#carechat Transcript
Healthcare social media transcript of the #carechat hashtag.
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 | Caregiving.com @caregiving Hi Everyone!! Welcome! Please introduce yourself and tell us about your caregiving situation. #carechat |
 | Jinesh Jani @Jhjani09 Hi. Good Afternoon. This is Jinesh Jani #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving I'm grateful to be here today! I help my parents and family caregivers and former family caregivers through my work. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @Jhjani09: Hi. Good Afternoon. This is Jinesh Jani #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @Jhjani09 Welcome Jinesh! How's your day so far? #carechat |
 | Marilyn R @MarilynMovies #carechat Hi everyone. Iβm Marilyn. Currently caregiver for my Mom |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: #carechat Hi everyone. Iβm Marilyn. Currently caregiver for my Mom |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @MarilynRedfern Welcome Marilyn!! So glad you could be here today. #carechat |
 | Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @MarilynRedfern Hi Marilyn! Nice to see you! #carechat |
 | π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I'm a long distance caregiver to my mom Carole who is currently on hospice and lives in Michigan with my sister Susie. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving We're talking about getting and staying organized. Our first question follow. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q1. Whatβs the greatest challenge in getting organized? #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I'm a long distance caregiver to my mom Carole who is currently on hospice and lives in Michigan with my sister Susie. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @HHCaregiver Thanks for being here, Elizabeth! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake Hi #carechat friends. Lil here in New England as caregiver to #diabetic spouse. I'm actually organized enough to be here on time today! π |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @MarilynRedfern Hi Lillian!! Thanks for being here! #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies @caregiving Thanks Denise. I may it be not able to stay the whole session. But Iβm happy to participate for as long as I can. #carechat Iβm very good at organizing (now) π€ |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @bayliss_j94: |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver Hi! What a nice surprise to see you here today! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @bayliss_j94 Welcome, Jane!! So glad you could join us today! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: Hi #carechat friends. Lil here in New England as caregiver to #diabetic spouse. I'm actually organized enough to be here on time today! π |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @MarilynRedfern #carechat https://t.co/3COBIppJPf |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake Ha!! That's awesome Lillian! #carechat |
| Jinesh Jani @Jhjani09 A1 knowing you need to organize and where to start #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @bayliss_j94 @caregiving Hi Jane! Great to see you! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @Jhjani09: A1 knowing you need to organize and where to start #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver A1: Dealing with all the paperwork! Keep it? Scan it? File it? Toss the old?... #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @Jhjani09 Yes! It seems like we're drowning in paper before we have any time to get organized. By then, how do we start? #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: A1: A1: Dealing with all the paperwork! Keep it? Scan it? File it? Toss the old?... #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @HHCaregiver So many decisions!! The idea of how many decisions we face in getting organized can overwhelm us before we even start. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Hi @littlelizziev It's a 'twofer' - eating lunch while chatting. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @bayliss_j94: @caregiving A1: |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving Haha! You have no idea. You should have been a fly on the wall at 5am. One of those caregiving surprise beginnings to the day. The giving never stops! π #carechat https://t.co/H3Vq8nUiKz |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A1. Finding time to devote to organize is a challenge. Seems like so many other pressing issues other than the piles of paper. #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies A1 Greatest challenge is getting over the fear of it being overwhelming. Just dive in - baby steps are ok too #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake Ha! I love your perspective, Lil. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver @littlelizziev Mmmm. What are we having? π #carechat https://t.co/s9T6valreG |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: A1 Greatest challenge is getting over the fear of it being overwhelming. Just dive in - baby steps are ok too #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver leftover chicken fajitas - I call this a good leftover day! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q2. How do you organize the medical paperwork? #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving Sometimes piles of paper come in handy. π #carechat https://t.co/DP1o8ew7Tm |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A2. My sister started us off by organizing the paperwork into a binder. We haven't been great about keeping that binder organized, though. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A2. Certainly, having the paperwork organized in a binder helped when we met with myriad specialists about my dad's cancer and kidney care. The surgeon notes proved particularly helpful to the specialists. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver A2: I follow my sister's lead. She's a binder person. She has one for health and one for financial. 3 hole punch required! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving On. My. Phone. Apps and emails, baby! Done! #carechat |
