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May 22, 2015

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

Why Can Remembering and Reminsicing Transform Caregiving One Memory At a Time?

Holidays like Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Memorial Day can stimulate memories, or longings.

And sometimes it’s events or days not usually associated with memories that are the hardest.

Why?

Well, it’s because they can catch you unprepared. With an official holiday that’s associated with memories, you may have some warning that it’s coming.

How Can Remembering and Reminsicing Transform Caregiving One Memory At a Time?

When I was young, Memorial Day was an important holiday. I grew up near a town that was one of the ones starting the practice of Memorial Day after the Civil War. Oh, it never got official recognition from the federal government for founding the day. That honor went to a different town.

Still, it was a time that families would gather at cemeteries to place flowers on graves, or to plant them. And even if your family didn’t have anyone to honor, it was a time to notice the care and love others showed.

Reminiscing after the caregiving ends can give you great comfort. And like many parts of caregiving, it can also lead to intense sorrow. Focusing on the negative aspects of memories—“what if” or the “if only”—can lead to more and more pain and sorrow. While focusing on happy memories, on those moments of joy and love can lead to happiness and comfort.

Creating those happy memories while caregiving can be challenging with everything you already do. It can also be a comfort, and make your caregiving easier while reducing caregiver stress. Reminiscing can do the same. Reminiscing be allowing your carereceiver to share the memories she recalls, even if someone else thinks they’re “wrong.” We explain further in our free webinar…

Remember and Reminisce in Caregiving

In our webinar Remember and Reminisce With Purpose: Transforming Caregiving One Memory At a Time we show you…

  • Steps you can take long before the caregiving ends to keep the good memories alive and to share them…
  • The power of changing from focusing on remembering to reminiscing in you carereceiver and how it can reduce caregiver stress and…
  • Suggestions for how to preserve memories that can be started while caregiving, and final editing and preservation can be done afterwards.

The replay is available now. Just Click Here Now to Save Your Seat for the next webinar and to get instant access to previous ones. And be sure to listen to the entire webinar, because we have a special gift for you at the end.

We’re here to help you make your caregiving Happy&Healthy.

To your Happy&Healthy Caregiving,

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Ina Gilmore, M.D.

Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

Ambassador of Caregiving at www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com

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January 22, 2015

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

30 Tips to Make a Home Safer For Elders

While assisted living is wonderful, it’s not always an option. Your elder may need to remain independent at home or semi-independent while living with family.

When my mother moved in with me, some changes needed to be made to the house. Some of the changes were immediate and some as we saw a need. They ranged from low pile Berber carpet to reduce risks of falls to railings on both sides of stairs. Grab bars were installed in the bathroom, and the kitchen and bath arranged so she could reach items easily and safely.

How to Make a Home Sasfe for Older People Infographic

Making a home elder-friendly includes thinking about what your elder needs now and likely will need in the future. This post includes 30 top tips for you to consider now or in future planning.

Is Your Kitchen Elder-Friendly?

1. Telecare detectors not only sound an alarm, they also contact a monitoring center. Can include smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Professional installation can determine best placement to minimize false alarms without compromising safety.

2. Store commonly used items on easy to reach shelves and drawers.

3. Static shelves may need replaced with rollout shelves for easy access.

4. Special tools can help keep your elder independent. Tools include assistive openers for bottles, jars and cans to easy grip often wide-handled tools and silverware. Cups with 2 handles, non-slip placemats and brightly colored dishes can all be helpful.

5. Levers on faucets instead of knobs are easier to use because they need less strength and dexterity to use.

6. Consider a stool for sitting while working in the kitchen instead of standing.

7. Bright colors that contrast can help elders identify items.

8. A cart or trolley can help move items from one room to another, such as food and drinks from kitchen to dining room.

9. Other ideas include non-slip flooring. Elder skin is more fragile than younger skin, and baby bumpers around sharp edges of counters and low cabinets can prevent injuries.

Living and Other Rooms Need Attention Too

10. Arrange furniture so there’s plenty of room to move around. Avoid clutter of newspapers, magazines and knick-knacks on floors.

11. Electrical cords should be secure and not in the path of walking. You may need to secure them to a wall.

12. Large screen phones and phones with large buttons are often easier for elders to use.
13. Rugs should be removed or secured with double-faced tape to prevent slipping and falls.

