiving! #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Yes! MT @ElinSilveous: Community-based resources for caregiving might be helpful too. #EldercareChat
HANDAustin
@TheBowTieGuy Absolutely love this idea. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Glad to know she's a good one to approach on that subject. Will do! #eldercarechat
DutchessAbroad
RT @caregiving: How about a chat with family caregivers who tell us what they need from us and their communities? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @CareSimply: How to help aging parents manage their money / how to make sure they dont fall into scams #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@SrCareCorner Resources could be part of the chat, can mine for new findings, invite experts... :) #eldercarechat
wschlaf
Aphasia coping strategies#eldercarechat y
Seniors4Living
RT @LeadingAge: How home and community-based services (HCBS) intersect with the caregiver. #topic <-- Excellent! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
& sensors RT @TelikinComputer :) RT @thebowtieguy: @TelikinComputer would be great to have u do a chat on technology... #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
How about both! :) RT @leadingage: @LaPosadaGVAZ robot animals or real animals? #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Thank you. RT @LeadingAge Yes! MT @ElinSilveous: Community-based resources for caregiving might be helpful too. #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving What do you think about a chat on resource-sharing? Could we say "share resources on Alz..." and just go? #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
This a stretch..How about elder care chat for animals! #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
that could be helpful, overall communication strategies independent of cause RT @wschlaf: Aphasia coping strategies#eldercarechat y
NatriceR
@CareRxPharmD I would like to invite you to speak with Denise @caregiving about yr strengths & possibly join #eldercarechat :) thanks
LeadingAge
We might have an #eldercarechat to collect tech, hcbs and other resources and then have one with caregivers to share the collected ideas.
TheBowTieGuy
Thinking out loud, would the group ever be interested in meeting in person for a cargiver retreat cruise? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@ElinSilveous Sorry :) On technology for seniors, latest breakthroughs, breaking them down, love the idea! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@Age_Fit Thank you! It's helpful to have this list, not only for chats but for blog posts & social media posting ideas. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Oh. That's important for sure. Been there. RT @LaPosadaGVAZ This a stretch..How about elder care chat for animals! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@leadingagecast I 2nd@Majd_Awan with @LeadingAgeCAST for a tweet up! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@NatriceR #eldercarechat Thank you, you too! Busy time of year!
NatriceR
I can be gullible & as we age we are even more gullible about proposals, scams, a great topic #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ I love it! Nothing's a stretch...sometimes those are the best ideas, right? We could talk re: #PetTherapy too. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
absolutely I am dietitian so health always on my mind RT @parentgiving Resources, new findings, invite experts... :) #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @TheBowTieGuy: Thinking out loud, would the group ever be interested in meeting in person for a cargiver retreat cruise? #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @TheBowTieGuy: Thinking out loud, would the group ever be interested in meeting in person for a cargiver retreat cruise? #eldercarechat
AnnuityEarl
@SrCareCorner @parentgiving Maybe multiple sclerosis & Parkinson's as well? #ElderCareChat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living Definitely! The link rule may prove hard unless the chat was based on the resources we've found, then sharing #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LeadingAge That sounds like a fantastic idea/two-tiered approach. Great! #eldercarechat
MetLaugh
#eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless singles. No heirs to care.
NatriceR
I will have to Tweet you on the cruise I have a fear of drowning and no chat group can talk me out of it;) lol #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@TheBowTieGuy I'm not one for cruises, but it would be fun to do an in-person tweet-up/meet-up! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@TheBowTieGuy #eldercarechat Interested? For sure! Able? Not so sure.
caregiving
RT @MetLaugh: #eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless singles. No heirs to care. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Yes, we'd have to remove the link rule for that one! :) #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @caregiving: RT @MetLaugh: #eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless singles. No heirs to care. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@NatriceR Scams are coming up quite a bit, sounds like a needed chat! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@MetLaugh That's an excellent topic, Cyndy. Thanks for mentioning it (and good to see you)! #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
both affect so many! RT @AnnuityEarl: @SrCareCorner @parentgiving Maybe multiple sclerosis &amp; Parkinson's as well? #ElderCareChat
TelikinComputer
RT @parentgiving: @ElinSilveous Sorry :) On technology for seniors, latest breakthroughs, breaking them down, love the idea! #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @MetLaugh: #eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless singles. No heirs to care.