 | a.m.k. @URipple2013 @caregiving #carechat I finally remembered it's Tuesday. Happy to be here. Organization... Binders, folders? By year, then subject, most recent? By subject, then year.... somebody must have figured out a great system...? |
| Jinesh Jani @Jhjani09 A2 Have made manual file. Old school way. Have to start scanning. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @MarilynRedfern I think having that kind of system -- a place for everything -- is so helpful. How many "paperwork homes" do you have, Marilyn? #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Yes! It's a handy resource to have it all in one place and can quickly refer to something. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @Jhjani09: A2 Have made manual file. Old school way. Have to start scanning. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @URipple2013: @caregiving #carechat I finally remembered it's Tuesday. Happy to be here. Organization... Binders, folders? By year, then subject, most recent? By subject, then year.... somebody must have figured out a great system...? |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @URipple2013 So glad you here!! Welcome! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @HHCaregiver So very true!! It seems we always end up with that little pile that we don't know what to do with. Then voila! It's 10 years later and we ditch it! π (There's probably a philosophy lesson in that somewhere!) #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving @HHCaregiver So very true!! It seems we always end up with that little pile that we don't know what to do with. Then voila! It's 10 years later and we ditch it! π (There's probably a philosophy lesson in that somewhere!) #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver Mmmm! I love fajitas. So happy to be able to eat them again once I discovered almond flour tortillas! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving On. My. Phone. Apps and emails, baby! Done! #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver While I love technology for most things. For keeping docs scanning for me just feels like yet another barrier to cross to stay organized. Have yet to meet someone that keeps up with a good scanning system that feels like it could work for me. #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies #carechat A2 I have master spreadsheets - including list of meds,medical conditions , procedures , immunization dates etc - for all docs, ER. I then have separate files for blood work and other test results, hospital release documents.etc. Hard copy and in some cases electronic. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @URipple2013 I have found it easiest to organize by date because I remember the dates of significant events (hospitalization, treatment, test). #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: #carechat A2 I have master spreadsheets - including list of meds,medical conditions , procedures , immunization dates etc - for all docs, ER. I then have separate files for blood work and other test results, hospital release documents.etc. Hard copy and in some cases electronic. |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @URipple2013 @caregiving Hey! Great to see you! Sometimes Tuesdays sneak up on us. And other days that end in "y". π #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: While I love technology for most things. For keeping docs scanning for me just feels like yet another barrier to cross to stay organized. Have yet to meet someone that keeps up with a good scanning system that feels like it could work for me. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @MarilynRedfern I love the spreadsheets!! You can reference the spreadsheets to the filing system. #carechat |
 | Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 A1. I tend to pile, not file all the paperwork #carechat https://t.co/iQvXt6NuDd |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @URipple2013 Lil, you are cracking me up!! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @gingerbouvier1: A1. I tend to pile, not file all the paperwork #carechat https://t.co/iQvXt6NuDd |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver @caregiving I'm not into scanning either. It seems like a step I don't need. But fortunately, almost everything comes electronic so no worries. #theresafileforthat #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 A2. Disorganized piles of papers. π #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @gingerbouvier1 I have to start with piles which then badger me to file. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @HHCaregiver @caregiving I'm not into scanning either. It seems like a step I don't need. But fortunately, almost everything comes electronic so no worries. #theresafileforthat #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A2. I also find if I just start somewhere I usually keep going. I'm only motivated after I start. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Relateable! The holiday piles finally got to me last weekend! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @MarilynRedfern @caregiving My siblings sued me after my mom passed. When I brought all of my files in, right down to being color-coded & alphabetized, she said she had never seen anyone that organized. Who knew it would become so important? Mom taught me well. #cya #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @MarilynRedfern Wow! Do you freelance? π #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @gingerbouvier1 The systems (health care, insurance) are a disorganized experience for us which makes sense that the paperwork is disorganized, too. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @MarilynRedfern @caregiving My siblings sued me after my mom passed. When I brought all of my files in, right down to being color-coded & alphabetized, she said she had never seen anyone that organized. Who knew it would become so important? Mom taught me well. #cya #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies @caregiving I get the filing done each week, during one of Moms naps. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @MarilynRedfern #carechat Exactly!! We hold the history which is a helpful tool for the other professionals we encounter. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @MarilynRedfern Holy Hannah, Lil! Why did they sue you? #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: @caregiving I get the filing done each week, during one of Moms naps. