In this course Judi Kelly Cleary, a Certified Dementia Practitioner, will explain the progression various types of dementia, how to understand behaviors and changes in personality, how you can communicate more effectively, and how you can create an effective environment for a person who has dementia. Judi Kelly Cleary has over 25 years experience caring for people with dementia, including as an … [Read more...]
Help Your Elderly Loved One Be Happy
In this course we will explore why your loved one might be experiencing - and sharing! - these negative emotions, and what you can do to help. We'll discuss medical issues, lifestyle challenges, and psychological factors, and I'll give you suggestions on what you can do to assist in each of those realms. I've also provided a worksheet so you can apply the information in this course to your … [Read more...]
Home Safety for Seniors
Performing a home safety review is a very effective way to make aging in place more realistic. Preventing falls and injuries will help avoid hospitalizations, which often lead to residential care. In this course we will use the home safety checklist produced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to identify potential hazards in your loved one's home. We'll also use advice from the … [Read more...]
Advance Medical Directives and Health Care Agents
Preparing a living will and naming an agent under health care power of attorney can provide peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones. If you are a health care agent for a loved one, you will also want to understand your responsibilities and what to expect. The recommendations in this course - which are provided by the National Institute on Aging and the American Bar Association - will … [Read more...]
7 Pro Tips for Long Distance Caregivers
Download Your Free Guide Here: 7 Pro Tips for Long Distance Caregivers Most likely, you're scrambling from crisis to crisis, and in between you are hoping things don't go into a tailspin! It doesn't have to be like that! These tips will save you unnecessary stress and prevent costly mistakes! Practical Advice: Prevent needless trips to the emergency room Avoid medical errors … [Read more...]
Finding Common Ground: How to Gain Agreement on Eldercare Decisions Even if You Have Failed in the Past
This course can prevent you from ruining the most important relationships of your life. It can also save you from wasting money on eldercare strategies that could provide poor care to your loved one while simultaneously damaging your relationships and harming your career. If you’re already in trouble with your relationships, we’re going to heal them. If you are in pretty good shape with … [Read more...]
How to Create an Elder Care Plan that Works for Your Whole Family
In this course I will show you how to get the right care for your loved one without arguing and wasting money. Using the templates I have provided in the Lesson Materials, I will guide you through the process of defining your care goals, identifying problems, and setting priorities. I will help you identify, evaluate, and choose solutions, using a best practice database that I have included … [Read more...]
The Pro Guide to Becoming a Successful Long Distance Caregiver
Taking this course you will give you the confidence to lead your loved one’s care and be proud of the support you provide to the entire care team. No more need to feel guilty, frustrated, or regretful. In this course I will show you how to: Define your role as a long distance caregiver, including how to support your loved one’s choices and make your local caregiver’s lives easier … [Read more...]