Taking care to introduce people well, giving enough background so that they can easily discover things they have in common as topics for conversation. Staying in the conversation yourself for a couple of minutes, in order to help them achieve some comfort before you leave. For the sociable, outgoing Being aware of their interests and trying to create opportunities for them to pursue those interests with others. ALZwell Tonight, hosted by ElderCare Online Mentor Susan Grossman. Rich O'Boyle will continue to host the popular ElderCare Answers sessions for new caregivers.
Isolation affects both the caregiver and the elderly care recipient.
Join other caregivers to discuss ways to improve quality if life by reducing isolation. Caregivers are encouraged to share their experiences and weigh the pros and cons of this difficult subject. Topics discussed will include feeding tubes, death at home, mortuaries, calling 911, etc. The ElderCare Beacon is published bi-weekly by ElderCare Online. Add your e-mail address to the ListBot box and then fill out the basic demographic information.