Choosing between work and and caring for an elder
How do you deal with an employer who is pushing you to make the choice between work and caring for your elder?
This week’s question came from a caregiver having a hard time at work. She takes care of her mother who is afflicted with Parkinson’ s Disease. Already in a stressful situation, her boss doesn’t [...]
Learn MoreUpdate: Dad’s Pneumonia Recovery 1st week
We brought Dad home on Sunday. Let me tell you, everyday has been a rollercoaster. Poor Josie hasn’t even been home yet. This will be her 2nd going on 3rd week by his side. She has had the opportunity to go home 2 nights during the entire ordeal, but mostly just to take a shower, [...]
Alzheimer’s Association to Release Report in California
An Alarming new report on the unexpectedly high number of Californians who will develop Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias during the next 20 years. This marks the first time we have gathered data using California’s unique demographics and been able to assess the impact of Alzheimer’s disease in California. This report contains information that is [...]
Day 9 – Valentine’s Day Dad’s Pneumonia
Good news! Dad gets to go home today, actually tonight. He’s not completely out of the woods yet. He still has pneumonia. So, he’s going to have a team of home care professionals come and help him with his rehabilitation efforts. He has to have another Xray to check on his progress. He’s also going [...]
