Gary Gary A. Powell, Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Aug 1, 2015 | Articles, August - September 2015, Giving Care
Getting older is not something we all look forward to in our lives. All those physical things start cropping up to slow us down just when we have to handle the details of Social Security, Medicare, estate planning, health directives and more! Just a small percentage...
Gary Gary A. Powell, Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Aug 1, 2014 | Articles, August - September 2014, Programs & Services
The most difficult aspect of providing care is developing the emotional honesty in accepting its’ realities. These include practical areas of financial needs and resource; availability of assistance from family members or friends; geographical restrictions; physical...
Gary Gary A. Powell, Executive Director, The Caregiver Foundation | Oct 1, 2011 | Articles, Giving Care, October - November 2011
As we age, our communication skills change. For family members and caregivers, knowing how a senior hears and understands is vital. Just because we speak clearly does not mean that our messages are received correctly. Learning the language of aging requires conscious...
