by Martha Brady | Nov 12, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S EMBRACE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS, RELATIONSHIPS
Today I’m writing a Bits and Pieces post. Why? Because I wrote a post for this week, a week that is rapidly vanishing amidst activities and doctor appointments. In the middle of writing it, I read something that helped me understand that the topic I was writing...
by Martha Brady | Nov 8, 2021 | AGING, CHANGE, HOPE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
I have started going through resources for caregivers. I read/listened to one this past week. It comes in both a book form and on audible. I seem to get audible books finished quicker these days. This one only took 4 hours of listening time but takes more time to...
by Martha Brady | Oct 11, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, GOD'S EMBRACE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
Here is the link to all posts in this series. What is long-term care? Long-term care or a long-term facility (LTF) is a thing we all dread. Basically, it is care in a nursing home. For many, it brings with it pictures of neglect, even abuse, the smell of urine, and...
by Martha Brady | Sep 27, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
See other posts in this series here. We talked about discharge planning from the hospital. This is part of it, but it is wise for you to think about some of the differences/benefits/ downsides of each of these choices, specifically home health care and rehab. Often,...
by Martha Brady | Sep 21, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S EMBRACE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
See other posts in this series here. Discharge planning? What is that? Doesn’t it start the day before I am discharged? Actually, no. It starts from the day you are admitted. You may find that surprising, but it is true. It can be difficult if there is not a...
by Martha Brady | Sep 14, 2021 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
Go here to see other posts in this series. How do you know if your loved one will be admitted to the hospital? Are there criteria? What are the routes through which you can get there? These are some of the questions I plan to answer here. Routes through which your...
