Being a family caregiver is not a job any of us sought – and probably never, ever considered the fact that this would become a part of our lives. Our goal is to keep our sense of self and that’s how we will survive. Doing a job well gives us a sense of satisfaction and […]
Let Me Note That! A Caretaker’s Guide to Documenting Office Visits
Recently, my spouse had a terrible health scare. During an office visit, his primary physician, concerned over severe symptoms and MRI results, referred him to a specialist within a matter of days. He had to see a neurological ophthalmologist who would let him know if partial or complete vision loss was imminent. We were both […]
Grab Bars In Unusual Places
Printable Recipes for Fortified Shakes with High Nutrition and High Calories
Click here to print: Creamsicle and Chocolate Shakes – This and — coming soon — other High Nutrition and High Calorie recipes will be added to the Printable Library. The Library provides free printables for caregivers – forms to keep track of medications, emergency contacts, medical history and much more. We continue […]
Quick Solution to Common Oximeter Trouble
One of the things we discovered during wheels’ many trips in to the doctors office was the long wait for the oxsimiter to read the o2 levels. The nurse would clip the sensor to his finger and get an error. The issue was simply cold finger tips. To read correctly, the finger has to be […]
Wallet
When I’m staying in a hotel I make a point of picking a spot to stack the really important small things. The room key, my cell phone, the car keys, my sun glasses, my travel mug, and my wallet. I learned –from my father– that “spreading out” means losing stuff, and missing important things means […]