14. Consider an entry phone or intercom to alert your elder that someone is at the door.

15. Lighting should be bright enough; elders need more light to see adequately than younger adults.

Making Bedrooms Elder-Friendly

16. A bedside lamp placed so the switch can be easily reached prevents accidents in the dark.

17. A flashlight or battery powered lamp near the bed gives a light source in case of power failure.

18. Adding a bedrail can help sitting up in bed while also preventing falls out of bed.

19. Low pile carpet can add a cushion in case of a fall. Avoid shag or high pile carpets both of which can lead to tripping and falling, and can be difficult to negotiate in a wheelchair.

20. If the bed is too low to comfortably get in and out, raising the bed with bed risers can make it easier and safer.

Most Accidents Occur in the Bathroom

21. Grab bars can make getting in and out of the shower and on and off the toilet safer and easier. Check the diameter of the bars. Larger diameter grab bars that are American Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant are easier to grab.

22. An elevated toilet seat or elevated toilet makes it easier to get on and off it.

23. Non-skid mats near the shower, bath, toilet and sink can help prevent accidental falls and slippage. Bathmat in the bath and shower can also help prevent falls.
24. A handheld showerhead is easier to use when mobility is limited.

25. A bath chair or bath bench can reduce slipping when getting in and out of the bath or shower. And sitting while showering may be easier and safer when someone is weak or tired.

Remember Hallways and Other Rooms

26. Handrails on both sides of steps can make walking up and down safer. An expensive investment is a stair lift, which may or may not be an option. You may need to consider if it’s possible to have your elder stay mostly on one floor.

27. Making the edges of the steps clearly visible can help your elder see the step without falling.

28. Lighting should be bright enough for elders. An 80 year-old person needs 3 times the illumination a younger adult needs.

29. Place a table near the entry to place a purse, keys or even packages.

30. Doorknobs can be difficult to open with arthritis or weakness of hands. Consider levers instead of knobs for doors used by elders.

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Tips compiled partly from a list from the infographic “How to Make a Home Safer for Older People” by Bluebirdcare.ie.

What tips do you have for making a home safer for elders? Share them in the comments so others can benefit from your knowledge.

To your happy&healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore, M.D.
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com

Ambassador of Caregiving, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com

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October 20, 2014

| by The TallTrees

DR. INA GILMORE

Dr. Ina Gilmore, Founder of CaregivingWithPurpose.com

“Chief Robert and Terri Lynn TallTree go beyond mentoring to generously share their wisdom and insights, both spiritual and practical. In their circle you’ll find your purpose combined with safety, a place where you’re accepted with unconditional love. They gently lead you into understandings aabout yourself and your world you may never have considered, while feeling cherished and protected in their circle. They give you the freedom to grow at your own pace, and help you discover and overcome obstacles like resistance.

Since meeting them, I’ve gone from Burnout and Overwhelm to Inspirit — the infusion of Spirit and Life into my family, my life and my business. It’s been an awakening of my spirit and soul. Through them I’ve discovered insights like how my life has been shaped by my purpose, and how it is as — or more — important than the air I breathe.

I’m excited for you to discover your purpose and to have it manifest in your life through the TallTrees mentoring and guidance. When joining their ‘tribe’ you’ll soon discover what blessed truly is.”

 

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Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com

 

 

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Life Purpose |

September 3, 2012

| by Terri Lynn TallTree

Ambassador Dr. Ina Gilmore’s “Caregiving With Purpose” Named in 25 Best Alzheimers Blogs of 2012

Of course we’re proud! Dr. Ina truly exemplifies “living on purpose”…

When “The Knitting Doctor” (Dr. Ina Gilmore – Ambassador of Elder Care on How to Live on Purpose) first announced that her “Caregiving with Purpose” site had been named in the Top 25 Best Alzheimers Blogs, you could have heard us shout our excitement from a hundred miles away!Dr. Ina Gilmore, Ambassador of Elder Care on www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com

Why? Ina holds a special place in our hearts. She is the kind of person who is so genuinely interested in others, and in finding ways to serve them — every moment of every day of her life! Dr. Ina absolutely expresses her life purpose…

She’s taken her professional expertise, her personal life experience and her compassion and commitment to serve others and is using her unique gifts and talents to help others to make the world a better place.

When Ina created “A Heart Plan” we were BLOWN AWAY! Talk about a simple, practical and extremely effective system to help get you — and keep you — on track in taking better care of yourself…and enjoying (truly!) your life…right now!

