Hi Friend, Last week, my mom had back surgery. She came home with some strict orders, including no twisting or bending. That has made even simple daily tasks, like using the bathroom, much more challenging. We set her up with the usual post-surgery accommodations, including a walker and a cane, but one new piece of equipment turned out to be an unexpected lifesaver. A bidet seat attachment. These affordable, easy-to-install attachments connect directly to a regular toilet. No plumbing or...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, Thank you to everyone who responded to last week's email and shared stories of life after caregiving with us. They were powerful and profound, and we're so grateful you shared them. Medicare and Skilled Nursing As a former long-term care social worker in skilled nursing facilities, one of my duties was educating families about Medicare coverage during a loved one's stay. Many families were surprised to learn that Medicare only pays for skilled nursing home care for a limited time,...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Friend, Thank you for the thoughtful replies to last week’s newsletter, we truly appreciate all the feedback about the new DailyCaring website design. Special thanks to everyone who mentioned the fonts and text layouts, we’ll be working on those suggestions soon. Are you a former caregiver? Several subscribers have shared that they’re former caregivers who are struggling with what comes next. This is such an important and often overlooked stage of the caregiving journey. As caregiving...
28 days ago • 1 min read