Can I say, In the Trenches?
A good friend is ‘In the Trenches’ as we say. She’s caring for her aging mom whose health is declining, and for complicated family reasons does not have the full…
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The Love of Care: A video
This special report examines challenges, stresses, and triumphs for family caregivers. More than 53 million Americans identify as family caregivers. That’s more than 1 in 5 adults. This video is…
Accept Help
We have alot of reasons to multi-task. We have alot of reasons to find shortcuts, efficiencies, technological helps. But not in care. When we divide our attention, we can miss…
Care Home Elevator
You arrive at the care home to visit, maybe it’s an assisted living facility or palliative care ward. Step into the elevator and the doors close. You glance around…
It’s a file drawer!
What is Simplify Caring? It’s a file drawer. A folder of to-do’s. A directory of contacts. A folder for notes. A folder with subfolders for documents. Medical, financial, legal….
Patiently and Impatiently
We are progressing patiently and impatiently! Patiently, because we know diligent work and attention to detail brings about excellent outcomes. Impatiently, because we just can’t wait to launch and watch…
Getting Records
Last week I went to our local Emergency Dept at the hospital to see if my persistent cough and fatigue could possibly be pneumonia. Thankfully it was determined that it…
Being organized!
When tossed into the role of caregiver it may be at the very start of things. Coordinate appointments, find out which home care agency provides the services you think you’ll…