I (Terri) could hardly contain myself as she described, step-by-step, this simple system that she put together. It’s based on her years of both professional and personal experience as a caregiver.

And, if you’re like me, you probably don’t even think of yourself as a caregiver. You’re just doing what you know needs to be done, because it’s the right thing to do.

But, and be honest with yourself now, you know it’s taking its toll on you! You need — and you DESERVE — to take better care of yourself.

A Heart Plan for Caregivers from Dr. Ina Gilmore, Ambassador of Elder Care on www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com

I remember speaking with my brother, Christian some months ago. I thanked him for all the love and care he and his wife, PeiLi so generously give to our Dad. They are always doing something, from making and delivering meals, yard work, running errands, taking him to doctors appointments and spending time visiting.

Yet, when I acknowledged that, all Christian could say was, “Well, we just do it because we love him!”

In his wildest dreams, he never saw himself as Dad’s caregiver…just a loving child who wanted to ‘do the right thing’ and make Dad’s life more comfortable. That’s the selfless heart of a caregiver.

And that’s why it’s so easy to keep giving, and not notice that it’s starting to effect you…

Look at it this way: if you DON’T take care of yourself, you won’t have the energy, stamina and compassion necessary to care for anyone else. So do yourself a BIG favor, and check out Dr. Ina Gilmore’s “A Heart Plan” today. You’ll thank us for it!

Congratulations, and hats off to Dr. Ina (“The Knitting Doctor”) – Ambassador of Elder Care on How to Live on Purpose and Founder of CaregivingWithPurpose.com. We are proud and honored to have you in our circle!

Gakina-awiiya (We Are All Related),
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July 11, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

Nursing Home or Live In For Alzheimer s Patient: How Do I Cope With Constant Negativity In My Home?

One of the most challenging aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be the negativity.

While it may start out subtle and even seem intermittent, as the dementia progresses it often becomes more constant and more obvious. Someone who has always been negative but been able to filter her thoughts, not saying the first thing that pops into her head loses that ability.

So she can seem much more negative with time and progression of the dementia.

Do you remember Sophia on The Golden Girls?

Sophia was the character played by Estelle Getty.  Sophia was Dorothy’s mother, who came to live with the other ladies after her nursing home burned down.  Sophia had had a stroke and lost the ability to filter what she said.

With the magic of television—and great writers and actors—it was funny.

In real life?

Think exhausting, frustrating or even tragic…

When Janet’s mother Margaret moved in with her, initially Janet knew the adjustment would be challenging.

She never expected just how physically and emotionally exhausting caring for her increasingly negative mother would become. It was one constant complaint after another, or so it seemed to Janet.

No matter what Janet did, she always felt it was not good enough for Margaret.

Soon Janet found herself crying and upset often by Margaret’s harshness.  It seemed to Janet as though Margaret deliberately hurt her.

Until…

Margaret’s doctor diagnosed Alzheimers disease.  She explained that a loss of filtering mechanisms is part of the disease.  And someone who has always seemed negative or even hidden it well, can become more negative as the disease progresses.

In talking with her brothers and sisters, Janet realized Margaret’s negativity was there all along.  Just intermittent, and usually only overtly negative one on one.

As Janet learned more about Alzheimer’s and how to care for those with it, she found her life slowing improving.  And she adjusted to the challenges of choosing between a nursing home or live in for Alzheimer s patient.

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So how did Janet begin to cope with the constant negativity in her home?

Janet took the following three steps to start…

  1. Ignoring negativity…
  2. Changing her response to the negativity…
  3. Changing the channel.

How do you ignore negativity?

One way is to simply not respond to it.  For example when it’s safe to leave the room, go into another room.

How can you change your response to negativity?

Not getting upset about it is a start.  While ignoring the negativity is one way to change your response, another is to acknowledge the pain the Alzheimer’s person must be feeling.

When Janet started saying things like, “I’m sorry you’re so angry” and “I’ll not do that again” it seemed to help.  Janet took responsibility for all kinds of things she had no control over.  It seemed to calm Margaret, and by the time something similar happened again Margaret forgot about the first incident.

What does changing the channel mean?

Well, it can mean changing the subject.  Gently changing the topic, steering the Alzheimer’s patient onto a more positive one.

When Margaret would complain, Janet would gently ask her what she wanted for a snack.  Or if she’d like to set the table if it was close to a meal.  The distraction often redirected Margaret to a more positive topic.

