Saturday, March 23, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Communication and Alzheimer's | Caregiver Center | Alzheimer's Association
Music as Therapy: A 5-Note Plan for Caregiver Calm » Alzheimer's Association | Blog
There are some good points to consider in this article, however, comes from a secular point of view. It comments on the importance of music in one's life, for the care giver and their loved ones. Music can be a very calming and soothing activity.Home Care Tips for Elderly Loved Ones
These tips can help reduce stress for you, as well as, your loved one.
Home Care Tips for Elderly Loved Ones
Redeemer and Friend By The Eshes - Music From CD Home - YouTube
Wondrous Love By The Eshes - Music From CD Home
This awesome music by the Esh's will leave you blessed and guaranteed to encourage your hearts and soul as well. God has given this family awesome voices and harmony to sing, designing and creating this family to sing together without the distraction of musical instruments. It is calm and soothing and will leave you with words lingering on throughout the day. BE ENCOURAGED. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!
Wondrous Love
Monday, March 18, 2013
Practical Caregiving Tips
EasyWare Jacket | Lift Caregiving
EasyWare Jacket | Lift Caregiving This is a real cool idea, however, I would not pay $89 for it. Perhaps, I would buy a size bigger at lower price and make my own cutting the back and sewing velcro to it.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Appreciating the moment: Today's blessings
Today's adventure, an hour in the billiards room. After todays adventure with Karl and Gary, I was again reminded of God's awesome blessing toward us in such simple, momentary, random occasions. Whatever your eye falls on can lead you to erupt in gratefulness. How gracious God is to allow me to minister to such a tranquil, content man, enjoying the company of two, Tom & Jerry type characters. Every day, life is inexplicable and full of unique unpredictable manifestations which tend to encourage us on to looking for the next adventure to come. Observing the two men having these interactive, enjoyable moments gave me great joy today. We chuckled as Karl was in the midst of planning a great shot and was just about to hit a ball, with cue in motion, and Gary reached out and grabbed the ball which was a far reach for him. We enjoyed watching Gary entering into the game. Do we ever thank God enough, for things like this? So many times we end up stumbling our way through care giving, we are reluctant to participate or even reluctant to receive offered help. Do we ever see it , the wonderful possibilities and potentials for enriching each other because we are looking...for what once was instead of appreciating the person in front of us? My goal in creating moments of joy for others never fails to create one for myself. So much for my random thoughts. I was blessed today by our adventure even though it culminated in an ocular migraine. Just mentioning because many behind scenes occur on our adventures that are challenging and occasional issues.
Monday, March 11, 2013
What Caregiving Taught Me, Community Ambassador, Civic Engagement, Gra... - AARP
What Caregiving Taught Me, Community Ambassador, Civic Engagement, Gra... - AARP I am speechless, as I have seen how God has guided in the process of care giving and bringing about teams to minister to families and their loved one.
Sally Abrahms: That Wedding Bell Could Have Been Mother-in-Law Hell
Sally Abrahms: That Wedding Bell Could Have Been Mother-in-Law Hell Before you think about leaving grandma with dementia home to attend a wedding, read this. It appears that in this ageist society we live in, we don't stop to consider what a blessing those with dementia can be.
Sally Abrahms: award-winning writer specializing in Aging and Baby Boomers.
Sally Abrahms: award-winning writer specializing in Aging and Baby Boomers. Sally writes many articles for aarp. This caught my attention as it is about care giving and music with ideas on how to use music in assisting and motivating your loved one to do something as simple as dancing to the shower or moving from one room to another. Music can also ward of loneliness that so often accompanies caring for those with dementia.
Our God Shall Come By The Eshes - Music From CD Home - YouTube
Our God Shall Come By The Eshes - Music From CD Home - YouTube Let us give praise and glory to the Lord. I am including this on my blog in honor of my Mennonite Heritage. I have fond memories of my grandfather, POP, singing many old familiar hymns. They were known for singing A Capella.
Selah - How Deep The Father's Love For Us [with lyrics] - YouTube
Selah - How Deep The Father's Love For Us [with lyrics] - YouTube I am blessed by the most awe some God and grate full for His awesome love for me. Life is better than I deserve.
Caught between adult children and aging parents Metro.us
Caught between adult children and aging parents Metro.us Some good advice, some things to think about, and much to add to it.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A rewarding week
Enjoying the Stanley's back yard. Inspecting the back side of the falls and Koi pond.
Enjoying the Koi.
Elaine feeding the Koi Cherrios.Saturday, March 9, 2013
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