tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.comments2024-02-10T05:22:17.570-05:00Hospice and Nursing Homes BlogFrances Shani Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comBlogger945125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-596640821831018902022-06-03T01:43:41.876-04:002022-06-03T01:43:41.876-04:00This is such a great source that you are providing...This is such a great source that you are providing. It's very easy on the eyes which makes it much more pleasant for me to come here and visit more often. Thank you for sharing this great Post. <a href="https://loryshealthcare.com/" rel="nofollow">home nursing</a><br />Oliver patnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03056084610741140155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-89121641004917605782022-05-02T03:04:48.417-04:002022-05-02T03:04:48.417-04:00Healthcare workers, volunteers, relatives, and oth...Healthcare workers, volunteers, relatives, and other readers can benefit from your hospice, dementia stories and advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-60663178678165409462022-04-20T12:56:49.283-04:002022-04-20T12:56:49.283-04:00I found this blog very informative, keep up the go...I found this blog very informative, keep up the good work. Thanks for the opportunity.<br /><a href="https://www.3dmarx.com/" rel="nofollow">Digitaladvertisementagency</a>digitaladvertisementagencyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05966123496388071886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-87838898124899250052022-04-20T06:55:30.904-04:002022-04-20T06:55:30.904-04:00The caregiving journey is a long and challenging o...<br />The caregiving journey is a long and challenging one. It can be hard to know where to start or how to go about it. But it’s not impossible. You just need to know what you’re getting into, and have the right tools and resources on hand.<br /><a href="https://www.agingparentsupport.com/" rel="nofollow"> caregiving of aging parent </a><br />The first step is understanding what type of care you will need for your parent, who will be the caregiver, and how much time they can commit each day or week. The next step is finding a home care agency that offers the type of care you need for your loved one in your area.<br />AtoZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387685642354620530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-36782078806934186592022-04-18T08:48:49.081-04:002022-04-18T08:48:49.081-04:00Caregivers are often faced with the responsibility...Caregivers are often faced with the responsibility of caring for a parent. This task can be difficult, especially when multiple caregivers are involved.<br /><a href="https://www.agingparentsupport.com/" rel="nofollow"> taking care of aging parent </a><br /><br />There are many ways that caregivers can care for their parents. Some people find it helpful to have a specific plan in place, like weekly check-ins or <br />regular visits from medical professionals. Others find it helpful to plan for emergencies and create a list of emergency contacts and resources.Jhonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02346137355978037227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-78377165819084595922022-04-15T17:24:26.127-04:002022-04-15T17:24:26.127-04:00Thanks, Dorothy. Your personal support is always a...Thanks, Dorothy. Your personal support is always appreciated and so is the good work you do with older adults.Alameda County Hospice Carehttps://www.melodiacare.com/alameda-county-california/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-18916749691918327422022-04-11T13:47:18.348-04:002022-04-11T13:47:18.348-04:00The food may be there in your reality, but not in ...The food may be there in your reality, but not in theirs. This is when you draw on your patience, creativity, commitment, and love to create success.Alameda Hospice Carehttps://www.melodiacare.com/alameda-county-california/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-12041685438712743592022-04-11T01:35:01.536-04:002022-04-11T01:35:01.536-04:00Thank you for commenting. I agree that mealtimes c...Thank you for commenting. I agree that mealtimes can be a time for many distractions. That's why it is so important for caregivers to be on the lookout for distractions that might interfere with residents' eating their meals. I am glad you mentioned that both social and nutritional goals are being met. Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-54280691105261105822022-04-09T09:18:19.800-04:002022-04-09T09:18:19.800-04:00This is a great account of what is a common theme ...This is a great account of what is a common theme with people with dementia. We do have to enter their reality sometimes and help in a way that continues to support their dignity. Mealtimes are important times when people come together but I, in my experiences, have found many times that people are too distractible with others around. It is a moving target, a shifting challenge but a very important one for social as well as nutritional goals.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526252928560465754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-14071809507788281512022-04-04T03:50:44.601-04:002022-04-04T03:50:44.601-04:00The food may be there in your reality, but not in ...The food may be there in your reality, but not in theirs. This is when you draw on your patience, creativity, commitment, and love to create success.<br /><br />Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-62450539202588521952022-03-07T01:51:34.480-05:002022-03-07T01:51:34.480-05:00Caregivers, be aware of and address your own needs...Caregivers, be aware of and address your own needs and limits. Get help from agencies mentioned in this article and from others who can assist you.