In Janet’s case, it also meant changing what was on television.  Janet noted Margaret’s negativity increased when the news was on.  So she substituted old comedies such as The Golden Girls and The Andy Griffith Show.  Janet bought DVDs and played them for Margaret.  Sometimes all day long.

Janet noticed some improvement in Margaret’s mood, and went along with Margaret when she talked as though the characters in those comedies were real.

And Janet learned to take the good moments, no matter how fleeting, and treasure them in her heart.  Moments like when Margaret would grab Janet’s hand and say, “I don’t know what I’d do without you.”  Janet’s caregiver stress became less with time.

What do you do when you’re too tired to search for something positive?

Well, you can have something positive automatically delivered to you daily.

One of Janet’s brothers could not bear to see the changes in Margaret regularly.  So he did not visit daily.  He did like to find jokes, and instead called Janet every day with a joke.

It made Janet laugh which reduced her stress, and because the jokes were suitable for children when Janet shared it with Margaret, they both often laughed.  In this way he could feel a part of the caregiving beyond providing financial support.

And now there’s a way to get an Inspirational Thought for Caregivers delivered daily via email.

Just sign up for the FREE membership to Caregiving With Purpose!

Click on this link to sign up now and get a moment of inspiration a day!

You’ll get a moment of respite from caregiving, in addition to tips and stories about positive caregiving.

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To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)
“The Knitting Dr.”
Ambassador of Elder Care, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

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June 30, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

How Do I Approach My Aging Parents About Using Incontinence Products?


Concerned about how to approach your parent about incontinence?

You’re not alone. While it’s understandable to be embarrassed or uncomfortable when discussing incontinence products with a parent, it’s still important.

Why?

Well, first there’s the problem of accidents leading to an unpleasant smell, soiling and staining.  And more than that, there’s also a health issue if incontinence leads to other complications, some of which can be serious—even life-threatening.

When Mary’s mother Betty complained of a sore bottom, Mary decided to look.

Betty rarely complained about pain, so Mary was very concerned.  When she looked, she realized Betty’s incontinence was more severe than Mary thought.  The skin in Betty’s private areas was very red and fragile.

Mary immediately contacted Betty’s doctor who wanted to examine her.  The doctor prescribed a cream for Betty’s skin and wanted to see her again in a few days.  Mary was to check Betty and contact the doctor if anything got worse.

The doctor explained Betty’s skin could be an early sign of a serious skin breakdown known as a decubitus ulcer.  Or more commonly called bed sores.  These ulcers often are difficult to treat.  And untreated, they can lead to deep infections of underlying structures like bones.

Thankfully Betty responded to treatment.  Within two weeks she was completely healed.

Mary decided to approach Betty about preventing such a scare in the future.  Instead of scolding, Mary gently told Betty she was concerned about what kind of complications that could cause.  Together they chose incontinence products that Betty could use.  And Mary made it a point to check Betty’s skin regularly.

Incontinence products

So what are some things to consider when approaching a parent or other relative about incontinence?

  1. Medical concerns…
  2. Gently approach the subject…
  3. Bring a sense of humor…
  4. Avoid criticisms…
  5. Use benign terms.

Taking these one at a time—

1. Medical concerns. There’s probably a medical reason why the person is incontinent.  It’s important to have a doctor check for medical conditions that can be treated.  Sometimes incontinence is a sign of a urinary tract infection, for example.

Perhaps you can suggest incontinence products as a temporary option until seen by the doctor.

2. Gently approach the subject. Instead of taking charge, a more gentle approach is often warranted.  Put yourself in your parent’s place.  She may be extremely embarrassed about the condition, and uncomfortable discussing it with her child.

So it’s a good idea to gently approach the topic, using a calm voice and reminding her it is likely a medical condition.  You may even find using medical terms helpful to keep the discussion less threatening.

3. Bring your sense of humor. Without making fun of the situation, keeping the discussion light can often relieve the stress.

4. Avoid criticisms. Remember this is a medical issue.  Your parent is not purposely doing this, and cannot control it.  Decreasing her fluid intake, which she may be doing, can actually do more harm than good.  It won’t decrease the incontinence and can lead to medical problems including dehydration and its complications.

5. Use benign terms for the incontinence products. Rather than discussing diapers, use the terms “briefs” or “panties” or “pull ups” or “pads” depending upon the situation.  It can help your parent keep her dignity about the situation.

Once you approach your parent, sometimes finding the right product can be another challenge.

Have you noticed how many of the store brands are actually identical to the brand name?

