Posts Tagged With ‘ caregiver ’

Many of us have aging parents or loved ones that need medical care that would benefit from engaging private patient advocacy. Doctors are busier than ever with little time to spend with each patient. This can be frustrating for both patients and for family members who have questions and concerns that are left unanswered. Is there a solution to this with a health care system that is facing a shortage of primary care doctors? On average, most primary care physicians will spend between 15 and 18 minutes with each patient, if they’re lucky, and that can include diagnosis. This is often after waiting... Continue Reading

American families are often scattered across the country. Kids grow up, find opportunities they like in other places and move away. The parents may stay put, happy to remain where they’ve lived most of their lives. Then aging happens. And with it, risks no one really thought about. At AgingParents.com, where we advise families about age-related issues, we see this repeatedly. A concerned adult child in one state sees red flags of Mom or Dad being in trouble in their home state and it’s far away. What to do? Here’s a real-life example: Case Study Zita is in her 50’s working full time, and... Continue Reading

Listen to the Audio Podcast Here: At 90 years old, Dr. Ed Salinger is not your typical TikTok star. Yet, with 1.2 million followers (as of this post), he has managed to become one of the platform’s most beloved and engaging personalities. Ed is battling dementia. But behind the scenes, there are two individuals who have played a key role in his social media success: his caregivers and sons, Dan and Mark. As caregivers, Dan and Mark have faced numerous challenges in caring for their aging father. The responsibilities can be overwhelming, and the demands of providing round-the-clock care while... Continue Reading

It is natural to hold onto memories of what gave us joy, whether that involves experiences or images of friends and loved ones. However, when something, such as a chronic illness, makes the images fade, we either adjust to the new reality or pretend the changes haven’t occurred. Originally Published on https://stangoldbergwriter.com/ Continue Reading