This week, 28 participants flooded the #ElderCareChat tweet stream with adorable pictures and heartwarming stories about their favorite pets and pet therapy programs, and discussed the tremendous benefits that the love of a pet can bring to seniors and caregivers.
Discussion questions are embedded in this Storify presentation, of which the group’s pet pictures, as you’ll see, are the star. The transcript link is found below …Read more ›
Fact: 47 participants + 711 total tweets + 5,576,413 impressions = one hour chock full of resources for anyone considering a senior living search now or in the future. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 39 #ElderCareChat attendees — both first-time and returning — discussed how to spot, stop and prevent elder exploitation, as well as how to intervene in cases of abuse. Joining and guiding us in the conversation was guest William Henry, who has been a professional writer for more than 40 years. He became interested in issues involving exploitation of elders, and the dynamics of family caregiving, following an …Read more ›
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 30 new and returning participants discussed medication management with Jim Jones from Wellspring Benefits Group/Control My Care. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 34 new and returning participants discussed ideas for topics to cover and guests to invite in #ElderCareChat’s sixth year, the 2016 season. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 32 new and returning participants talked about the difficult conversations, confrontations and interventions connected with having a loved one who hoards. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 41 tweeps discussed the causes and dangers of social isolation among seniors and caregivers, along with prevention and intervention strategies. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 75 new and returning participants exchanged information, insights, and ideas on the technology innovations in the pipeline – and currently on the market – designed to support, enhance and streamline the daily routines of caregivers and seniors. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 46 new and returning participants filled the tweet stream with thoughtful answers – and even some tough questions – on a subject of primary importance: preventing, spotting and ending elder abuse. (more…)
During Wednesday’s live discussion, 68 new and returning participants generated an hour’s worth of valuable insights, practical tips, and thought-provoking ideas about successful aging in place. Starting with the kitchen and moving out to stores, restaurants and communities as a whole, each attendee offered a range of suggestions from costly, yet worthwhile, home modifications into no-cost, easily integrated alterations that all work to make life …Read more ›