Tag Archives: neglect

The Juggle

Posted on May 8, 2022 by msw blog

Think about what you want your life to be like when you’re done caregiving, suggests O’Donnell. When her parents were both diagnosed with terminal illnesses on the same day, she initially felt obligated to give her entire life over to … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged availability, balance, care givers, caregiving, cognitive status, community, connection, cultural beliefs, dementia, elder care, family, Future, happiness, life, living arrangements, neglect, problem solving, recreation, respite, responsibilities, responsibility, retirement, terminal illnesses | 4 Comments

Navigating Aging

Posted on July 14, 2020 by msw blog

Instead of arguing with an older adult who says, “I don’t want any assistance,” try to follow up by asking “Tell me more. What are you concerned about?” They may reveal there are circumstances at home — perhaps hoarding, perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, care giver, care givers, Circumstances, cognitive status, communication, community, cultural beliefs, elder care, Generation Z, Home Care, Home Health Care, living arrangements, medical providers, Medicare, medications, neglect, physical neglect, seniors, shame | Leave a comment

Parental Dilemma

Posted on January 13, 2019 by msw blog

Comical Explanation

Posted in Reflections | Tagged beauty, Childhood memories, choices, comic strip, love, medusa, neglect, parenting, swimming lessons, What would you do ? | 3 Comments

Raising the Bar for Elderly Care

Posted on May 23, 2017 by msw blog

My husband’s grandmother “Jenny” is 94 and lives alone. Up until three years ago, her son was her main caregiver. When he passed away, her daughter offered to take her in, but she lives a few states away and Jenny … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged 401K, adult protective services, aging parents, Alzheimer's, autonomy, baby boomers, care givers, cognitive status, community, cultural beliefs, dementia, elder abuse, elder care, Generation Z, group work, living arrangements, neglect, Op Ed, psychological, recreation, respite, retirement, Roth IRA, senior citzens, silver sneakers, sterotypes, The Millennials | 12 Comments

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