CaregivingCafe
@caregiving @MetLaugh #eldercarechat How abt starting to plan our own eldercare? What do we want when we r 75 or ill? Most ppl don't plan
parentgiving
RT @NatriceR: I can be gullible & as we age we are even more gullible about proposals, scams, a great topic #eldercarechat
ExtendHealth
Three keys to brain health: Easy & fun things you can do to help keep your brain healthy. #eldercarechat http://t.co/6qwNuNS5
AnnuityEarl
@SrCareCorner @parentgiving True, & thanks to Michael J. Fox & others there's so much hope; innovative research happening. #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
What about elder abuse and related issues? Caring for an abusive elder? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ :) #eldercarechat
knityarn
RT @ExtendHealth: Three keys to brain health: Easy & fun things you can do to help keep your brain healthy. #eldercarechat http://t. ...
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: What about elder abuse and related issues? Caring for an abusive elder? #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
This is Critical for LGBT folksRT @MetLaugh: Topic: long term care planning for childless singles. No heirs to care. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Hugely important! RT @NatriceR RT @caregiving: RT @MetLaugh: #eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless... #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@ExtendHealth Thanks for sharing this, but can you RT the link in the last 5 minutes of the hour? #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
RT @parentgiving: @NatriceR Scams are coming up quite a bit, sounds like a needed chat! #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@Seniors4Living @caregivingcafe A true "Care Giving Cafe" ;) (in person "tweet up") Love it! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @parentgiving: @NatriceR Scams are coming up quite a bit, sounds like a needed chat! #eldercarechat
caregiving
@Seniors4Living Your idea makes me think of chatting about working through tough family dynamics during caregiving #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Another topic idea: creating a unified advocacy effort. #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
@Seniors4Living Elder abuse would be a great topic to explore #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
@Seniors4Living YW! Glad to be of help, and I'm excited to see if this topic flies for an #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
@SrCareCorner @MetLaugh Not just singles. Many boomers like me choose not to have kids. #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving That's a good way to frame it! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LeadingAge: Another topic idea: creating a unified advocacy effort. #eldercarechat
LeadingAge
Absolutely. RT @Seniors4Living: What about elder abuse and related issues? Caring for an abusive elder? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Also, what about combined conditions? Often terminal or incurable diseases come with depression, anxiety and other disorders. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@Age_Fit Stay tuned! At this rate, we've got 2013 well-covered! :) #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
LOVE IT! RT @caregiving: RT @LeadingAge: Another topic idea: creating a unified advocacy effort. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
Idea: some of these topics coincide w awareness months, would be good to plan them accordingly when info/discussion needed. #ElderCareChat
ElinSilveous
30% of boomers, according to some accounts, have never had kids. #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
@LeadingAge I love this idea & was thinking of something like it but couldn't come up with the words. Spot on! #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@caregiving How about friend dynamics when someone becomes a caregiver! #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
RT @parentgiving: @Seniors4Living @caregivingcafe A true "Care Giving Cafe" ;) (in person "tweet up") Love it! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @LeadingAge: Another topic idea: creating a unified advocacy effort. <-- I love this idea. Others agree? #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
there's so many scams its scary RT @parentgiving: @NatriceR Scams are coming up quite a bit, sounds like a needed chat! #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
