Medisafe App is designed for users of any age, for caregivers involved in medication monitoring, and for physicians who want to connect with their patients. Medisafe has been featured on CNBC and in Reader's Digest. It is easy to use and free to download. Caregivers can just use it to alert them and keep track of medication when their patient needs to take it, quantity, etc. It is a great tool to use!
The days are shorter and colder now, and it is a nice time to savor the warmth and coziness inside. This week's stress relief photo was taken in Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Please enjoy and feel free to share the photo and inspirational quote with loved ones. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Senior care training assists caregivers to better manage a senior's care needs and manage caregiver stress. We hope you have a great week.
"If you light a lamp for someone else, it will also brighten your path."
-Buddha
Looking for a great app to read, get more suggestions, and rate books?
Look no further and try the app GoodReads it allows you to do all this and it is an award winning app. They offer a variety of suggestion in their “Popular Caregiver Books” section. What’s even better is that there are 20 million members on GoodReads and the app also allows you to read brief descriptions from the people who have read it!
With the holiday season kicking in many are running around to find the perfect gift, enjoy holiday events, or be with loved ones. So how about running to get your flu shot?
It’s National Influenza week and as they say “don’t let the flu stop you.” Flu activity can last into the spring, so keep your elderly safe and yourself by taking some time and getting a shot. As a caregiver it is important to stay healthy and feel good. So look into the resources your community offers for flu vaccinations and further education.
It's the holiday season, and a very busy time of year for many of us. We all have special traditions which we share with those close to us. This week's stress relief photo was taken in Chicago, Illinois. Caregiverlist invites you to enjoy the photo and share it with loved ones. At Caregiverlist we know the realities of caregiver stress. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and caring for our seniors. Please refer your friends to apply for part-time and full-time job positions on Caregiverlist.com and visit our career center for additional career tools. We hope you have a great week.
"Love is the best gift of all."
-Mary Davis
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and to continue supporting caregivers nationwide the National Alliance for Caregiving developed a fact sheet to use when advocating for paid leave. Paid leave is one of the most pressing needs for family caregivers, and this fact sheet provides useful information. Lack of paid leave leads to financial strain as most caregivers cannot afford to take unpaid leave. Evidence has shown that paid leave can result in better results and lower overall health care system costs.
Read more on the National Alliance for Caregiving's Fact Sheet.
Journalist Paula Span shares the stories of several families in her book: When the Times Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions. Each family faces a question regarding elder care and all have to weigh out the options to reach an appropriate decision.
Paula details the emotional challenges, practical discoveries and solutions that these families go through, as each one finds what is best for their situation. It's provides useful advice and insight into finding the right path for different elder care circumstances.
Read more about her book
here.
We hope you were able to enjoy a happy Thanksgiving. The busy holiday season is now in full swing. It is important to take some time to appreciate the wonderful and simple things, like a walk outside. We invite you to take a moment to relax and enjoy our stress relief photo and inspirational quote and share them with loved ones. This week's photo was taken at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico. Thank you caregivers and certified nursing aides for your hard work and the care you provide for our seniors. More caregivers are always needed as seniors in America are living longer. You can learn more about becoming a senior caregiver and apply for a job near you. We hope you have a great week.
"Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley."
-Theodore Roethke
Reminiscing can have positive effects on aging adults, and with the holidays approaching it's easy to get nostalgic. According to the American Psychological Association, reminiscing can help a person maintain a sense of continuity in their lives despite all of the changes that occur. It can also help a person cope with loneliness, by recalling past events and successes.
One way to reminisce with your senior clients is by rewatching favorite holiday movies from childhood memories. Some holidays movies for people aged 60+ include:
- Miracle on 34th Street
- It's a Wonderful Life
- White Christmas
- A Christmas Story
The Caregiver's Guide to Self-Care, written by Jane Meier Hamilton is a self-care guidebook with tips on dealing with caregiver stress.
It includes stories, advice, activities, and discussions to guide caregivers through their own journeys.