That’s great when you’re looking to save money.  However, it can be less than helpful when you’re looking for alternatives.  The stores can too often seen to carry exactly the same product.  You may even find stores specializing in home health care products don’t seem to carry incontinence products.

And when you finally do find what you’re looking for, are you embarrassed to stock up and check out?  It can feel uncomfortable toting those brightly colored packages loudly proclaiming “INCONTINENCE PRODUCTS” to your car, and then into your home.

Instead, wouldn’t it be nice to choose the products in your own home, have them delivered to your door in discreet packaging with free shipping?

Of course it would!  think how much it could reduce your caregiver stress.  And now you can.  To find out more just click on this link.

Until next time…

To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)
“The Knitting Dr.”
Ambassador of Elder Care, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

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June 29, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

Easy Healthy Recipes for Caregivers: Where Does Broccoli Fit?


When your refrigerator is stocked with nutritional supplements, then you know you’re a caregiver.

You may find yourself like Mary, struggling to come up with something nutritious and tasty in a hurry.  Mary’s caregiving responsibilities too often seemed to interfere with her own healthy eating.  Too often she often found herself grabbing whatever was handy.  She knew her poor eating was making her feel worse.

One day she realized she wanted something warm and comforting.  Like soup.  With fondness, she remembered the soups her mother made when Mary was growing up.  They often warmed her body and soul.  That’s how she wanted—and needed—to feel.

She also wanted to pack nutrition into easy healthy recipes because she recognized her caregiver stress.  She felt stressed emotionally and physically.

Mary decided to add extra antioxidants and nutrients to the foods she ate whenever she could.  She wanted to make wiser choices while using easy healthy recipes.  In looking over her options, she learned broccoli has a lot to offer and can easily be made into a soup.  It showed promise as a starting point for her easy healthy recipes.

And Mary likes broccoli!

 

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Why is broccoli healthy eating?

Broccoli is a low-calorie, nutrient-rich vegetable.  Its health benefits include lowering the risk for cataracts, building stronger bones, boosting immune systems and fighting cancer.

What is broccoli a good source of?

  • Dietary fiber and protein…
  • Vitamins A, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, C, E, K and M (folic acid)…
  • Minerals including potassium, manganese, calcium, chromium and iron.

Broccoli is rich in antioxidants including the two powerful ones quercetin and glutathione.  So those damaging free radicals don’t stand a chance against it!

One of those antioxidants is Q10, which helps the body produce energy.  Broccoli also contains the anticancer agents called indoles, quercetin and glutathione.

And, you don’t have to eat a lot of broccoli to get all these super nutrients.  Just one cup of broccoli provides almost 80 milligrams of vitamin C.  All this nutrition is available in only 25 calories.  What’s more, broccoli is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

How to choose the right bunch?

Selecting fresh broccoli isn’t difficult.

You want to look for sturdy stalks with compact, dark green florets.  Avoid wilted ones with yellowing buds, because these stalks are already past their prime.  You can store broccoli in the refrigerator for up to three days before it loses its vitamin content.

In some supermarkets, you will even find hybrids like broccoflower or broccolini, which combine cauliflower or kale with broccoli.

Trim any leaves from the stalk and the woody end of the stalk off the bottom.  If you prefer to eat only the florets, or your recipe calls for just the florets, cut the broccoli florets off the stalk, rinse under running water, and drain.  You can save the stalks for another recipe if desired.  You can also peel the stalks with a vegetable peeler to get to the center, which is often more tender.

Broccoli is best eaten cooked because it contains goitrogens, which are chemicals that block the production of thyroid hormone. The good news is you can steam broccoli for a few minutes until it turns bright green, and destroy the goitrogens.

Mary uses a vegetable steamer, and found a recipe for Broccoli Soup in the recipe book that came with her Vitamix.  Now she can make broccoli soup in the Vitamix machine in under 10 minutes, and with minimal clean-up.

How can you get a Vitamix machine?

Click on this link for information on how to get a Vitamix machine with FREE shipping.

Caregiving is a demanding job.  Mary’s time crunch and struggles to find easy healthy recipes are not unique to her.

You may be facing some of the same challenges.  Finding information and connecting with other caregivers can be difficult to impossible.

Caregivers are all busy.  And when you do find a moment to connect, it’s likely to be at irregular times or when many offices are closed.  The Internet certainly has helped bring more information to you at a time that’s convenient for you.