So important too RT @caregiving RT @Seniors4Living: What about elder abuse and related issues? Caring for an abusive elder? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Hugely important! RT @MetLaugh: #eldercarechat Topic: long term care planning for childless... Absolutely! Over time esp! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @parentgiving: What about combined conditions? Terminal or incurable diseases w/ depression, anxiety. other disorders. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ @caregiving Yes, love this one too -- "friend" dynamics post-caregiving. Excellent. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ: How about friend dynamics when someone becomes a caregiver! < True. Affects all relationships. #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
I am one of them favorire Uncle to Many/ RT @ElinSilveous: 30% of boomers, according to some accounts, have never had kids. #eldercarechat
TheSCANFndtn
RT @LeadingAge: How home and community-based services (HCBS) intersect with the caregiver. #eldercarechat #topic
Seniors4Living
In line with @LeadingAge's idea about a unified advocacy effort, how about a chat on advocacy (how to do it, etc.)? #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @ElinSilveous: @SrCareCorner @MetLaugh Not just singles. Many boomers like me choose not to have kids. #EldercareChat
Seniors4Living
@ElinSilveous Wow, 30%?! Didn't realize the numbers were so high. #eldercarechat
Age_Fit
Good idea @parentgiving! Combined topic with @Seniors4Living with chronic conditions? #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
RT @parentgiving: @Seniors4Living @caregivingcafe A true "Care Giving Cafe" ;) (in person "tweet up") Love it! #eldercarechat LOVE IT!!
Seniors4Living
@TheBowTieGuy I think it would be such a wise use of our group's time, resources & passion to raise our voices on an issue! #eldercarechat
PointClickCare
RT @Seniors4Living: What about elder abuse and related issues? Caring for an abusive elder? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @SrCareCorner: Idea: some of these topics coincide w awareness months, would be good to plan them accordingly. Great idea! #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: How about a chat on advocacy (how to do it, etc.)? << That's a great idea. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
@TheBowTieGuy I hear ya. :) I'd much prefer to be a favorite aunt than a Mom. :) #EldercareChat
BayadaHHC
RT@TheBowTieGuy I think it would be such a wise use of our groups time, resources & passion to raise our voices on an issue! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving Thanks! I'm loving all this inspiration. You? #eldercarechat
caregiving
Chat on caring for more than one (spouse and parent, parent and grandparent, etc.). #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@caregiving @seniors4living We are on fire! #eldercarechat !
ElinSilveous
@Seniors4Living One stat says 20% childless... Could have lost their children or never had them... #EldercareChat
GlennerCenters
I agree with the advocacy ... we need to speak for those who cannot. #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
They call me the F.U. Favorite Uncle x26 :) RT @ElinSilveous: I hear ya. :) Id much prefer to be a favorite aunt than a Mom:) #eldercarechat
parentgiving
@ElinSilveous I second that emotion. I love being the favorite aunt. :D #eldercarechat
AgingWisely
Catching all the ideas for topics on #eldercarechat. Love advocacy-big role. I'm speaking at PPAI conf Dec 7th, will jot lots of notes:-)
Seniors4Living
Thank you all so much for these fantastic suggestions. I can't wait to review them all and compile a list! #eldercarechat
caregiving
@Seniors4Living Oh, yeah... #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
I like that!! RT @caregiving: RT @Seniors4Living: How about a chat on advocacy (how to do it, etc.)? << Thats a great idea. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@LaPosadaGVAZ Absolutely! This is definitely helpful -- and invigorating! #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
RT @caregiving: Chat on caring for more than one (spouse and parent, parent and grandparent, etc.). #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT@TheBowTieGuy I think it would be such a wise use of our groups time, resources & passion to raise our voices on an issue! #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @GlennerCenters: I agree with the advocacy ... we need to speak for those who cannot. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @metlaugh: @CaregivingCafe @caregiving Some of us childless were discussing forming co-ops. Start own group home? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@GlennerCenters Excellent. :) Glad to see you too! #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@Seniors4Living @TheBowTieGuy #eldercarechat Together we can raise awareness of caregiving, needs, collaborate w/ HC industry > solutions