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @URipple2013 In-kind of a wonky mood, I guess! I really had a bizarre start this morning. It could have been tragic but ended up funny in a ridiculous way. #diabetesucks #carechat π |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Oh gee! Never thought of being sued as another good motivator to stay organized. What an unfortunate event that must have been for you. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @URipple2013 Your sense of humor is inspiring, Lil. #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @HHCaregiver Good point! #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver How long does it actually take you @MarilynRedfern to do this? Sometimes I think we think it takes soooo long to do this! Probably easier if I stayed on top of it. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @MarilynRedfern That's complicated. The bottom line is that after not being around for 20 yrs, they wanted "their share". They claimed I took advantage of my situation. Ha! Document E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Everything! I haven't spoken to them since. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q3. How do you organize your caregiving supplies? #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving @MarilynRedfern That's complicated. The bottom line is that after not being around for 20 yrs, they wanted "their share". They claimed I took advantage of my situation. Ha! Document E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G. Everything! I haven't spoken to them since. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @MarilynRedfern How heartbreaking, Lil, that their greed replaced their gratitude. How could you speak with them after that? They showed you who they were. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @URipple2013 Awww, thanks. It really helps keep a person sane. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver A3: Depends what it is. Designated closet for paper products and extra diabetic supplies, extra meds in a plastic bin and the meds using for the week in a multi-day pill organizer. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: A3: A3: Depends what it is. Designated closet for paper products and extra diabetic supplies, extra meds in a plastic bin and the meds using for the week in a multi-day pill organizer. #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @caregiving A3. Pillboxes for pills, and stackable containers for other items. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver I never thought of it either. They never helped & never showed their faces. Also, when you do everything by the book w/a good heart it's hard to think in terms of vengeance. I've since learned it happens more than you'd think. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A3. My mom cleared out a filing cabinet and part of closet for my dad's ostomy supplies. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @gingerbouvier1: @caregiving A3. Pillboxes for pills, and stackable containers for other items. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @HHCaregiver I never thought of it either. They never helped & never showed their faces. Also, when you do everything by the book w/a good heart it's hard to think in terms of vengeance. I've since learned it happens more than you'd think. #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies @HHCaregiver It doesnβt take long now because I do stay on top of it. Sometimes my own paperwork gets a little behind. When that happens I block time in my calendar to catch up Of course with electronic calendars, I can move the date if I need to π #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @HHCaregiver It happens A LOT, unfortunately. So important that we document because you just never know. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Yes, sadly I hear numerous stories where family members and hired companions have really taken advantage of people. So heartbreaking. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @MarilynRedfern Sadly, yes, they did. I could have forgiven them for not being around but this was not something that could just be overlooked. I'm still sad about it, but families don't always shine when you think they will. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: @HHCaregiver It doesnβt take long now because I do stay on top of it. Sometimes my own paperwork gets a little behind. When that happens I block time in my calendar to catch up Of course with electronic calendars, I can move the date if I need to π #carechat |
| a.m.k. @URipple2013 @llake @caregiving so where do we go from here? Since it's my first time joining #carechat not really sure what happens next or how.... I at least got my tablet up and running so I wouldn't be a slave to my phone... |
 | Dua Aldasouqi, MA, RDN @amuslimRDN A2. We have files for different things. Thankfully thereβs not too much paperwork. Also lots of records are online so thatβs helpful. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @HHCaregiver It's so weird, isn't it? I think people who are hurting & not "whole" automatically think other people are like them. I also think guilt has different faces. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver I'm a huge fan of scheduling recurring tasks and using my iphone reminders to pop up and let me know it's time to do something. There's just too much happening in this brain to remember all the tasks #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @URipple2013 @llake I'm posting questions every 8 minutes or so. You'll the questions and the replies by following #carechat. You can search for #carechat and the follow the latest replies and tweets. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: I'm a huge fan of scheduling recurring tasks and using my iphone reminders to pop up and let me know it's time to do something. There's just too much happening in this brain to remember all the tasks #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @amuslimRDN: A2. We have files for different things. Thankfully thereβs not too much paperwork. Also lots of records are online so thatβs helpful. