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02/20/2023

CONNECTION Part 2

"Social isolation and loneliness are public health risks that affect a significant portion of the older adult population." - dorotusa.org

This post on connection is dedicated to my 60+ friends. The services covered in this resource offer solutions for social isolation and loneliness. Multiple ways to create and experience connection are presented... and... they are all FREE.

Please follow the below link to access resources presented in this video.

https://www.dorotusa.org/our-programs/at-home

For more information about me and how I can help:
www.sincerelythere.com

02/06/2023

CONNECTION Part 1

Disconnection, isolation, loneliness... these are all words that can accompany the experience of being a care provider for someone living with the disease of Alzheimer's. This video post addresses this topic and discusses resources.

Please follow the below links to access resources presented in this video.

1. Message boards, help hotline, and Georgia support groups:
https://www.alz.org/events/event_search?etid=2&cid=46&zip=

2. Accessing Zoom meetings by phone:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362663-Joining-a-Zoom-meeting-by-phone -6064-4c52-8cc7-42eff6315e4f

3. What to expect at your first caregiver support group:
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/attending-a-caregiver-support-group-463512.htm

For more information about me and how I can help:
www.sincerelythere.com

01/07/2023

Happy New Year everyone.

I am bringing you new and improved resource postings for 2023. This post is on a training the Alzheimer's Association offers. The resource post is helpful for caregivers providing care for loved ones, as well as for professionals.

Here are the links I mentioned in the resource.

Article: https://www.alz.org/news/2021/alzheimers-association-launches-new-training-and-c

Training and Certification: https://www.alz.org/professionals/professional-providers/dementia-care-training-certification/essentialz-training-program-certification

For more information about how I can help: https://sincerelythere.com/

11/06/2022

While talking with a new friend about caregiving yesterday evening, I was reminded of how so many of us find ourselves caring for someone unexpectedly. When this happens it can leave us feeling scared, inadequate, confused, overwhelmed, and so much more. This reminder has inspired my post for today.

I have found gaining knowledge about caregiving can help counteract some of these intense emotions and unhelpful ways of thinking. One of the sites I have found providing knowledge for caregivers, specifically for family caregivers, is through Generations Home Care. They offer Family Caregiver On-line Training for FREE. You can access this resource at https://www.homecaregenerations.com/family-caregiver/

This site does require you to register. Once you have registered you receive an e-mail including a link to their Family Learning Center. This link allows access to an extensive collection of caregiver trainings. These trainings range from caregiving basics to specialized areas like Alzheimer’s care. There are other resources available in their Family Learning Center as well.

As always, I’m here to help too. I would be honored to assist you with your care needs and to share my experiences as a caregiver. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can help.

Sincerely,
Danyel

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

10/06/2022

I want to introduce you all to a woman named Teepa Snow. She is somebody who has dedicated much of her career and service to helping others understand Dementia. Her work has a strong focus on teaching us how to support those living with Dementia in a positive and respectful way.

One of the things about her work that has helped me most are the videos she provides on YouTube. For example, de-escalating someone living with Dementia, who is in a crisis state, can be a pretty overwhelming event for the person in crisis as well as the caregiver. I know this has been true for me in my own work. Knowing how to help your loved one is vital for them and for you. Teepa provides a clear, concise, and emotionally moving video on how to help in a crisis situation.

If you and your loved one are in need of help in this area please check out her YouTube video, 10 ways to de-escalate a crisis w Teepa Snow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNznZ2MnV3I . In her videos she covers several other topics relating to Dementia education and care.

You may also find it helpful to visit her website: https://teepasnow.com/ .

If this information is helpful for you and your loved one please share it. Let us all play a part in getting the word out about the resources available. Let’s help each other on this caregiving journey.

As always, I’m here to support you as well. I would be honored to help you with your care needs and to share my experiences with Dementia care. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can help.

Sincerely,
Danyel

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

09/09/2022

I’m starting this post off with a shout-out to my new friend Jules De Jesus Fritz at the Miracle Lab. I recently had the blessing of connecting with her. In our communications she provided me with the resource I’m sharing this month. Say thank you to her by checking out her beautiful site https://www.themiraclelab.org/ to see what phenomenal work she is doing to help others.

Be Light Care Consulting “specialize[s] in personal dementia care.” They “personalize therapy care and provide resources to help those helping others with dementia.”

