Recognizing Caregiver Burnout / Compassion Fatigue “I can’t do this anymore! I yelled at Tony when he fell because he knows he’s supposed to use his walker or ask me for help,” Ann explained to her friend. Over the years, Ann’s attitude went from positive and caring to one of frustration, anger, and guilt. Many
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February 7, 2023
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
September 8, 2022
Health Benefits of Moving to Senior Living
Health Beneftis of Moving to Senior Living September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging gracefully and with health means something different to each of us. What does it mean to you? This article focuses on three health benefits of moving to senior living: Nutrition, Socialization and Access to Health Care. Nutrition When a senior lives alone
July 10, 2022
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer Music Music has a way to calm and engage the brain. Do a little searching and you will find outdoor concerts around the Twin Cities MN History Museum has outdoor concerts on Tuesdays 5:45 -8 p.m. and Lowertown on Thursdays evenings. Explore Our Parks The Twin
June 8, 2022
Finding Quality of Life with Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1
Statistics on Parkinson’s Disease Approximatel 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. Many are diagnosed before age 50. Nearly a million people in the US are living with the disease today. Below is a Parkinson’s early case recently published in the CSA Journal to help people be aware of early symptoms. Case
February 5, 2022
Managing Care After A Move To Assisted Living
Managing Care After a Move to Assisted Living When your loved one moves to assisted living or memory care, your role changes. Now instead of being the caregiver that performs the caregiving, you watch over the cares being provided. Communication is key. Here are some tips to help ensure all goes smoothly. Before your loved
January 8, 2022
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents Getting in place and updating your important documents as you age is critical! Just as important is communicating that information to key people. Review your Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, will, trust if you have one and titling of how you own things. Power of Attorney –
September 23, 2021
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia As parents we may have dealt with challenging behaviors of our children when they were growing up; screaming, nail biting, etc. They were stressful and we looked for solutions to the behavior and we hoped our child would grow out of them. When a loved one has dementia, challenging behaviors can
May 10, 2021
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month While most people experience periods of sadness at times, depression is a treatable condition. It’s important to recognize that depression can occur in the elderly, but it is not a normal part of aging. Mental Health Awareness Month How do you separate general sadness from depression? Sadness is generally
May 10, 2021
Senior Living and Mental Illness
Senior Living and Mental Illness Awareness for mental illness has increased over the years. The pandemic has increased our attention on mental heath. Seventy-five percent of mental health issues begin before a person is 25. Early diagnosis and treatment can help young adults live more successful and normal lives. Yet, there are many older adults