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @amuslimRDN Welcome Dua! Great to see you again! #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver What bugs me about the online stuff is that it's usually all in separate doctor office portals but I guess you know it's in there. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver RT @caregiving: @URipple2013 @llake I'm posting questions every 8 minutes or so. You'll the questions and the replies by following #carechat. You can search for #carechat and the follow the latest replies and tweets. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @HHCaregiver Definitely true about guilt. I think it can take the form of blame. Rather than blaming themselves, they blame you for doing what they couldn't. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: What bugs me about the online stuff is that it's usually all in separate doctor office portals but I guess you know it's in there. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q4. How do organize your day? #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies A3 caregiving supplies- I have two first aid boxes, dedicated medicine cabinet for all prescription meds, cosmetic bag with 7 day meds box, inhalers, pain meds, eye drops etc. for daily use. Other supplies in part of Moms bathroom linen closet #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @MarilynRedfern My husband & children were angry so I had to use the energy I didn't have to keep the family together. Animosity is not healing, nor healthy. π #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: A3 caregiving supplies- I have two first aid boxes, dedicated medicine cabinet for all prescription meds, cosmetic bag with 7 day meds box, inhalers, pain meds, eye drops etc. for daily use. Other supplies in part of Moms bathroom linen closet #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @HHCaregiver Exactly! Deflect. Then no one considers what YOU didn't do, you've passed the blame & spotlight on someone else. It's very effective. And narcissistic. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving @HHCaregiver Exactly! Deflect. Then no one considers what YOU didn't do, you've passed the blame & spotlight on someone else. It's very effective. And narcissistic. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver A4: Morning and evening routines when possible. Rely on calendar (shared family calendar) for events and deadlines. Use Trello for my daily to-do list. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: A4: A4: Morning and evening routines when possible. Rely on calendar (shared family calendar) for events and deadlines. Use Trello for my daily to-do list. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @HHCaregiver I've looked at Trello because I like the visual part. Sounds like it's been an effective tool for you. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @URipple2013 @caregiving How are you managing? All set? I saw Denise responded. One more thing, with each response, try to remember to use A1, A2, A3, etc so it's easier to follow. Yea, I can't do chats well on my phone, either. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving A4. I try to do important work tasks early so that I have some flexibility for doctor's appointments and unexpected situations. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @MarilynRedfern Wow! That's awesome! Sometimes keeping meds straight can be a huge challenge. #carechat |
| Jinesh Jani @Jhjani09 A4 looking at next dayβs calendar night before and also confirming with family members where possible #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake RT @HHCaregiver: A4: A4: Morning and evening routines when possible. Rely on calendar (shared family calendar) for events and deadlines. Use Trello for my daily to-do list. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @HHCaregiver @caregiving I remember you are a Trello fan! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @Jhjani09: A4 looking at next dayβs calendar night before and also confirming with family members where possible #carechat |
 | Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP @AishaAdkins Hey, everyone! Sorry I'm late, but I am here! :-) Going to hop in for the last few minutes... #CareChat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver Trello is easy to use and there are some great templates to get you started. I also use it for many business things like blog post ideas. Used it for fun stuff too like planning a shower or taking a trip. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @AishaAdkins So glad you could join us!! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: Trello is easy to use and there are some great templates to get you started. I also use it for many business things like blog post ideas. Used it for fun stuff too like planning a shower or taking a trip. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q5. How do you organize the calendar? #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies @caregiving A4. I think of it as originating the week. my iPad/ iPhone calendars sinked. Keep morning and afternoon routines consistent . Book appts and outings for morn - Moms best time. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver A5: for my family we use one google shared calendar that we can all connect to from our phones - no paper stickies, sport schedules, work scheduled or dr. apt cards - it all goes in this spot. Helps me meal plan to know who is home on what evenings! #carechat |
| Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP @AishaAdkins @caregiving A5. I a physical day planner and several digital calendars - all synched and color-coded. I schedule the tiniest things, like naps or tea breaks and plan everything out each Sunday evening. I still miss some things, but this helps. #CareChat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving There are things I try do in the first 2 hours - email, social media (check to make sure the world didn't end while I was sleeping, my video game, coffee, & feed the birds. Then writing or meetings. Mondays for last-minute "asks". Fridays are Mark's dr appointments. #carechat |
