Thank you as always for having all this information in one place. That emergency bag is so important and reduces the stress of worrying if you have packed everything in an emergency. I have all my mom's information in an excel file that I've shared with my siblings but I still carry some paperwork of the basics and her medicine list with me just in case.
You're very welcome. If you're comfortable sharing a little more about your mother perhaps I can offer other ideas. My Dad had heart failure, vascular dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and bladder cancer so Mum and I went through a LOT of 'hacks' as the care routine kept needing to be shifted and changed as symptoms changed and risks increased.
Feel free to DM me. There are several other writers who I can suggest to connect to too.
Excellent advice to share with anyone who is caregiving or likely to be. I actually think these tips and skills should be taught in schools. Anyone of any age could have an accident or fall ill, and the people around them need to know what to do.
Thanks, Geraldine! I agree these life-skills need to be shared. If you have any tips let me know. I hope we can spread this to anyone who needs it. Thank you for your support.
This is great information! I'm sharing this with my community and saving it for myself. I'm disabled and you've reminded me of some things I need to do for myself too.
I'm so glad this is useful for you and your community, Dawn. Please feel free to share any hacks/tips and I'll be sure to include them and attribute them to you. I find that there are hundreds of little things we've 'hacked' to make our lives easier! THOSE are the things others need to hear about! xoxo
I think you covered practically everything! But, I'd add making sure your phone is set up that emergency contacts and medical information is accessible in case of incapacitation, like in an accident or something. Especially with blood type in case of needing a blood transfusion. I have O negative RH negative blood type and can only receive that type. O positive or any other can be harmful, for example.
Thank you as always for having all this information in one place. That emergency bag is so important and reduces the stress of worrying if you have packed everything in an emergency. I have all my mom's information in an excel file that I've shared with my siblings but I still carry some paperwork of the basics and her medicine list with me just in case.
Thanks, Janine - I'm trying to reformat things for easier navigation and access. Several other things in the pipeline xo
Thank you for all this information. My mother needs increasing help and many of the mobility devices and hacks will help with her care.
You're very welcome. If you're comfortable sharing a little more about your mother perhaps I can offer other ideas. My Dad had heart failure, vascular dementia, rheumatoid arthritis and bladder cancer so Mum and I went through a LOT of 'hacks' as the care routine kept needing to be shifted and changed as symptoms changed and risks increased.
Feel free to DM me. There are several other writers who I can suggest to connect to too.
Take care. You're not alone xoxo
Excellent advice to share with anyone who is caregiving or likely to be. I actually think these tips and skills should be taught in schools. Anyone of any age could have an accident or fall ill, and the people around them need to know what to do.
Thanks, Geraldine! I agree these life-skills need to be shared. If you have any tips let me know. I hope we can spread this to anyone who needs it. Thank you for your support.
This is great information! I'm sharing this with my community and saving it for myself. I'm disabled and you've reminded me of some things I need to do for myself too.
I'm so glad this is useful for you and your community, Dawn. Please feel free to share any hacks/tips and I'll be sure to include them and attribute them to you. I find that there are hundreds of little things we've 'hacked' to make our lives easier! THOSE are the things others need to hear about! xoxo
I think you covered practically everything! But, I'd add making sure your phone is set up that emergency contacts and medical information is accessible in case of incapacitation, like in an accident or something. Especially with blood type in case of needing a blood transfusion. I have O negative RH negative blood type and can only receive that type. O positive or any other can be harmful, for example.
Excellent points! thanks!
You're welcome!