Ever since I got that “phone call” from my brother saying, “dad is on the floor” my life has changed, since it has become clear that my father’s life has changed. I started to worry about how can I help: first with the immediate emergency….. the first of the acute episodes that occur in a chronic situation, then with all the related areas that have to be addressed. These emergency calls usually come at 3:00 am.
What must I now focus on:
Has health care coverage been addressed?
How will my family transition to the next stages of life?
How is safety assured?
How does the living arrangement change?
Should we hire a home health care aide & how do we find one that’s reliable and affordable?
How does my father live in a safe enviroment that can make me feel comfortable that he’s not in danger?
What kind of changes must be made to the cooperative apartment that he lives in with my brother?
What has to be considered for him to live back at home?
My brother has been diagnosed as bi-polar with some Parkinsonian syndrome. Consequently there was much to consider when it became clear that they could not live together in there present apartment and take care of their activities of daily living. M
I was in this situation with my father, who had alzheimer’s. although he lived only 30 minutes away? I would like to know if you have suggestions to solve this; since it’s scary when it occurs.
I was able to call neighbors, but only found him (after he bolted in his shorts) when the police picked him up and brought him to the nearest hospital, which they are required to do.
Do you believe GPS, or RFID technologies might be used?
Thank you for the comment. Tai Chi Chuan has been tested in studies that are focused on balance and coordination. I am working on designing protocols so that seniors might have an easier time learning the forms. You can check it out further by visiting www.williamccchen.com (I am listed as an instructor on the site.) Tai Chi is good at any age and is, incidentily, a powerful martial art. Check out Ang Lee’s movie, “Pushing Hands”.
I have studied privately with Tai Chi Master (and friend) William C.C. Chen for over 40 years. During my lessons he imparts his thoughts and refines his ideas. His Master was Chen Man Ch’ing. Both of them have many books and have taught the Yang Form of Tai Chi Chuan all over the world.
I will continue to blog about my thoughts regarding his teachings. Stay tuned.
Thanks for your thoughts. Swimming of course is a wonderful all around exercise. Tai Chi Chuan in my opinion would be a good complement, especially when it’s not convenient to get to a pool. I like practising every nite before bed, I find it relaxing, meditative. Additionally Tai Chi is a very powerful martial art.
Try this exercise: do the tai chi form at the same pace as your breathing…..breathe very slowly. At first just try it for the first part (25%) of the form & let me know how it feels.
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It starts with “the phone call”
Ever since I got that “phone call” from my brother saying, “dad is on the floor” my life has changed, since it has become clear that my father’s life has changed. I started to worry about how can I help: first with the immediate emergency….. the first of the acute episodes that occur in a chronic situation, then with all the related areas that have to be addressed. These emergency calls usually come at 3:00 am.
What must I now focus on:
Has health care coverage been addressed?
How will my family transition to the next stages of life?
How is safety assured?
How does the living arrangement change?
Should we hire a home health care aide & how do we find one that’s reliable and affordable?
How does my father live in a safe enviroment that can make me feel comfortable that he’s not in danger?
What kind of changes must be made to the cooperative apartment that he lives in with my brother?
What has to be considered for him to live back at home?
My brother has been diagnosed as bi-polar with some Parkinsonian syndrome. Consequently there was much to consider when it became clear that they could not live together in there present apartment and take care of their activities of daily living. M
Commented on the post How to prepare on the blog http://useldercare.com/becomingacaregiver.I was in this situation with my father, who had alzheimer’s. although he lived only 30 minutes away? I would like to know if you have suggestions to solve this; since it’s scary when it occurs.
I was able to call neighbors, but only found him (after he bolted in his shorts) when the police picked him up and brought him to the nearest hospital, which they are required to do.
Do you believe GPS, or RFID technologies might be used?
Commented on the post Father, where did you go? on the blog http://useldercare.com/dpfitch.Thank you for the comment. Tai Chi Chuan has been tested in studies that are focused on balance and coordination. I am working on designing protocols so that seniors might have an easier time learning the forms. You can check it out further by visiting www.williamccchen.com (I am listed as an instructor on the site.) Tai Chi is good at any age and is, incidentily, a powerful martial art. Check out Ang Lee’s movie, “Pushing Hands”.
Commented on the post Tai Chi Chuan: Chi, Balance, Breathing, and Coordination on the blog http://useldercare.com/seniorexercise.Nickolas:
Thanks for your comment.
I have studied privately with Tai Chi Master (and friend) William C.C. Chen for over 40 years. During my lessons he imparts his thoughts and refines his ideas. His Master was Chen Man Ch’ing. Both of them have many books and have taught the Yang Form of Tai Chi Chuan all over the world.
I will continue to blog about my thoughts regarding his teachings. Stay tuned.
Commented on the post Chi development on the blog http://useldercare.com/seniorexercise.Thanks for your thoughts. Swimming of course is a wonderful all around exercise. Tai Chi Chuan in my opinion would be a good complement, especially when it’s not convenient to get to a pool. I like practising every nite before bed, I find it relaxing, meditative. Additionally Tai Chi is a very powerful martial art.
Commented on the post Tai Chi Chuan: Chi, Balance, Breathing, and Coordination on the blog http://useldercare.com/seniorexercise.Thanks for your interest…..more to come. Perhaps the following may be helpful:
Commented on the post Balance and coordination on the blog http://useldercare.com/seniorexercise.http://www.press-feed.com/howitworks/rss_tutorial.php
Try this exercise: do the tai chi form at the same pace as your breathing…..breathe very slowly. At first just try it for the first part (25%) of the form & let me know how it feels.
Commented on the post Developing Chi on the blog http://useldercare.com/seniorexercise.m
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Commented on the post U.S. Eldercare: An Introduction on the blog http://useldercare.com/useldercareintroduction.I totally agree. Is there anything you would like to find more information about….or is there anything you would like to share.
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