| π΄πππ£πππππ πΌπππππ @HHCaregiver There is a great book called "When" that helps you identify when your most productive time is. Sounds like you are a morning person, too! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: There is a great book called "When" that helps you identify when your most productive time is. Sounds like you are a morning person, too! #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies Guess this is A 5 too. Whatβs missing is booking my personal and business stuff. It all becomes a lovely completed jigsaw puzzle #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving There are things I try do in the first 2 hours - email, social media (check to make sure the world didn't end while I was sleeping, my video game, coffee, & feed the birds. Then writing or meetings. Mondays for last-minute "asks". Fridays are Mark's dr appointments. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @AishaAdkins: @caregiving A5. I a physical day planner and several digital calendars - all synched and color-coded. I schedule the tiniest things, like naps or tea breaks and plan everything out each Sunday evening. I still miss some things, but this helps. #CareChat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @HHCaregiver: A5: A5: for my family we use one google shared calendar that we can all connect to from our phones - no paper stickies, sport schedules, work scheduled or dr. apt cards - it all goes in this spot. Helps me meal plan to know who is home on what evenings! #carechat |
| Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP @AishaAdkins @llake @caregiving That's really smart. At orientation, an administrator at my university recommended that we "do the hard stuff first," instead of leaving the hardest or most tedious things until the end of the day when you're more likely to put them off. Still working on implementing it #CareChat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: @caregiving A4. I think of it as originating the week. my iPad/ iPhone calendars sinked. Keep morning and afternoon routines consistent . Book appts and outings for morn - Moms best time. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @Jhjani09 @HHCaregiver @caregiving It's basically a scheduler and organizer. Hmmm, think "white board and sticky notes" but app style. Is that right @HHCaregiver #carechat |
 | JCFullmore @jcf108 #carechat A5: daily commitment to stay on top of so many to do tasks |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @AishaAdkins: @llake @caregiving That's really smart. At orientation, an administrator at my university recommended that we "do the hard stuff first," instead of leaving the hardest or most tedious things until the end of the day when you're more likely to put them off. Still working on implementing it #CareChat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q6. How do you organize a system to refill meds and order supplies? #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @jcf108 Yes! It can often be so overwhelming. #carechat |
| a.m.k. @URipple2013 Oh my....while I am in deep deep appreciation to know that others are out there dealing with same, my level of anxiety is heightened here. Part still not sure how to follow the chat and part overwhelm thinking how many things I am not doing/doing wrong.....#carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies @AishaAdkins @llake @caregiving #carechat over time Iβve found that I work better starting the day with an easier task. Then gives me the confidence and focus to move on to the harder or more tedious stuff. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @URipple2013 You're doing great for your first time. Receive what you can and let the rest lie. :) #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @jcf108: #carechat A5: #carechat A5: daily commitment to stay on top of so many to do tasks |
 | Kameka Dempsey @KDLSsays I use a single color on my work calendar for things related to my Mom. This helps me (& my team know) when I'm available or not. I also try to schedule "Mom things" on a single, consistent day of the week, if possible. #carechat #caregiver |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: @AishaAdkins @llake @caregiving #carechat over time Iβve found that I work better starting the day with an easier task. Then gives me the confidence and focus to move on to the harder or more tedious stuff. |
| JCFullmore @jcf108 #carechat I always do on Sunday evenings and have a large weekly container then transfer to 4 individual daily containers to administer. I count remaining pills in original bottles and order on line 2 weeks out (in case of crisis I'll have one week extra) |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @KDLSsays: I use a single color on my work calendar for things related to my Mom. This helps me (& my team know) when I'm available or not. I also try to schedule "Mom things" on a single, consistent day of the week, if possible. #carechat #caregiver |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @KDLSsays Thanks so much for joining us, Kameka!! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @AishaAdkins @caregiving I look at it that it leaves me with solid block time to work on projects w/out distraction. Even having Mondays and Fridays as set days gives me a feeling of accomplishment & control. #carechat |
| JCFullmore @jcf108 A6. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @jcf108: A6. #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @caregiving @URipple2013 #Carechat is great to go back and read. Iβm definitely going to go back and read through the organizing ideas. It is a very weak area for me. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @AishaAdkins @caregiving I look at it that it leaves me with solid block time to work on projects w/out distraction. Even having Mondays and Fridays as set days gives me a feeling of accomplishment & control. #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies A6. Iβm very lucky. Iβve worked out an arrangement with my pharmacist so that she automates the renewals. She calls first to see if there are any changes and and then letβs me know when the order is ready. For most supplies itβs a weekly or biweekly to one place #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @MarilynRedfern: A6. Iβm very lucky. Iβve worked out an arrangement with my pharmacist so that she automates the renewals. She calls first to see if there are any changes and and then letβs me know when the order is ready. For most supplies itβs a weekly or biweekly to one place #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @gingerbouvier1: @caregiving @URipple2013 #Carechat is great to go back and read. Iβm definitely going to go back and read through the organizing ideas. It is a very weak area for me. |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @MarilynRedfern @AishaAdkins @caregiving Yep. I agree. I feel like I've already made a success of the day. Like making your bed before doing anything else. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Whenever you arrive at #carechat, you're on time!! |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @gingerbouvier1 @caregiving @URipple2013 Hey Ginger! I love to go back and read chat threads. I even sometimes take notes! π #carechat |
