Elder Caregiver Info | Caregiving - The 10 Puzzle Piece Answers You Need to Know!

ORGAN DONORSHIP - a serious consideration. But do you know the sequence and timing required for those organs to be transferred for for the maximum potential for successful life extensions. In his book, "THE DAY I DIED A Story About Life and All it's Possibilities", Ted Miller shared through a fictional experience what happens and when and why. Ted states: "....In laymen's terms, you learn the history of organ donation and the technology of today that makes this extreme surgery possible. This story discusses the acute shortage of organ donation, retrieval, research, ethics, surgical techniques, religious values and offers a new vision into the gift of life". Don't let age stand in your way of becoming a donor. Donors are not limited by health, not age. Information can be found on this website at organ donors, or take a look at United Network of Donor Sharing (UNOS.com) for a more complete discussion and answers to your many questions- from eligibility to costs to whatever you want to know.

"The Day I Died is available at bookstores or go to the Organ Donorship in this site and click on the link or Quik Clik page and Amazon and add "The Day I Died" -Ted Miller in the search box.

Seniors...let's Wii®....If you haven't tried it you are missing some real excitement not to mention the stirring of mind and eye and hand coordination. If you have kids or grandkids they can show you how to work it. If you don't talk to the folks at the game store. Just the games are entertaining and a challenge to enjoy day after day, and think about challenging other seniors, caregivers, and kids for more fun and interaction. Go to the Games Page or Quik Clik for the GameStop site and look for the one that's right for you.

VETERANS....and family....Thanks for your service to the United States of America! Veterans you have your own "Button" - there on the left for info just for you. The page includes information to help you get where you need to be. Freedom isn't free and carries responsibilities. You have certainly shouldered yours and then some.

Most Caregivers are either a spouse or family member; or sometimes a special friend. Your relationship has a new dimension as you deal with all the facets of your patient's life. Your role will constantly change, and more attention will be needed. It will not always be easy, but you will share a deepening sense of each other through the progression. Let Elder Caregiver Info highlight some of the areas that will be important to you and the patient.

The better prepared the Caregiver, the better the quality of life for the Caregiven. The puzzle is learning things you never wanted to know about another adult and handling their problems as your own. Becoming aware and understanding all the facets of their life, including finances, legal affairs and family relationships and dynamics.

Initial Preparations as noted in Elder Caregiver Info should include: forming the Care Management Team; preparing the family; preparing the adult and self emotionally;home preparation;and establishing elder care costs - both current and anticipated. Not to mention scheduling appointments and arranging for transportation.

The Care Management Team should be made up of the Caregiver, family, friends and professional associates that will be looking after the welfare of the Caregiven. Finances, Legal Affairs, Health Directives, Health Care Programs and Services are pieces with questions that have to answered. Assignment and sharing of responsibilities need to be outlined or they are assumed to be the burden of the Caregiver. Cooperation, Communication and Coordination makes it work.

What are the 10 Puzzle Piece to Cares and Concerns?