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Monday, June 20, 2011

Most Baby Boomers are Unprepared to Care For Aging Parents | The Intentional Caregiver

Yesterday, I was fortunate to be able to interview Mr. Jeff Huber, President of Home Instead Senior Care, the largest provider of in-home care services for seniors in the world and was the first company to offer franchise opportunities.

Most professionals involved with eldercare are aware that adult children are not prepared to care for their parents when they receive “that call” that throws them into the caregiving role.  But the Home Instead Senior Care network  wanted to learn more about that and so in conjunction with The Boomer Project, a study of 600 baby boomer aged adults was conducted. 

The results surprised me:

  • Less than 50% were knowledgeable about their parents’ medical history
  •  49% were unable to name any of their parents’ current medications
  • More than 30% did not know just how many medications their parent(s) was taking

Thank you Shelley for bringing attention to this critical topic. It is a phone call we will each be getting eventually. It is much better to be prepared.

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Avoiding Caregiver Burnout, By Donna Cardillo, RN, MA, The Dr. Oz Show

According the National Alliance on Caregiving, over 65 million Americans care for sick, disabled and elderly family members and friends, saving the healthcare system $375 billion dollars annually. But the caregiver or care partner is often overlooked in the process as the focus is on the person who requires the care.

 

Caregivers often neglect their own self-care and suffer in silence. They have a high rate of stress-related illnesses and disorders, addictions and even worse. Additionally, the stress, if not tended to, can even lead to abuse of the loved one they care for.

 

What Is a Caregiver/Care Partner?

 

I didn’t view myself as a caregiver when my husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis because he didn’t need help with dressing or eating. Yet I began to take on responsibility for doctor’s visits, therapy appointments and pharmacy trips, as well as provide emotional support for him and family members.

 

I would protest: “I am not a caregiver.” But then I read descriptions of my situation on the National Family Caregivers Association website  www.nfcacares.org and finally had to admit that I was stressed, overwhelmed, approaching burnout, and in need of help and support.  

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Monday, April 18, 2011

Nursing Blogs, Nurse Bloggers, Nursefriendly Nursing & Healthcare Directories

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Alicia Sable Hunt, Founder & President of Sable's Foods, @SablesFoods Connecticut:""As a Registered Nurse, it is my role to collaborate with the healthcare team to educate the patient and provide them with the skills they need to travel the cancer journey. After years of working with cancer patients, I decided to develop a handcrafted bar focusing on their nutritional, taste and texture needs. I am proud to offer my bars to the cancer population as part of a nutritionally balanced diet." – Sable, RN and Founder"
"Nutritious Foods Created For The Cancer Community. Founded, owned & run by an Oncology Nurse."
Sable-Hunt, LLC dba Sable's Foods
111 Saugatuck Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
877.21SABLE (877.217.2253)
info@sablesfoods.com
Blog: http://www.sablesfoods.com/sables-food-blog
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/alicasablehunt
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/SablesFoods
http://www.sablesfoods.com

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A grumpyRN:"I am a middle aged Nurse Practitioner who has worked in the NHS for over a quarter of a century. If you think you recognise anyone in the posts - you dont, no, really, you dont. All names have been changed to protect the guilty as God is expected to take care of the innocent as a matter of course. I have no wish to be sacked for breaking patient confidentiality. Any opinions expressed here are completely my own and bear no resemblance to NHS policy or procedures and in some cases they will bear no resemblance to sanity."
http://grumpyrn.blogspot.com/

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Stephanie Borgmann:"Hi, I'm Stephanie. I just graduated from nursing school, and am currently working as a RN. I have recently become a beachbody coach. I love helping people, and would love to help you get started on your journey to better health!"
http://sborgmann.wordpress.com/

