Planning for Adult Disabled Children
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Planning for Adult Disabled Children Parents of adult disabled children are faced with a daunting responsibility. In this episode, Fran and Sue reveal the challenges parents face and provide solutions that will give their children the highest quality of life. This is a production of
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Beware of Elder Scams
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Beware of Elder Scams In this episode Pat sits in for Fran and asks Sue all about elder scams, scams that target older adults with the intent to steal their money. This includes phone scams, online scams, dating scams, and strangers at the door. But not only strangers, the elderly need to be skeptical of family and friends, too. All of this we cover. Give it a listen. This is a production of
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Stop Using Elderspeak #53
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Elderspeak is way of talking to older adults that sounds like baby talk. Examples include using terms like Honey, Sweetie, and Dearie. Fran and Sue share stories, examples and the harm done by elderspeak. This is a production of
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Moving Into Assisted Living #52
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
What to Expect When Moving Into Assisted Living #52 Moving to an assisted living facility can be a big transition. In this episode Fran and Sue share advice on how to ensure a smooth and comfortable move. First it's essential caregivers pack wisely and bring along essential items that will help the new resident easily settle into their new home. From personal belongings to practical necessities, this episode covers all bases when moving. This is a production of
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How to Advocate Health Care For Loved Ones #51
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
How to Advocate Health Care For Loved Ones #51 Get up, stand up, stand up for your loved one's health rights. In this episode Fran and Sue share advice on how to move beuracracies and persuade fearful staff to provide the best healthcare for your loved ones. This is a production of
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Senior Living Options #50
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Senior Living Options #50 In this episode Fran and Sue answer questions from their podcast producer Pat Helmers regarding the various options available for Senior Living. This is a production of
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Blended Marriages in the Elderly #49
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
In this episode Fran and Sue discuss a touchy topic for the elderly; blended marriages. When a new spouse is significantly older, it raises the chances of them getting ill or passing before the other, and conflict with the spouse's children. These kinds of hazards need to be considered. Give it a listen. This is a production of
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Care Plans: What When and Where #48
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Care Plans: What When and Where #48 In this episode Sue and Fran discuss the need to have a plan of care for family members. Care Plans contain objective goals, strategies, and outcomes commonly reviewed quarterly for skilled care nursing homes or yearly for assisted living homes. Care Plans ensure accountability and should be considered a must. Listen here to learn more. This is a production of
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Pets and Older Adults #47
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Pets and Older Adults #47 Pets are great. But do they make sense for order adults who struggle to take care of themselves? Fran and Sue discuss the challenges and rewards. Caregiver Life with Dignity Podcast Sue Salach-Cutler and Fran Piekarski co-host on the challenges caregivers face when helping their loved ones. Each episode is committed to ensuring caregivers, and those they care for, live a life with dignity, no matter their mental or physical state. Fran and Sue advocate for listeners in a system that grows more complicated year after year. This is a production of .
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Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46
Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast
Transitioning Into Assisted Living with Anne Marie Davidson #46 In this episode, Anne Marie Davidson visits Sue and Fran for a discussion on the challenge aging adults face regarding their needs and preferences for retirement living. There are many housing options from which to choose. In this conversation, Anne Marie considers care options, lifestyle choices, financial, and geographic considerations. This is a production of
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Drama is often hard to avoid when a family is stressed with sickness and disease. Fran and Sue delve into this challenge with advice, rules, and stories of how to best deal with and avoid families hurting the ones they love most.
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