Traveling Arkansas: Nursing Home Tour

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Doug Jones 
Articles, Planning, Tips for Family Caregivers

Updated March 27, 2023 A few years ago, a local TV personality had a show where he traveled the state and closed out each segment with “This is Chuck Dovish, Traveling Arkansas.”  Chuck wasn’t riding with me yesterday, but in his honor, I was keeping the tradition alive by literally traveling Arkansas.   Spending time Traveling … Continue Reading

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What is Your Biggest Caregiver Struggle?

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Doug Jones 
Caregiver Questions, Caregiver Support

Being a caregiver is one of the most challenging roles one can take on. It’s a selfless job that requires a lot of patience, dedication, and sacrifice. While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it can also be emotionally and physically draining. Many caregivers face daily challenges that can take a toll on … Continue Reading

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Should I put my Parent into the Nursing Home?

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Doug Jones 
Articles, Family Care

Should I put my elderly parent into the Nursing Home? This is a question many people face as their loved ones age and require more care than they can provide at home. While nursing homes offer professional care, safety, and socialization, they can also be expensive and result in a loss of independence. Before deciding … Continue Reading

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Finding Balance: Managing Caregiving Responsibilities Alongside Other Priorities

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Doug Jones 
Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Support, Tips for Family Caregivers

As a family caregiver, your primary focus is on caring for your elderly loved one. However, the reality is that you likely have other responsibilities to manage, such as work, family, and personal obligations. Finding balance between these responsibilities can be challenging, but it’s essential for your own well-being and the well-being of your loved … Continue Reading

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Taking Care of My Parent with Alzheimer’s while having Kids of My Own

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Doug Jones 
Caregiver Support, Tips for Family Caregivers

Taking care of an elderly parent with Alzheimer’s can be a challenging task, especially if you are a family caregiver with kids of your own. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a progressive disease that gradually gets worse over time and can affect the daily life of … Continue Reading

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Coming Home to Find Your Elderly Parent in Decline

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Doug Jones 
Articles, Family Care

Coming home to find your elderly parent in decline can be a difficult and emotional experience. It can be a shock to see someone who has always been strong and independent suddenly struggling with basic tasks. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, but there are steps you can take to … Continue Reading

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Emotional and Physical Health of a Caregiver

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Doug Jones 
Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Support, Tips for Family Caregivers

Being a caregiver is one of the most challenging jobs anyone can take on. It requires a significant amount of time, energy, and patience to care for someone who is sick or disabled. Unfortunately, many caregivers find themselves overwhelmed and burned out, often at the expense of their own emotional and physical health. The emotional … Continue Reading

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When the Need for SPEED PLANNING Arises

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Doug Jones 
Family Care, Planning

Weighing the Options for Elderly Parents Today we’re going to discuss ways to manage a situation where you are thrust headlong into the world of “Need for Speed Planning”. This is a topic that we’ve only touched on in the past but we see families struggling with on a daily basis.  When an elderly parent … Continue Reading

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Christmas in February? | Managing Mom’s Decline

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Doug Jones 
Family Care

Did you get an unexpected Christmas Present this year??? It may seem a bit strange to read the word “Christmas” in a blog post several weeks after we have taken down the tree and stashed away all the Christmas decorations for another year. Yet even though Christmas 2022 is in the history books, many families … Continue Reading

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As a Family Caregiver, How do You make Time For Yourself?

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Doug Jones 
Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Questions, Tips for Family Caregivers

Are you neglecting time for yourself? Cindy was, and she didn’t even realize it. Finally, a concerned friend got in her face and made her realize it. As a caregiver, you may feel like you don’t have enough time in the day to get everything done. To be honest, you probably don’t even consider yourself … Continue Reading

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Can I Trust My Adult Child To Be My Trustee?

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Doug Jones 
Articles, Estate Planning, Tips for Family Caregivers

This is a touchy subject! Let’s say, for the sake of example, that you realize that you are aging. Yes, nobody wants to admit to getting older, but of course it happens to the best of us. As you come to this revelation, you give access to your bank accounts to one or more of … Continue Reading

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Facility vs. Faculty – Making Your Choice

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Doug Jones 
Articles, Family Care

You Get To Choose! Facility of faculty? Many of our readers caught my boo-boo in a recent edition of Caregiver Connection. Not that this was the first or only boo-boo that I have ever made, but it was the first one that I made on Monday! In my error, I stated that Aunt Bernice was … Continue Reading

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