<br />Elder abuse must stop. Support our elders, and report abuse.<br />Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-77084778727328017732022-03-05T22:21:13.965-05:002022-03-05T22:21:13.965-05:00Dear Unknown, I hope you are in contact with medic...Dear Unknown, I hope you are in contact with medical professionals who can evaluate your mother's condition and give you feedback on the status of her condition so you can understand better what stage she is in. They can also tell you about support services available for family members and caregivers. You should not constantly be afraid to leave her alone. As a hospice volunteer for many years, I was able to stay with patients sometimes so the family caregiver could leave for an errand. There was no charge for this. Check to see if that service is available for you. Some churches also have volunteers for sick people. Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-46331849067471044802022-02-25T12:35:19.645-05:002022-02-25T12:35:19.645-05:00Hello, I am going through exactly the same thing a...Hello, I am going through exactly the same thing apart from my mum is sleeping most of the time and is shallow breathing with a sound like there’s loads of fluid in her chest.<br />When I do finally bring her around she has all her facilities apart from a little confused but she’s not awake for long.<br />Her fingers are quite cold and around her nose area it’s very pale.<br />Her hands also have a bluish/ grey colour.<br />I don’t know if this is the end it’s so frustrating as I don’t want to leave her in case it is.<br />Sorry you are going through this but you are not alone xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692134141174708839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-43434529646539021392022-02-08T11:38:53.318-05:002022-02-08T11:38:53.318-05:00Thanks, Mildred. Best wishes to you for peace and ...Thanks, Mildred. Best wishes to you for peace and good health.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-33070766334713337502022-02-08T11:22:11.967-05:002022-02-08T11:22:11.967-05:00This is the most beautiful poem. Mildred WilliamsThis is the most beautiful poem. Mildred WilliamsFrances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-1628588005450291292022-02-08T08:08:29.885-05:002022-02-08T08:08:29.885-05:00You are a gifted writer. This is a lovely poem.🌹You are a gifted writer. This is a lovely poem.🌹DetroitUnityPoetsandAuthorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047606183125147283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-89716623397583655772022-02-07T01:33:41.779-05:002022-02-07T01:33:41.779-05:00“One generation plants the seeds and another gets ...“One generation plants the seeds and another gets the shade.” UnknownFrances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-80426395095975757292022-01-10T01:31:40.341-05:002022-01-10T01:31:40.341-05:00Thank you for taking the time to respond, another ...Thank you for taking the time to respond, another form of reaching out to others.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-54721673940929801072022-01-08T18:53:29.303-05:002022-01-08T18:53:29.303-05:00Your poem touches the heart. Can you imagine how m...Your poem touches the heart. Can you imagine how much an act of tender, kindness means to the ones who desperately need it? Reaching out to others this way is a real blessing. Thank you for sharing this.DetroitUnityPoetsandAuthorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047606183125147283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-37038781475074831862022-01-06T15:49:48.108-05:002022-01-06T15:49:48.108-05:00Glad you enjoyed it. You are always welcome.Glad you enjoyed it. You are always welcome.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-65474261698456011232022-01-05T20:16:17.154-05:002022-01-05T20:16:17.154-05:00Thank you for your response about the story and to...Thank you for your response about the story and topic, Cheryl. You clearly understand how relationships should be defined beyond family genetics. May the new year be safe, successful, and satisfying for you and ALL of your kinship. Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-33103516351077354942022-01-04T09:03:36.951-05:002022-01-04T09:03:36.951-05:00This is a beautiful and moving story, and in impor...This is a beautiful and moving story, and in important lesson about how we define relationships. Without the care provided by Frances, Jake's "adopted" kin, he might well have died confused and alone with little or no palliative care.<br /><br />Kinship's definition goes beyond family genetics. Anyone can be my chosen kin. And by making an active choice about who I will trust and share my life -- and death -- with, my chosen kin are an even more exalted relationship than who I might happen to share DNA with. Cheryl D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04914687192337375219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-42009339723251026512022-01-04T00:31:30.337-05:002022-01-04T00:31:30.337-05:00Jake received loving caregiving. Not blood related...Jake received loving caregiving. Not blood related, not a close friend of the family, and not LGBTQ, but I was still kinship. Kinship care has a broad meaning.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-51931593161007646402021-12-01T08:30:22.226-05:002021-12-01T08:30:22.226-05:00Very informative article! Thanks for sharing.Very informative article! Thanks for sharing.Melodia Care Hospicehttps://www.melodiacare.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-88414748771349883992021-11-29T04:47:14.271-05:002021-11-29T04:47:14.271-05:00Thanks for the great post on your blog, it really ...Thanks for the great post on your blog, it really gives me an insight on this topic.Spectrum PSPhttps://www.spectrumpsp.com/noreply@blogger.com