Recently, I discussed how Share the Care, a nonprofit in Orlando, FL, is using a financial thrivability model to sustain and expand its mission. This model didn’t just “happen,” in fact, it continues to evolve as circumstances change and more is … Continue reading
CaregiverCentral.org is a proven web application for caregivers in the Orlando market. Developed by Share the Care, with an initial investment by The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation,www.CaregiverCentral.org helps caregivers develop an understanding of the services available to them and their specific … Continue reading
By: Suzanne Gregory, SCOPE I just read a good article about closing the hospital revolving door. It’s about helping older adults prepare in advance for what happens AFTER they are released from the hospital. Some studies show that 40 percent … Continue reading
By: Suzanne Gregory, SCOPE A month or so ago, I wrote about being an impending caregiver as my parents get older, and trying to be prepared. It seemed like my mother – younger, more physically fit and in better health … Continue reading
This headline is what caught my attention: “Caregiving Is Becoming The New Normal For Baby Boomers.” The first paragraph discusses how many baby boomers are caregivers and don’t know it. After all, driving mom or dad to a doctor’s appointment … Continue reading
“What do I do now?” “How can we put patients and caregivers in control of dementia versus dementia being in control of them?” These are the questions we hope to answer as we further develop our work from exploring the … Continue reading
For most of us, this headline is difficult to comprehend. As we go about our daily lives, we really do not give thought to the reality that if we live long enough, we are going to need help. Or, stated … Continue reading
By Ann McArdle and Michael Corley, The Patterson Foundation Initiative Managers What’s the worst situation you can imagine in terms of your own health and well-being? For many of us, it’s being incapacitated in some way and needing continuous care. … Continue reading