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Two profound documentaries are on the horizon, shedding light on the critical roles caregivers play in our society and the challenges besieging our long-term care system. With "Caregiving", spearheaded by none other than Bradley Cooper and supported by advocates like Ai-jen Poo, we're invited into a narrative that promises no sugarcoating. As the spotlight turns onto the unseen hardships caregivers endure and the economic struggles within, it opens a broader discussion on the future of eldercare. Could these stories be the catalyst for change we've been hoping for? How can we support our caregivers better? Share your thoughts below. #SupportOurCaregivers #EldercareChange

Educating patients and families about the nature of hospice care and its potential for transition is crucial for ensuring informed decision-making and optimal patient outcomes. Here's our guide on how healthcare providers can effectively communicate this information: ✔️Start Early ✔️Provide Comprehensive Information ✔️Address Misconceptions ✔️Discuss Transition Criteria ✔️Emphasize Flexibility ✔️Provide Supportive Resources ✔️Encourage Open Communication ✔️Involve the Interdisciplinary Team ✔️Respect Patient Autonomy ✔️Ask About the Patient’s Goals By using these strategies, you as a healthcare provider can effectively educate patients and families about hospice care, including the possibility of transitioning out if conditions improve. Always ensure you’re promoting informed decision-making and enhancing the overall quality of care for your patients. Questions? We’re always available to assist you. #hearttohearthospice #hospice #hospicecare #hospicenurse #homecare #homehealthcare #palliativecare #caregiver #caregiving #eldercare #elderlycare #agedcare #aging #alzheimers #dementia #support #grief #griefandloss #grieving #seniorcitizen #seniorliving #seniorservices #assistedliving #dementiasupport #cancer #painmanagement #comfortcare #family

https://lnkd.in/eEebZP7Z I thought that this podcast might be of interest to caregivers and future caregivers. People don't necessarily realize that it is the spouse or partner that is the most likely person to provide informal care in a caregiving arrangement. Therefore, in many ways caregiving is an equal gender opportunity, even though most informal caregiving is provided by women. In my experience men often contribute in different ways than women; but, very often provide personal care as well. I thought it was good that the role of men is being addressed in this podcast which apparently will include a focus on all types of caregiving. #newagingpartnership #caregivingconfidential #caregiving #caregiver

Paul Ptashnick shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his aging parents, both battling Parkinson's disease. His caregiving role intensified in his late 30s, especially after his father's significant fall. Navigating the healthcare system, Paul made tough decisions about his father's care facilities. Balancing work and caregiving, he highlights the importance of consistent caregivers for his parents. Amid trials, Paul addresses caregiving's financial and mental toll. He emphasizes support systems, suggesting home healthcare and care concierge services. Paul advocates adaptability, learning quickly, ensuring interaction and mobility for parents. Despite challenges, he urges caregivers to treasure joy, prioritize personal happiness, take trips, and enjoy simple pleasures. Paul's candid sharing offers invaluable insights into the reality of male caregiving, particularly for those managing the progression of diseases like Parkinson's. His story is a testament to the significance of open communication, persistence in advocacy, and the delicate balance between caring for loved ones and self-care. Check out our podcast on popular platforms such as Apple and Spotify! If you enjoy our content, please take a moment to leave a review, which helps other listeners discover us and join the conversation. Thank you for your support! 🍎https://lnkd.in/g5VSM6HK #Caregiving #Caregivers #HomeCare #ElderCare #Dementia #MentalHealthAwareness #CaregiverSupport #PodcastForCaregivers #SisterhoodOfCare  #ReluctantCaregiver

𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒! And friends of anyone caring for a family member … At 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴, we are driven/obsessed/will-not-rest in helping family caregivers relieve their stress and enjoy life (again) by building a phenomenal circle of care around them. Because caregiving is a TEAM sport! Over the last few months, I’ve tried a few different tactics to reach more families. To get them intrigued to work with us. But it has fallen short of my expectations, at least (maybe the bar was set too high). So over the weekend, I asked everyone in our 𝘚𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 community 3 simple questions, to see what I was missing: 𝟭 - 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝟮 - 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁, 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 (𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬)? 𝟯 - 𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸, 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲, 𝗮 𝟭-𝗼𝗻-𝟭 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 (𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝘁)? The answers surprised me! But I learned a lot. I’m hoping YOU can take 60 seconds to ANSWER these same 3 questions. If you’d like to answer it anonymously.The link to the SURVEY is in the comments, OR … you can send me a DM … OR … just answer them in the comments. THANK YOU!! 🙂 #caregivers #caregivingsupport #homecare #dementia #aginginplace