GlennerCenters
I'm chiming in late (computer issues) but financial abuse among elders is a HUGE issue. Great topic. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@IfIGoMissing @caregiving Good one (caring for more than one)! #eldercarechat
PointClickCare
RT @Seniors4Living: What kind of issues/concerns are you hearing from your clients or the people you care for? #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
The vast majority of my boomer friends have never had kids and do not plan to. Predisposition toward friendship, I'm sure. :) #EldercareChat
NatriceR
@GlennerCenters I hear you...I care for a sp. needs child who cannot speak - advocates important #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
oops @Seniors4Living @ElinSilveous & that wouldn't even include those who have children who can't/won't/aren't able to helps #eldercarechat
NatriceR
RT @GlennerCenters: Im chiming in late (computer issues) but financial abuse among elders is a HUGE issue. Great topic. #eldercarechat
IfIGoMissing
RT @GlennerCenters: I agree with the advocacy ... we need to speak for those who cannot. #eldercarechat
LaPosadaGVAZ
@parentgiving How about caregiving from long distance? @caregiving @elinsilveous @majd_alwan #eldercarechat
AnnuityEarl
@caregiving @MetLaugh @CaregivingCafe Fantastic idea. There's a role for non-profits here. #ElderCareChat
Seniors4Living
@GlennerCenters No problem. Sorry to hear about your computer issues though! Thanks for affirming the financial abuse topic. #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
True and necessary! RT @GlennerCenters: I agree with the advocacy ... we need to speak for those who cannot. #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
@caregiving yes...Co-housing is a great concept #eldercarechat
parentgiving
Multi-generational communication, activities, and how to talk to kids about aging loved ones-dementia is bound to be in there #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
RT @IfIGoMissing: RT @GlennerCenters: I agree with the advocacy ... we need to speak for those who cannot. #eldercarechat
CaregivingCafe
@caregiving @MetLaugh #eldercarechat Group homes are XLNT solution! Done in Europe successfully!
Seniors4Living
How about the aging of/care needs for those with Down Syndrome and related conditions (autism, etc.)? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@caregiving Such an awesome group! :) #eldercarechat
TheBowTieGuy
How do we share all of our vast knowledge and resources with those who need it? #eldercarechat
parentgiving
RT @LaPosadaGVAZ How about caregiving from long distance? @caregiving @elinsilveous I'll need that myself&know I'm not alone! #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
@parentgiving Love it. The multigenerational communication/activities topic is a great one. #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Right! RT @TelikinComputer @Seniors4Living & that wouldn't even include those who have children who can't/won't/aren't... #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
RT @TheBowTieGuy: How do we share all of our vast knowledge and resources with those who need it? <--Excellent! #eldercarechat
TelikinComputer
Agreed! RT @seniors4living: @parentgiving Love it. The multigenerational communication/activities topic is a great one. #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
Believe it or not, the hour is almost up! Let's take a few moments to tweet about #Thanksgiving reflections, plans, etc.! #eldercarechat
GlennerCenters
One trend worth discussing: teenagers raising parents with early onset Alzheimer's, dementia. Their #s are growing. #eldercarechat
parentgiving
How about the latest innovations in caring from across the pond? Europe has innovative/creative care solutions in news lately #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @TheBowTieGuy: How do we share all of our vast knowledge and resources with those who need it? #eldercarechat
Seniors4Living
Or if anyone has a burning caregiving/elder care question or issue, feel free to share it. #eldercarechat
caregiving
RT @Seniors4Living: How about the aging of/care needs for those with Down Syndrome and related conditions (autism, etc.)? #eldercarechat
SrCareCorner
million dollar question! RT @TheBowTieGuy: How do we share all of our vast knowledge and resources with those who need it? #eldercarechat
ElinSilveous
Awareness of communications of the dying would be interesting too... #EldercareChat

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