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Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, CPC, nursekeith, Twitter.com:"Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, CPC, is a Certified Professional Coach specializing in health and wellness. Keith is also a Registered Nurse, Certified Swedish Massage Practitioner, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, medical writer, award-winning blogger, and Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Keith has assisted hundreds of patients and clients to achieve increased wellness, manage chronic health conditions, and improve self-care. Keith is available by phone and email to provide you with customized coaching in order to achieve your individualized health and wellness goals."
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Kristie Chapman, RN, RNAdvocate:"Kristie Chapman is a Registered Nurse, Independent Legal Nurse Consultant and healthcare policy advocate from Charlotte, North Carolina. In March 2009, she was awarded a grant from ONS for the Nurse In Washington Internship, receiving training on healthcare policy advocacy and meeting with members of the House and Senate to discuss current healthcare issues. She is active in the Mecklenburg County Young Republicans, the NC Federation of Republican Women, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, and "CAUTION", a grassroots group in Charlotte whose mission is to inspire, educate, and unite citizens to take an active role in their communities to preserve our Constitutional freedoms. Kristie has spoken at conservative events including the Charlotte Tax Day Tea Party, Patients First Bus Rally with Americans for Prosperity and the Healthcare Reform Town-Hall Meeting in Charlotte sponsored by the Charlotte City Council At-Large campaigns of Tariq Scott Bokhari and Matthew Ridenhour. Kristie is currently working with the Corey Thompson for Mecklenburg County Commission At-Large Campaign and continues to teach healthcare policy advocacy seminars in the Charlotte-metro area."
Blogger Profile: http://www.blogger.com/profile/17049375403872745293 http://rnadvocate.blogspot.com/

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DukeNP99, Jan DeBell Daniel:"I am a self-employed Family Nurse Practitioner. I own Stokesdale Family Care which is a health clinic that provides care to all ages. I am divorced and have 4 children, ages 23, 21, 16 and 14. I have a great friend, Mickey, who is my number one fan, cheerleader, supporter and advocate."
Blogger: http://www.blogger.com/profile/03272618603942498963
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/dookfnp
http://dukenp99.blogspot.com/

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Emergiblog.com, The Life & Times of an ER Nurse:"My name is Kim McAllister, and I'm a registered nurse in the San Francisco Bay area. I graduated in 1978 with my ADN and have been a nurse for 32 years.; I graduated in 1978 with my ADN. My experience is predominately Emergency and Critical Care, but I also worked in Psychiatry and did pediatric telephone triage. I made the decision to be a nurse back in 1966 at the age of nine."
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madness: tales of an emergency room nurse:"This is tricky. The doctor was very uncertain about whether he could do this, never having done it before. There was a tension in the ER prior to procedure that was palpable. We all held our breath as he entered the room, alligator forceps in hand and performed a QTIPectomy. Yes someone got a qtip stuck in their ear and came to the ER to have it removed. Not only did they come to the ER, but they called 911 to bring them to the ER."
http://emergency-room-nurse.blogspot.com/

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Nurse Practitioner Bloggers:"Bloggers with an occupation of Family Nurse Practitioner."
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Nurse Practitioner Business Owners blog, Barbara C. Phillips, MN, NP:"Nurse Practitioner Business Owners blog (NPBusiness.ORG) is an idea that was born out the need and frustration for Nurse Practitioners in private, independent practice to be able to connect, share resources, offer support, and learn from one another. It goes beyond that day to day support we give and receive from one another around our professional practice…this goes into the business of being a NP. NPs who have their own practices are breaking the mold for NPs in general as most are still in employed situations (out of preference or necessity). There are also NPs who have broken the "private practice mold" and are working in and outside areas of health care that are new and exciting. NPs have businesses in the educational field, legal field, insurance field, anti-aging field, retail and more."
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Nurse Ratched's Place:"There has been a lot of chatter in the blogosphere about medical bloggers and HIPAA regulations so let me make this very clear: I write composite stories about many different people that I've cared for over the years."
http://www.nurseratchedsplace.com/

