5 Ways to Help When You’re Dealing with End of Life
Dealing with end of life is an extremely emotional season — especially when you are a caregiver to the family member who is expected to pass. The Nursing Team loves working with clients in all seasons of life, but considers it a special privilege to help families during this unique time. In our experience, these…
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Could Netflix’s “I Care A Lot” Really Happen?
For anyone who is a regular Netflix junkie, you’ve probably watched, or at least seen the trailer for the movie “I Care A Lot”. So, it begs the question: Could Netflix’s “I Care A Lot” Really Happen? In this eerie tale, a devilish legally-appointed guardian, played by Rosamund Pike, takes advantage of vulnerable and family-less…
Is Therapeutic Lying for dementia patients wrong?
If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you have probably wondered “Is Therapeutic Lying for dementia patients” wrong? I am one of five children and I thank my parents for raising me to be honest, sincere, compassionate and always do the right thing. That’s why this particular approach was hard to wrap…
Do I Need Long Term Care Insurance?
The short answer is …it depends. But let’s dig into the long answer about long term care insurance. (LTC) By the time you add up health insurance, car insurance, homeowner’s insurance — and let’s not forget taxes—of course nobody really wants to think about (much less fork over the money for) optional “long term care insurance.”…
Power of Attorney for Aging Parents
“Do I need to have Power of Attorney for aging parents?” In short, yes. Having a Power of Attorney (POA) is kind of like having a will— while it’s not legally required, having one in place will make loved ones lives much easier should something happen that renders the holder incapable of making decisions for…
Our Book Recommendations for Alzheimer Caregivers
The Nursing Team owner, Kathleen Chastain is an avid reader, so we asked her to share her book recommendations for Alzheimer caregivers. They’re definitely worth checking out. “Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant” by Roz ChastWhen I was neck deep in taking care of my Mom who was at that point in the earlier…
