A telephone reassurance service daily check-in call or calls can be valuable. The service is a safety tool which provides a degree of peace of mind for the call recipient and the people who care for that person.
BUT, the reassurance call is necessarily efficient
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Category Archives: Caregiving
You’re a Little Weird; and So Am I Reply
“We are a little weird and Life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose Weirdness is compatible with ours, We join up with them and fall in Weirdness and call it Love”. – Dr. Seuss More…
What Can Happen Instantly? Becoming a Caregiver. 1
All of a sudden you are a caregiver; or you realize that you have been a caregiver for some time.
The person for whom you have become a caregiver is a loved one or acquaintance, or even a new caregiver that needs your help.
As quickly as possible learn about being a caregiver. Bring your own special touch to the situation, but do not think you must re-invent how to be effective in your new role. More…
Survival in the World of Living Alone 1
Falls in the Home (and more)
“Some people believe that falls are a normal part of aging, and as such are not preventable. But this is false. Falls usually are caused by certain health conditions (due to normal physical changes of aging or from illness) and/or environmental hazards in the home interfering with safety.” (Dr. Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D.). More…
