Keep Them Active

Make sure those you care for are moving and connecting with others.

Wheelchair Safety

A little common sense will help protect your elder

A few years ago, I had a fresh-faced batch of geriatric care management students in my program. For their first training mission they had to spend an entire day in a wheelchair and try to get around town as if it were a regular day. They had to get to my class, make a phone call from a pay phone, get in and out of an elevator, use a public restroom, drink from a water fountain, eat at a restaurant, shop in a convenience store, and so forth. Boy did that mission awaken them to the realities of a wheelchair-bound life. I suggest that if you are working with an elder in a wheelchair, you try to do the same so you have a real understanding of what your elder endures.

Tips for Traveling with the Elderly

Planning is the key to a great trip

Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. Millions of people will be traveling to share this special time with loved ones. Travel can still be an exciting experience for elders, but it takes a great deal of organization. Complications you would never think of can arise. Something as simple as jet lag could pose a major problem since it takes many elderly people twice as long to recover from it.

Work Options for Caregivers

Six ways to be both a caregiver and a valued employee

Today's business world is full of working singles, working couples, working parents, and now, working caregivers. These working caregivers are often dealing with a dramatic change in personal circumstances, as senior relatives who were once independent now need attention. Caregiving takes time and energy, so it’s important to be flexible so you can meet all of your commitments while you remain employed.

Preparing Your Elder for Rain or Shine

Take protective measures before going outside