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Accidental Care PartnersEpisode 13 – How to Have Difficult Conversations Part 1 – DrivingThere comes a time when you have to have a difficult conversation with your loved one about a change in their life. There are three that are the most common: driving, living arrangements and end of life. This is the first of a three episode series beginning with driving.
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https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/info-2019/rules-of-rod-quiz.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health/driving-safety.aspx
2021-04-2217 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 12 – Hard to Handle Behaviors Part 2A look at a day in the life of a caregiver part 2. Common issues you face on a daily basis as you care for your loved one. How about a caregiver time out? Your care receiver's behavior may change with the sunset. Does their fidgeting behavior start or intensify? Finally, it's time for bed and the end of another day.
Neurobics can be found at:
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Tull, M. (03/13/2021). Use your 5 senses to manage stress levels.
http://www.verywellmind.com/
Source: Anna Baird Galloway, OTD, OTR/L, M...
2021-04-1932 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 11 – Hard to Handle Behaviors Part 1A look at a day in the life of a caregiver. Common issues you face on a daily basis as you care for your loved one. Start the day with waking then bathing, dressing and ending part one with meals.
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Neurobics can be found at:
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2021-04-1520 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 10 – The Difference Between Chronic and Terminal IllnessWhat is the difference? When does one transition to the other? Can someone have both at the same time? There are resources that can help the caregiver and receiver make the transition.
National Institute on Aging, (2016), End of Life : Helping with comfort and care. Office of Communications and Public Liaison, Bethesda, MD 20892-2292
2021-04-0813 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 9 – Caring for Someone with Dementia Dealing with specific needs and issues for someone providing caregiving to a person experiencing dementia.
Out of print but may be purchased used through Amazon or other used book sellers. Murphey, C. (1988). Day to Day: Spiritual help when someone you love has Alzheimer’s. The Westminster Press, Philadelphia, PA
Information on virtual dementia tours and other resources may be found at Second Wind Dreams.
http://secondwind.org
General information on dementias may be found at:
http://Patientsrising.org
Positive Approach to Care
2021-03-2820 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 8 – The Family COOP PlanWhat's a COOP plan? COOP is short for "Continuation Of Operations Plan". A plan for being able to continue "operating" in event of an emergency, be it a plant, a business or in this case, your own home. It is a plan for being prepared in case of an emergency, especially natural disasters.
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https://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/org/ncp/coop_brochure.pdf
Shepard, P. (2017). What to know about tornado season in the south. Southern Living magazine.
https://www.southernliving.com/travel/when-is-tornado-season
Meteorologist James Spann’s...
2021-03-1418 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 7 – Caring for Someone with Chronic IllnessWays all care givers can provide support and care regardless of the specific disease. There are many links to resources for helping with specific illnesses in the show notes.
Show Notes:
Article by Eileen Davidson
Article by Melissa Manning
https://www.mbcareno.com/single-post/2019/11/08/How-to-be-a-Supportive-Partner-to-Someone-with-Chronic-Illness
American Diabetes Association
https://www.diabetes.org/
https://www.diabetesjournals.org
https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/rheumatoid-arthritis
https://www.copdfoundation.org/
https://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS
https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons
2021-03-1411 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 6 – Always Keep Safety in MindKeeping your care receiver, and you, safe inside the home, around the home and away from the home.
Show Notes:
Windham, K.T., (2011). She: The old woman who took over my life. NewSouth Books, Montgomery, Alabama
http://www.newsouthbooks.com/
https://www.copdfoundation.org/
https://www.amazon.com/Cord-Protector-CritterCord
https://www.webmd.com/lung/lung-home-oxygen-therapy
https://www.findanoccupationaltherapist.com/
2021-03-0721 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 5 – Person Centered CareThe person at the center of care should be the most important voice at the table.
Show Notes:
The American Geriatrics Society Expert Panel on Person-Centered Care (12/02/2015). Person‐Centered Care: A Definition and Essential Elements. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.13866 Citations: 164
2021-03-0215 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4i – Full Episode 4 – Tools to Make Your Life as a Care Giver EasierBuilding the Essential Care Giving Tool Kit. Tips and tools for helping you manage the nitty gritty of your loved one's care.
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Example of a simple monthly appointment calendar template from calendarkart.com
Monthly Planner Template PrintableDownload
https://fivewishes.org/Home
Here are examples of a fidget wristband and spinner. My dad actually started with the fidget spinner just as he began the cognitive decline. He eventually could no longer make it spin and this frustrated him. The wristband was helpful in preventing repetitive picking at his skin.
2021-02-2836 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4h – 24 Hour Daily Activity LogGetting down to the nitty gritty of day-to-day caregiving.
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2021-02-2304 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4g – Advance Directives and HPOAAn introduction to important documents you will need. There will be a future episode dedicated to these in more detail.
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https://fivewishes.org/Home
2021-02-2301 min2021-02-2311 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4f.2 – Music and HeadphonesHow to use music and television effectively and comfortably.
2021-02-2304 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4f.1 – Non-Emergency 911 and Med Planners911 is not just for emergencies.
Keeping your care receiver's meds organized.
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2021-02-2306 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4e – Signs or Symptoms of Common IssuesWarning signs that might signal trouble is coming!
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2021-02-2304 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4d – Observations or Q&A for Doctor’s VisitPreparing for your next doctor's visit. A place to keep your questions as you think of them.
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2021-02-2202 min2021-02-2203 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4b – Collecting the List of Care GiversSo you know who to call!
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2021-02-2203 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 4a – Setting Up the Tool KitLaying the foundation, starting with your binder and calendar.
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Example of a simple monthly appointment calendar template from calendarkart.com
Monthly Planner Template PrintableDownload
2021-02-2203 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 3 – Coping StrategiesIdeas and strategies to help you reduce stress as a care partner.
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11 Scientific benefits of being outdoors
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/70548/11-scientific-benefits-being-outdoors
How going outside improves our mood and health, even in winter
http://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/how-going-outside-improves-our-mood-and-health-even-winter/
Sowa, N. (2018). Mental health benefits of getting outside
2021-02-1114 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 2 – Emotions at DiagnosisThe shock and grief that happens at the time of diagnosis. Learn the stages of grief, those you've experienced and those yet to come. There is also the pain that comes with the loss of dreams.
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2021-02-1126 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 1 – What’s In A Name?Find out about the reason for the name of this podcast.
What is the hardest part of being a family care giver?
2020-12-2200 minAccidental Care PartnersEpisode 0 – Who’s The Host?Get to know your host. This is my story and why this podcast was created.
Show notes:
Windham, K.T., (2011). She: The old woman who took over my life. NewSouth Books, Montgomery, Alabama
http://www.newsouthbooks.com/
A Humor Website
http://www.laughteronlineuniversity.com/quotes-about-laughter
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