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Tips Help Reduce The Risk Of Falls At Any Age

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: April 13, 2013
Categories: Dear Judie

Love, Guilt & Quagmire

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: April 10, 2013
"Dad desperately wanted to leave the nursing home. Every time I called him, I'd say, 'Dad, I'm going to get you home by Mom’s birthday. I got him home the day before Mom turned 75 and considered that one of my greatest accomplishments. When I found out Mom couldn't get him into bed without help, I laid awake the whole night wondering what the hell I had just done."
Categories: Eldercare 911 Blog

Use Internet Safely, Wisely When Seeking Out Medical Advice

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: April 6, 2013
Categories: Dear Judie

Long-Distance Caregivers Need Support Networks

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: March 30, 2013
Categories: Dear Judie

Make Sure Your Loved Ones Stay Safe In The Hospital

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: March 23, 2013
Categories: Dear Judie

Put Your Family to Work to Ease Your Caregiving Burdens

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: January 5, 2013
Categories: Dear Judie

Create Plan To Help Mom Stay Social While Recovering

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: December 15, 2012
Dear Judie: Mom (79) just promised she'd quit driving — again! She lasted two days the first time. One week into her second promise, I passed her on the road. When I confronted her, she cried and said, "I was lonely and had no other way to go out." Mom's recovering from a stroke and her physical responses are too slow to safely control a car. I don't want her to get hurt. How I get her to keep her promise? I'll try anything.
Categories: Dear Judie

Using Distractions Will Help Mom Deal With Some Confusion

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: December 8, 2012
Dear Judie: We made a huge mistake telling my Mom (82), who has Alzheimer's, that my brother died. Mom can't remember what day it is — sometimes she can't even remember who I am — yet she manages to remember someone died. The problem is she forgets it was Ben. Some days she thinks I died, sometimes other relatives or friends. This has gone on for months with no end in sight. She calls me or Dad every
Categories: Dear Judie

Family Meetings Help Family Work Together, Care For Dad

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: November 24, 2012
Dear Judie: My brother, sister and I share caregiving responsibilities for Dad (86). My friends keep saying, "You're lucky your family helps." Unfortunately, it doesn't always work out that way. We often have different opinions on what kind of help Dad needs and argue for weeks while Dad waits for help. No one wants to take over all his caregiving needs; we all love him and want a way to work together for his benefit
Categories: Dear Judie

Make Sure Mom Knows Consequences Of Repeated Behavior Toward Wife

By: Judie Rappaport
Source: TCPalm.com
Date: November 17, 2012
Dear Judie: Mom (81) never liked my wife Sally and has been borderline rude/snide/demeaning and generally awful to her for 32 years. When I ask her to stop, she agrees, then escalates instead. Thanksgiving is at our home this year, and I wish I hadn't invited her. How do I stop her?
Categories: Dear Judie
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