The Knowledge for Caregivers Podcast will provide practical tips from a geriatric nurse's perspective on how to help your aged love one. The world is experiencing an explosion of people living longer. At some point though, an aged person begins to need help. Most of that help is provided by family members. Family members usually begin a steep learning curve on how to help their aged loved ones. Every week I will provide practical tips that I use with my own family to help you navigate the ca ...
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Caregiving for a family member can take a physical and emotional toll. It is important to learn how to split the load to protect caregivers emotional and physical health.By Kathy Cocks
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This is the first of a series of episodes that deals with what are some first steps family members should take to assist someone with dementia. This episode focuses on safety.By Kathy Cocks
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Many times elderly spouses become a caregiver and the task becomes overwhelming and it is time to look at alternate living situations. Spouses then have to make the difficult decision to move one spouse into a facility.By Kathy Cocks
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What is the difference between a power of attorney and a guardianship? What is an executor? Listen to find out.By Kathy Cocks
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How to manage our relationships with our older loved ones as they become more dependent on us.By Kathy Cocks
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Where and what to report of an older disabled person is being abused, neglected and exploitedBy Kathy Cocks
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Go to my website for consultation services https://www.kathysconsulting.com/By Kathy Cocks, Jayne Haggen
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For a free home assessment: https://get.jukeboxhealth.com/podcast/ Follow Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-elliot/ https://twitter.com/jukeboxhealth For Kathy contact https://www.kathysconsulting.com/By Kathy Cocks, Daniel Elliot
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https://davidbernsteinmd.com/By Kathy Cocks, Dr. David Bernstein
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Fred Gutierrez on Highs and Lows of Dementia
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Moving Mom Into a Facility with Rosie Mankes
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https://www.kathysconsulting.com/ to learn about resources or schedule a consultation https://www.ptsd.va.gov/ learn about VA resourcesBy Kathy Cocks
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What are common mental health challenges for older people and how to get help.By Kathy Cocks
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https://www.cdc.gov/aging/emergency-preparedness/index.html This has a list of resources at the bottom that I found very helpful.By Kathy Cocks
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Learn how to deal with too many belongings that pose a hazard for older individuals.By Kathy Cocks
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fellow-creatures/201906/the-challenges-and-benefits-pet-ownership-seniorsBy Kathy Cocks
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We now a walker or cane prevents falls. Why do some people not use them?By Kathy Cocks
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Learn about the signs of a stroke and what to do about it.By Kathy Cocks
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Learn how to deal with dementia behaviors.By Kathy Cocks
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Hospitals can be a dangerous place. Learn how to get well there.By Kathy Cocks
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Learn about the basics of Parkinsons.By Kathy Cocks
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Learn why it is important to recognize and treat dry eyes.By Kathy Cocks
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Swallowing difficulties can be common in older adults. Know what to look for and how to mitigate problems.By Kathy Cocks
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