by Elaine Poker-Yount | Feb 17, 2023 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
As a care partner, the role we play/assume/hold in our relationships needs to adapt as someone we love goes through the stages of change from whatever physical, emotional or spiritual challenge they’re facing. Whether change occurs simply as a function of age or...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Oct 12, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
For those of us who are generally in decent health, move with ease and have a good energy level, rehabbing from an illness, procedure, fall, accident or surgery takes some effort. But that effort doesn’t consume us, daunt us or prevent us from doing what we need to do...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Mar 9, 2022 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
Such a simple question, but it can also be a complicated one. Is that a question we as children ask our parents often enough when we’re noticing changes? Or do we assume what they need based on our perception, and then move forward without question or...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Jul 14, 2021 | Arizona Republic, Caregiver Skills, Published
Panic is typically the first reaction. “I can’t be sick – I’m a caregiver! What do I do now?” The mere thought is gut-wrenching. Breathe. This reality is common and it warrants consideration. Whether you’re living through it presently or...
by Elaine Poker-Yount | Oct 13, 2020 | Caregiver Skills
By Elaine Poker-Yount, Conference Director Where do I start when it comes to elder care? Where do I start when my spouse, parents or in-lawsare changing or failing? Where do I start when my loved one is showing signsof dementia? “Let’s start at the very beginning… a...
by Joan Marlow | Oct 8, 2020 | Caregiver Skills, Video
Were you aware that there is an entire industry focused on educating seniors on the many things that lie ahead as we move through our 2nd fifty years?? This industry is here to support your health and well-being to maintain an independent lifestyle or to make the...