Still, it can be sometimes challenging to find information specific to caregivers.  Just knowing the words to search for can be challenging.  That’s why CaregivingWithPurpose.com has a Gold Caregiver Membership.

And Mary’s experiences inspired me to include information on super foods.  While some of the recipes and information are available only for the months you subscribe, because the super foods information is so important for caregivers it’s available as part of the initial materials you’ll get when you join.

Joining is easy.  Just click on this link for more information about the Gold Caregiver Membership.

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And I’ll see you there!

To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)
“The Knitting Dr.”
Ambassador of Elder Care, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

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June 25, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

Part 2: How Does Stress Affect Health In Caregivers?


Are you part of the sandwich generation?

If you are, then you probably know about caregiver stress.

That’s where you give care to generations both older and younger than your generation.  Like the filling in a sandwich, it’s easy to feel squeezed on all sides!  And you or your family worrying about how does stress affect health—

Nancy is a caregiver.

As the oldest, growing up she helped care for her younger siblings.  And when her parents needed additional support Nancy was the first one they called.

She ran herself ragged running errands for them, taking them to doctors’ appointments and making sure they took their medications and stayed on their diets.

Well, as closely as she could anyway.  Sometimes they just insisted that something off their diet was a necessary dessert.  And at their age, she didn’t have the heart to always say, “No.”

Just when she thought things were at their worst, her oldest daughter was admitted to the hospital with a serious illness.  Nancy and her husband Dick suddenly found themselves helping also care for three year-old triplets.

Nancy’s relaxation time seemed to be in the past.  There never seemed to be time for her to sit and knit or crochet.  Even small projects like knitted dishcloths seemed too much for Nancy.

She wasn’t sleeping, and when she’d get home couldn’t relax.  So she’d fall into bed exhausted, toss and turn, finally falling asleep only to wake up tired when the alarm rang.  More and more she felt like she was dragging herself through her day.

In taking care of everyone else, Nancy risked her own health.  Her family became concerned and wondered, “How does stress affect health?”

Because Nancy is constantly under stress, her body is always producing stress hormones.

Part 2: How Does Stress Affect Health In Caregivers?

Do you know stress hormones are actually a healthy response in an emergency situation?

Sure!  If you have to slam on the brakes when driving your car you want your stress hormones to be working properly.  They could save your life or someone else’s.

Too often, like Nancy though, caregivers produce stress hormones chronically with the often demanding caregiver stress.  And with time, continuous production of stress hormones can lead to a variety of health problems.

How does stress affect health in caregivers?

  • Psychological problems such as anxiety or depression…
  • Long-term health problems like arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure or diabetes…
  • Increased infections and slower healing of wounds…
  • Obesity…
  • And more.  Some people have digestive problems, sleep disturbances and other health problems.

Nancy knew she had a problem, but didn’t know what to do about it.  It didn’t occur to her to worry, “How does stress affect health?“ Until she really just didn’t feel well.  Then one day on the Internet she came across an audio product described as guided relaxation.

Guided relaxation is a stress management tool where an expert guides you through relaxation.  Often gently helping you to relax your tense muscles.  When you relax, your stress response decreases, your stress hormones decrease and you can often get the rest you need.

Nancy bought the guided relaxation audio product, and in a few minutes after starting it could feel relaxed.  Through the audio she relaxed and was able to get more rest.  Once she got more rest, she was able to more clearly think about what she and her family needed to do.

And together they figured out how to reduce her stress.

Are you looking for a way to reduce your stress quickly and easily?

One of the best things you can do for yourself is to relax on demand.

A deep belly laugh can often break the stress and tension.  But sometimes you want a deeper, more lasting relaxation experience.

Well, now there’s a way you can!  Chief Robert and Terri Lynn TallTree have created an audio guided relaxation experience that works in 5 minutes or less.  Just click here for more information.

Or copy and paste this link into your browser http://caregivingwithpurpose.com/relax/

Check it out now.

To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)
“The Knitting Dr.”
Ambassador of Elder Care, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

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June 22, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

Glen Campbell Has Alzheimers Disease?

 

Glen Campbell and his wife Kim told People Magazine he has Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the article, he’s planning a final album and a farewell tour. He and his wife Kim reportedly made his diagnosis of Alzheimers disease public so his fans would know.

“I still love making music,” Campbell told People Magazine. “And I still love performing for my fans. I’d like to thank them for sticking with me through thick and thin.”

