Posts by Dr. Eboni Green
How to Prepare your Home When a Senior Loved One is Moving in
As they get older, seniors may choose to move in with their children. This provides them with companionship and care they need as they age while also allowing them to maintain close contact with their kids and grandkids. Sharing a family home can also cut expenses for all involved. Given the advantages, especially during the…
Read MoreCaregivers TakeCHARGE during COVID-19!
As we know from the headlines, even if you are perfectly healthy today that can change in an instant. Thousands of people and their families are facing unthinkable choices about medical care, those who did not prepare their “advance directives” ahead of time to state their wishes are at the mercy of fate. So, the…
Read More5 Simple and Safe DIY Projects to Help Caregivers Pass Time while Social Distancing at Home
With so many of us stuck at home due to COVID-19 social distancing, we are all searching for ways to stay busy. Streaming movies and relaxing can be wonderful ways to spend time and calm anxieties, but you may find yourself desiring more productive activities to help pass the time while you are social distancing.…
Read MoreRemote Solutions to Help you Care for a Loved One from Far Away
Looking after a loved one is a challenge when you live nearby. But when you live farther away from a family member who needs assistance, things become more complicated. Finding solutions that allow you to help without having to travel far is an essential part of being a caregiver—even from a distance. These solutions can…
Read More5 Tips for Preventing the Spread of Bacteria and Viruses
Have you ever heard the saying “cleanliness is next to godliness?” This popular saying highlights the importance of having measures in place to keep the environment where you care for your loved one or client clean. For example, routinely disinfecting the living space where your client or loved one receives care and…
Read MoreWhat you need to know before becoming a family caregiver
Eboni Green, Ph.D. and RN at Omaha, Nebraska-based Caregiver Support Services, says there are distinct benefits to family members serving as caregivers as opposed to hiring out help. “Generally, family members have intimate knowledge of the personal needs of their loved one,” Green says. “There is often a level of comfort that an adult child…
Read MoreUsing Technology to Help an Aging Parent Downsize
Is your senior parent starting to have trouble getting around at home? When an aging parent starts falling behind on household chores or struggling with staircases, it’s a sign that it’s time to downsize. Downsizing to a smaller, more age-friendly home allows seniors to maintain their independence in a home that’s suited to this stage…
Read More5 Things That Every Caregiver Should Know When Selecting a Hospital
If you were to ask your parents or siblings about hospital preferences, the general response would probably be, “My goodness, why would I want to talk about such a thing? I am not dying!” Yet you would be remiss to overlook discussing such an important topic because, whether you are 30 or 80, it is…
Read MoreUnderstanding grief – help for grieving caregivers w/ Eboni Green & Caregiver SOS
Eboni Green, PhD, RN founder of Caregiver Support Services talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron about self help for caregivers and understanding and addressing grief. Take a listen to the full interview with Caregiver SOS
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Be a Caregiver
The Next Right Thing Take care of yourself: These are the four most frustrating words in caregiving. “When someone tells me to take care of myself, I feel like it’s one more thing to add to my list,” says Eboni Green, PhD, a registered nurse and co-founder of Caregiver Support Services. Read more at WebMD
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