In the U.S., more than 53 million family caregivers are unpaid, providing 34 billion hours of care annually, amounting to an estimated $67 billion in personal lost earnings. As caregiving in America faces the twin pressures of an aging baby boomer generation and rising life expectancy, the United States’ long-term care system threatens to tip into crisis. The film will personalize this urgent national issue through stories from caregivers and interviews with experts as they fight to give caregivers the security and support, they provide for so many others. The project also includes a robust national engagement campaign. The series will examine caregiving from multiple perspectives: the creation and evolution of the care system; the social dynamics that shape our approach to caregiving today and the future possibilities; the lives of caregivers and their relationships with those in their care; the interpersonal and economic pressures faced by caregivers; and the broader societal context in which caregiving operates on the margins yet affects everyone. Thank you, Bradley Cooper! #bradleycooper https://lnkd.in/g_FXREYp

#LetsTalk caregiving and the new year. Caregivers facing the new year while their loved ones are in hospice can benefit from vital comfort and support from other loved ones. These loved ones can help the caregiver by creating a peaceful environment, maintaining open and honest communication, and celebrating meaningful moments together. Offering emotional support, encouraging self-care, and connecting with hospice resources are essential. Engaging in rituals and traditions, documenting memories, and planning for end-of-life arrangements can bring solace. Expressing gratitude for the time spent together and seeking professional help if needed are also crucial. Caregivers can help families embrace the new year with hope and resilience, knowing they've provided love and comfort during a challenging time of transition and loss. What helpful advice do you have for caregivers entering the new year? #hearttohearthospice #hospice #hospicecare #hospicenurse #homecare #homehealthcare #palliativecare #caregiver #caregiving #eldercare #elderlycare #agedcare #aging #alzheimers #dementia #support #grief #griefandloss #grieving #seniorcitizen #seniorliving #seniorservices #assistedliving #dementiasupport #cancer #painmamagement #comfortcare #family

About 14 years ago, I completed a CliftonStrengths assessment, which helps you pinpoint your strengths. The assessment was so insightful that I still remember what I learned about my strengths. It was so comforting because now I remind myself that my strengths will serve me during a tough time. We include a CliftonStrengths assessment and follow-up coaching session in our Certified Caregiving Specialist and Consultant training programs. Assessments can create a powerful experience. For more than 20 years, I’ve been working to develop family caregiver assessments that deliver insights and comfort for family caregivers. I've created assessments that included just two questions and eight questions. My goals is to create a space for family caregivers to take time to reflect, offer an opportunity for family caregivers to say what they think and feel, and nourish an insightful, comforting conversation. I regularly monitor the effectiveness of using this tool with family caregivers by asking family caregivers about their experience with the assessment. Recently, I attended a virtual webinar to learn more about family caregiver assessments used by other organizations. During the meeting, individuals from a national caregiving organization, a state department on aging and a local social service agency shared their tools. Each shared a version of a similar process: A family caregiver reports to the agency their assessment of how the caree is doing and their ability to provide care. These aren’t family caregiver assessments. They are more like an exam, a test, an evaluation, a way to funnel carees into services. These are reporting tools. Those tools miss the mark. A family caregiver assessment is about the family caregiver, the person, that person’s needs. We need an assessment that offers insights and help to support us in our lives. Our life is more than our caregiving experience. We are multi-dimension individuals with gifts and talents we want to use and goals we deserve to pursue. We need a much better assessment experience. So, I’d love for you to join me and tell how you’re doing. Join me August 7 at 1 p.m. ET to complete our conversation 8-question assessment during which you tell me how you're doing. We'll complete the assessment in a facilitated group setting. At the close of our meeting, we'll share how you can meet with a Certified Caregiving Consultant to complete a complementary one-on-one assessment for personalized support if you would like. See you on the 7th at 1 p.m. ET! #caregiving #caregivingsupport #caregivinghelp

Check out my latest blog! https://lnkd.in/grpxci4n I walk through how family #caregivers can use the Best Programs for Caregiving website to find proven, effective #dementia support programs. Need a program in a certain language or adapted for a specific culture? No problem - BPC has that information available so you can find the best program for you. Can't wait to share this tool the next time someone asks for guidance as a #dementiacaregiver - feel free to share it too!

You think your parents need a little extra help at home. Your sister disagrees, and your brothers have no opinion. What next? In a new blog post, we offer some tips to help have productive care conversations with your siblings, so mom and dad can get the care they need. https://bit.ly/4c5S3CJ #CaregivingDiscussions #ElderCare #CaregivingResponsibilities #SeniorCarePlanning