Adria Thompson started Be Light Care Consulting with the express purpose of supporting the family members, friends, therapists, and medical providers of those living with dementia. She delivers this support by using her expertise and experience to educate about dementia and to provide practical solutions to therapy and care needs. Her consultations offer these services and much more in a way that is individualized to you and your unique experience. On her website and social media platforms you will find helpful videos and a ton of resources at no charge.

Whether you are looking for a dementia care consultant or just seeking useful information and resources about caring for someone living with dementia I recommend checking out https://www.belightcare.com/

As always I’m here to support you as well. I would be honored to help you with your care needs. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can help.

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

08/06/2022

Alzheimers.gov is the focus of this resource post. This site provides links to two other websites that have additional helpful information: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (https://www.hhs.gov/) and National Institutes of Health (https://www.nih.gov/).

The first thing offered on Alzheimers.gov is an easy to read explanation of “What is Alzheimer’s Disease” and “What are Related Dementias.” This is followed by material discussing causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, stages, what can be done, as well as resources.

In addition, the site offers practical information for those living with Alzheimer’s or a related Dementia, caregivers, and professionals. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, dealing with changes in behavior and communication, safety, and everyday care. There are also sections addressing how to plan for the future after diagnosis, how to find services, and much more.

Some information is tailored expressly for caregivers and professionals. One feature that stood out above and beyond other sites reviewed was the direct link to evidence-based dementia curricula and practice guidelines. This curricula can be helpful for any type of care provider, from physician to informal caregiver. Included in this training is more than 25 modules each with a presentation, references, a faculty guide, and continuing education details for professionals. And… wait for it… this training is FREE!

If you are looking for a site with informative and practical content regarding Alzheimer’s and other related Dementias visit https://www.alzheimers.gov/.

I would love to be a resource for you and your care needs as well. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can help.

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

06/29/2022

This month’s post features Care Patrol of Low Country SC and Coastal GA.

Care Patrol is dedicated to connecting seniors to resources that will fit their care needs emotionally and physically. These resources are prescreened for quality and include In-Home Care, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Nursing Homes.

Their mission is about safer senior living and quality of life. Through a three step process Care Patrol helps individuals discover options, explore these options, and make decisions regarding care. As stated on their website this three step process “ensures safety, quality, and peace of mind” for seniors and their families.

And… Care Patrol offers their services free of charge.

If their services would benefit you be sure to visit their website at https://www.carepatrol.com/advisors/jane-hart/.

I would love to be a resource for your In-Home Care needs as well. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can help.

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

05/16/2022

This month’s resource is Respect Care Givers.

This is a site dedicated to supporting you while you care for a loved one. The content developed for this site was built by senior care experts, healthcare professionals, and real caregivers just like you. The team running Respect Care Givers cover topics like Aging in Place, Mobility, Health, Comfort, Money, Safety, and you – the Caregiver. Respect Care Givers provides information on contacting caregivers near you, as well as articles about caregiving. The site also lays out research based information on products designed to make life easier for those needing care and those providing care.

Be sure to check out https://respectcaregivers.org/. This site is sure to prove resourceful.

I would love to be a support for you as well. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to learn a little more about me and how I can be a resource for you too.

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.

04/19/2022

Here’s another stress management resource for Caregivers.

This resource has some of the same features as the last stress management tool posted. It’s free, always available, can be used without others knowing, and it’s a part of you. It’s your senses.

Your senses can be used to lessen the stress that sometimes accompanies caregiving. Sight, touch, sound, smell, and taste are used to ground and calm oneself. There are many different techniques used for grounding. The one featured in this post is called “The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Exercise.” If you are interested in learning about this simple technique view the following YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_om4AX1Lnw&t=2s.

This short video will teach you how to use this grounding exercise. If you decide to try this exercise let me know how it worked for you. You can do this by commenting on this post.

I would love to be a resource for you as well. Please visit https://sincerelythere.com/ to see the ways I can help you through your Caregiver journey.

Sincerely,
Danyel

Sincerely There, LLC provides in-home and specialized caregiving for aging adults and respite care for caregivers. Services are provided in Chatham and Bryan County, as well as surrounding areas. We seek to provide a compassionate and enriching approach to caregiving.