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AARPMichaelP How to find volunteers to help you and your loved one
Many communities in the United States have a "village", which is a network of volunteers who are ava...
Quick Bed Sheet Change
Use Layers for quick bed sheet change! The layering of bed linen is a great hack for someone ta...
Right Time, Right Meds
Right time, Right med, with a Marker - Markers help grab the right meds at the right time. Use a ...
Begin the caregiving conversation early
Ideally, you should talk to your loved ones about their care long before they really need it. For...
Try not to bring your childhood self
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Try not to bring your childh...
Lower sibling expectation for similar involvement
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Quit expecting your siblings...
Getting out of a car seat safely
Folks, I got one of these long ago and this little gizmo is really handy for getting out of a car s...
How to Have Difficult Family Conversations
Regardless of your specific caregiving situation, there will be numerous conversations you'll need t...
Create Easy To Reach Hangers
Hook hangers for an easier reach from a wheelchair Lower the bar, so to speak, in a closet by h...
Easy To Grip Door Knob
Convert doorknobs for ease of use - Foam tubing and a cable tie to improve hard to grasp knobs. ...
Social Distancing While Preventing Social Isolation
What are some of the ways you have social distanced but have made sure to not isolate yourself? A...
How to Find Transportation for Older Adults or Those with Disabilities
Here are some tips if you are looking for transportation for an older adult or someone with disabili...
Need advice with relocating my elderly mother to live with me in Florida.
I am moving my mother from New Hampshire to Florida to live with me. I would like advice on how to c...
Streamline Grocery Shopping
Bring a cooler to knock out two trips in one When you’re grocery shopping for a loved one, brin...
Tips for Coordinating with the Health Care Team
Coordinating the never-ending doctor appts, trying to get lab results, setting up therapy appts, get...
People who are struggling to wear masks
Most people are wearing masks now in public, to protect other people if they are not sure about bein...
Create a Heart Attack Kit
Be prepared with a heart attack kit - what to include to prepare for an emergency As a caregive...
Change Language When Asking Siblings To Pitch In
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Change language when asking ...
Playing Card Holder
Card Holder For those who find holding a hand of cards difficult, a simple pool noodle can solv...
How do I approach my parents about preparing for their future?
My parents are in their early eighties, both with health issues. They don't seem to think that there...
Disinfecting surfaces post visit
5 steps to disinfecting surfaces after a caregiving visit 1. Pre-clean surfaces with soap and w...
Use Glow in the Dark Tape as a Night Guide
Make navigating your house at night a little easier by putting glow-in-the-dark tape around light...
Guidance for Caregivers as Restrictions Loosen around Coronavirus
Many states and communities are loosening up on restrictions, but what is really safe? Here are some...
Don't be the archetypical child
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Don't be the archetypical ch...
Tennis Ball Jar Opener
Make jar opening easier with the use of a box cutter or sharp knife and a tennis ball. Slice arou...
Don't Have Regrets
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Don't have regrets about bei...
Easy Closet Organization
Simplify the dressing process for your loved one by organizing their closet by outfit. This will ...
Hire an end-of-life care manager
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Hire an end-of-life care man...
Have the end-of-life discussion early
An excerpt by Lee Woodruff Tips for minimizing sibling squabbles Have the end of life discuss...
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