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NursesPTO:"All of us need more time in our lives, but pesky things like working can get in the way. NursesPTO was started to give nurses as well as any other interested people a chance to explore new avenues for income to give you back time for family, hobbies and even mindless TV. We can be silly and irreverent, but have all experienced new career paths which have lead to financial freedom. Join us on this journey and give us your input!"
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Nursing Endeavors!:"Here we will share our day to day endeavors starting from the four corners of our home up to our encounters in the hospital as a nurse; and tasks in the Internet as a full time freelancer. Life has lots of challenges and trials. We must be strong and go with the flow. So take time and read through our endeavors in nursing, in our lives, and in the world of Internet freelancing."
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The Nurse Practitioner's Place:"A nurse practitioner blog/website. Information relevant to nurse practitioner practice. Links to other nurse practitioner, nurse, and medical professional sites."
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Joni Watson @joniwatson Austin, Texas:"Nonprofit Director, RN, OCN, wife, mom, Christ lover, shoe junkie, reader, blogger, and oh, so much more."
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/joniwatson
http://www.nursetopia.net

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Teri Yarbrough, RN
Gainesville, GA, United States
I am a Travel Nurse specializing in Hospice. I grew up in a Navy family spending time in Guam, Iceland, & Italy. Then married my husband who was a sailor. I have 3 children, Heather, 25; Bear, 23; & BJ (our 4 legged child, a chocolate lab)2. My faith in my Lord Jesus Christ helps get through each day & to minister to my patients. I had gastric bypass 9/11/06. Have lost 150lbs."
Blogger: http://www.blogger.com/profile/18090285584582869197
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/TeriRNBSN
http://www.realcaring.blogspot.com/

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

50 Super Cool Blogs on Nursing

Nursing is one of the most rewarding and difficult professions today. Having a little support can make a huge difference. From the history of nursing, to humorous stories from a long day; nursing blogs provide entertainment and tips that help you be a better nurse. You are one of nearly three million nurses in the United States or five million in the world. The network that connects you all together is a valuable resource for making you the best nurse you can be, as well as enriching the entire nursing community.

Below is a list of fifty of the best blogs for nurses in any stage. Nursing students, specialized nurses, job searches, day to day work, advice, etc. can all be found online. These blogs connect you to the greater nursing community. You are never alone. Check out these blogs to find others in the same boat as you are.

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The following are general nursing blogs that any nurse could enjoy regardless of status. Students, experienced nurses, or specialized nurses can benefit from being a part of blogs like these.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

My neighbor depends more on me for care than on her own family. Caring.com

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My neighbor and I are both widows and have enjoyed several years of going out to dinner, sharing errands, and even taking a few weekend trips. Last fall she got lung cancer, which has spread. Since her daughter lives two hours away, I took it on myself to check on her daily, provide some meals, and even take her to chemotherapy and other appointments. I was glad to do this -- that's what friends and neighbors should do.

But it's now become a full-time job, and I have my own health concerns. My neighbor is starting to treat me differently, expecting that I take her places and getting upset if I have other plans. I've hinted to the daughter that I can't take on this much care. But now I feel stuck -- and guilty for not doing more.

How do I get her daughter to provide the care that family should give, so that I can go back to being a good neighbor and friend?

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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Top 100 Senior & Boomer Blogs & Websites | Seniors For Living

Google returns 1,330,000 results when you type in “blogs about seniors” and 3,890,000 for “websites about seniors.” Of course, not all of these results are legitimate, useful, or applicable destinations for those seeking issues of interest about seniors, but even if half of them are, can we say information overload?

So here’s an updated version of our first Top 100 Senior and Boomer Blogs and Websites, to help you stay up-to-date on the latest advances in boomer blogs and senior sites spanning a colossal range of topics. Peruse and use this new list as your hitchhiker’s guide to the most interesting, engaging, helpful, and heartwarming offerings in the virtual galaxy today.

Travel
Born to roam? These sites offer tempting travel options for the mature trekker…

1.      The Roaming Boomers – David & Carol Porter’s attractive “online travel magazine” includes a blog, information on national parks, product reviews and much more.

2.      Gypsy Nester – I love David & Veronica’s quirky and hilarious take on life after children. These self-proclaimed GypsyNesters are “rocking the empty nest” and loving every minute of it.

3.      Road Scholar – Formerly called Elderhostel, the Road Scholar site presents “adventures in lifelong learning” to those thirsty for travel in the golden years.

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