Having enjoyed his music for years, I hope it’s a rousing success.

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Here’s a video of Glen Campbell singing “Try a Little Kindness” from 2002 with the South Dakota Symphony and The Good Times Band. Good advice for caregivers and others who know and love anyone with Alzheimer’s disease.

 

 

Can’t see the video?

Then click on this link for the video.

 

To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina

Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)
“The Knitting Dr.”
Ambassador of Elder Care, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com

 

P.S. Looking for more information for caregivers? Then check out the Caregiving With Purpose Gold Membership. Just click on this link for more information.

 

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May 7, 2011

| by Ina Gilmore, M.D. ("The Knitting Dr.")

What Can You Learn From Knitting Patterns In Vintage Baby Clothes?


My mother never considered herself a knitter.

If you asked her, she’d say she sewed, quilted, and crocheted.  She did many other things, including some knitting.

As Mother’s Day 2011 approaches, I decided to look at the baby set she knit for me.  I haven’t looked at it in several years.  I recalled vaguely the knitting patterns included lace, although I wasn’t quite sure about it.  And I’m not sure I ever really studied it.

Well, was I surprised!

Baby cardigan

It’s a diagonal lace knitting pattern.  The cap is knit in one piece, with two seams going partway up the back.  The sweater was knit in five total pieces—two fronts, two sleeves and the back.

And each seam lines up perfectly.  The diagonals match precisely.

Baby cardigan shows precise seam matches in knitting patterns


Baby cardigan shows precise seam matches in knitting patterns

Even more amazing is the yarn and needles she used.  The stitches are smaller than what I make when knitting socks with size 1 needles!

There’s a cap, cardigan sweater, booties and even mittens.  The mittens are in block stitch with a garter stitch edging.  They may have been knit at a different time than the rest, or maybe just from a different pattern.

What Can You Learn From Knitting Patterns In a Vintage Baby Set?

The rest of the pieces are a combination of the diagonal lace, and seed stitch knitting patterns.  Seed stitch takes concentration, because the stitches change every row.  At least I think it takes more concentration than some other knitting patterns like stockinette stitch.

What did I learn from looking at this set and its knitting patterns?

  • Well, if one of my first knitting projects was a lace baby set in this fine a stitch I wouldn’t consider myself a knitter either!  I probably would have run from knitting.  This is one of those knitting patterns that look easy but are challenging.
  • I can see the love she put into every stitch.
  • If there ever was a doubt as to where her children got their tendencies towards perfection, it’s now obvious.  And whether she called herself a knitter or not, she was an accomplished knitter.

I remember her showing me how to knit a pair of mittens as a child.  And when the wool sweater kit I received as a gift was too itchy for me, she finished it.  She not only finished it; without a pattern she cut and sewed a lining so I could wear it.

That’s a mother’s love.  While her final days were not all roses and sunshine, I choose to cherish the love, the memories from long ago, and their evidence in her crafts.  I learned from caregiving and am now sharing what I learned with other caregivers.

I was privileged to be her primary caregiver at the end of her life here on earth.  Out of that experience, the experiences of other caregivers, and my experiences in caring for others “A HEART PLAN” was formed.

A HEART PLAN

The white square and heart are knit.  The letters are cabled yarn and embroidered.  It’s a way to help caregivers showing them how to to make caregiving more positive and to help themselves while caregiving.  Caregivers are often voiceless, and care for everyone else but themselves.

Maybe you’re a mother or a father or a son or a daughter.  When you give of yourself and your time you’re also a caregiver.  Maybe you help someone with shopping or cooking or cleaning.  You may not fit the conventional mode of caregiver, still you need to care for yourself.


A is for Accepting and claiming your caregiving.


H is for Healthy Humor Helps!

E is for Eliminating negativity.

A is for Avoiding isolation.

R is for Reducing your stress reaction.

T is for Thankfulness and thanksgiving.


P is for finding your Purpose.

L is for Love and forgiveness.

A is for Advocating.

N is for Nurturing yourself.

I’ll have more information in future posts.  And I’ve just opened a Zazzle Shop with the “A HEART PLAN” logo.

Just click here for A HEART PLAN Shop.

Or go to: http://theknittingyarn.com/shop.

Happy Mother’s Day!

To your healthy caregiving,

Dr. Ina
Ina Gilmore M.D. (ret.)

Ambassador of Elder Care, HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
Founder, CaregivingWithPurpose.com and TheKnittingYarn.com


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