Do You Have an Advocate to Speak on Your Behalf? |
Q. My sister, Penny, has advanced Parkinson’s and is beginning to experience symptoms of dementia. She’s been in the hospital several times over the past year for aspiration pneumonia, falls, and urinary tract infections. Although she still seems to have her wits about her most of
the time, she is sometimes disoriented and it is unclear whether she can make decisions about her care. Even if she could, it is often hard to understand her speech, due to her Parkinson’s. I visit her and advocate for her often to ensure she is receiving the care she needs, but my husband and I live 1,000 miles away and due to my own caregiving duties, I can’t come every time she is hospitalized. I do want to make sure she is cared for and advocated for when I can’t be around to help. What do
you suggest for someone in Penny’s situation and others who may need an advocate to speak on their behalf?
Critter Corner: The Power of the Purr |
Dear Bebe,
I am completely stressed out caregiving for my father who has Alzheimer's, although I admit
it's a labor of love. I think my lack of life balance is affecting my health. My brother told me that the purr of a cat helps relieve stress, among other things. Is this true, and what other benefits do feline friends offer?
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