Pathways for Aging

Elderly Caregiver: Survey Shows Growing Interest in Employer-Sponsored Elder Care Assistance

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:41:36 +0000

Last week, Work Place Options (WPO) posted a report on the survey they conducted of employers offering assistance with caregiving for the elderly. They found that “Concern for older family members is increasing along with the aging population, and making informed decisions about elder care can be very stressful and time-consuming. Finding appropriate, quality care [...]

Does Caregiving Affect Women Differently?

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:44:02 +0000

What do you think? Though I hear from both men and women caregivers, I hear from more women than men. Is this societal, genetic, or accidental? Apparently, others have considered this question; I found this Blog Post on The Caregiver Blog, written by a female caregiver: http://opentohopecaregivers.com/caregiver/uncategorized/does-caregiving-affect-women-differently/ Check it out and let us know what [...]

Who Should Decide?

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:45:54 +0000

I just returned from the annual state conference for the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging (MoAHA) at the Lake of the Ozarks. I was honored to be invited as a guest speaker on the topic of Decisional Capacity - how to determine when someone is too incapacitated to be able to make their [...]

Preventing Depression Following a Stroke

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:26:00 +0000

I just found this recent report on the website of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Science Update section, which promotes preventive treatment of Depression, through medications or psychotherapy (talk therapy): “For the first time, researchers show that preventive treatment with an antidepressant medication or talk therapy can significantly reduce the risk or delay the [...]

Holistic Financial Planning

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:48:36 +0000

I just read an article in Aging Well and have seen a few articles on-line about the benefits of a “Financial Life Plan”. As the following article excerpt from Goliath Business Knowledge on Demand, explains: ”Some [financial]planners especially with regard to retirement planning, are taking a so-called “holistic approach” to counseling clients. A great deal of time may [...]

Slowing the Progression of Alzheimers’ Disease

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 01:07:47 +0000

July 28: For seniors dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, keeping busy can make the difference between moving into a nursing home and living at home with a spouse. NBC Chief Medical Correspondent Robert Bazell reports in the first of a two-part series. This report was on tonight’s evening news & can be viewed on-line at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25888757/ The [...]

Life Review

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:42:32 +0000

“Life can only be understood backwards” said 19th century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard. The clinical social workers at Pathways for Aging, often use Life Review as part of our treatment plan, for older adults suffering from Depression and loss of Self-Esteem. Aiding them in gaining perspective on their lives as a whole and [...]

Older Americans Month May, 2008 Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:35:57 +0000

I found this great article on Administration for Aging’s website, which I want to share wiht you! I think it pretty much says it all - I especially appreciate the proactive focus on positive and healthy aging - instead of just reacting to problems. The United States is nearing the start of a tremendous demographic [...]

Websites help keep families in touch….

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:25:15 +0000

The internet is helping caregivers share information with family and friends who live out-of-town, more conveniently and efficiently. Personal-help websites are offering free services enabling caregivers, to share updates and personal messages. These sites are being used by caregivers who may be caring for someone with life-threatening medical conditions, newborn infants, and frail older adults. This could be [...]

How to Provide Alzheimer’s Support From a Distance

Jeannie Krause-Taylor — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:22:52 +0000

10 Ideas on Caring — when you’re not the primary caregiver At Pathways for Aging we hear from out-of-town caregivers, who need someone nearby who can be their eye and ears, help prevent crises, and advocate for their loved one, but that doesn’t mean the long-distance caregiver no longer wants to be involved. Especially when a [...]