| Marilyn R @MarilynMovies Gotta go folks. Incoming call from specialist. #carechat https://t.co/mL4QjPETbY |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @llake @MarilynRedfern @AishaAdkins I always made my day. Recently, I started making my bed as soon as I get out of bed. What a huge difference that has made for me! I feel so accomplished immediately! #carechat |
| JCFullmore @jcf108 @MarilynRedfern You're even organized replying to the questions! Love it!!! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @MarilynRedfern Thanks so much for being here! #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving Q7. How do you organize your breaks (even those five-minute breaks)? #carechat |
| Kameka Dempsey @KDLSsays A6. Meds on auto refill with pharmacy. We do 90 day supply, wherever possible. Try to ask nurse a week ahead of time for refill on supplies, adding extra time around holidays. #carechat #caregiver |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving A6 Ugh. That one is sooo tough because of our insurance. And then there are the pump and monitor suppliers. It's really hard to have this area of our lives "organized". But I do use a calendar & that helps. Then again, sometimes you use more, or you use less. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving @jcf108 @MarilynRedfern Forgive my late "hello"! So glad you could join us today @jcf108! #carechat |
| JCFullmore @jcf108 A7: I take when mom's watching Judge Judy - she does not want me to bother her!! Lol #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @KDLSsays: A6. Meds on auto refill with pharmacy. We do 90 day supply, wherever possible. Try to ask nurse a week ahead of time for refill on supplies, adding extra time around holidays. #carechat #caregiver |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving @MarilynRedfern @AishaAdkins Doesn't it?! Who knew?! I guess some people, but it's so deliciously satisfying to begin and end the day with a made bed. #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @jcf108: A7: A7: I take when mom's watching Judge Judy - she does not want me to bother her!! Lol #carechat |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving A6 Ugh. That one is sooo tough because of our insurance. And then there are the pump and monitor suppliers. It's really hard to have this area of our lives "organized". But I do use a calendar & that helps. Then again, sometimes you use more, or you use less. #carechat |
| a.m.k. @URipple2013 Thank you everyone for the welcome and truly inspired content and insight. I'm glad I did 10 minute meditation this morning as still overwhelmed. Any interest in sharing organization tools in youtube tutorial? Must head off to work...what a wrench in #caregiving #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @caregiving A7 The hard part here was getting people to understand that break is set in stone. So when I took care of Betty, I ran at 10pm (gated, lighted community). Otherwise, I'm not good at breaks but I'm working on it. #carechat https://t.co/Tzo5QeA0Q1 |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving We are at the end of our hour!! Please feel free to share resources and links about getting and staying organized! #carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @jcf108 Lol! My dad watches Judge Judy every weekday! I get to watch it with him when Iβm off of work. π #carechat. |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving RT @llake: @caregiving A7 The hard part here was getting people to understand that break is set in stone. So when I took care of Betty, I ran at 10pm (gated, lighted community). Otherwise, I'm not good at breaks but I'm working on it. #carechat https://t.co/Tzo5QeA0Q1 |
| Caregiving.com @caregiving I'm so glad we could connect and share today!! Please join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET. Anyone who cares or cared for a family member is welcome! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake Hey @caregiving and everyone! I hope the rest of your day and week is amazingly beautiful. Thanks for brightening my day. π#carechat |
| Ginger π³οΈβπ M.Ed, RDN @gingerbouvier1 @caregiving Great topic! Thanks! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @jcf108 That sounds like a really effective way of managing medications. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake RT @caregiving: I'm so glad we could connect and share today!! Please join us every Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET. Anyone who cares or cared for a family member is welcome! #carechat |
| Kameka Dempsey @KDLSsays Lots of advanced planning for bigger breaks, like vacation or out of town work. One pagers with emergency contacts (Drs, family & friends) & daily routines. Reminders for Mom for consistent schedule. Detailed info on my schedule & how to reach me. #carechat #caregiver #ms |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake RT @KDLSsays: Lots of advanced planning for bigger breaks, like vacation or out of town work. One pagers with emergency contacts (Drs, family & friends) & daily routines. Reminders for Mom for consistent schedule. Detailed info on my schedule & how to reach me. #carechat #caregiver #ms |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @KDLSsays Awesome sauce! #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @gingerbouvier1 @jcf108 My grandmother used to watch her "soaps" and that gave my mom a break at lunchtime (which gave me time with her) & dinnertime - so she could get dinner made. #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @KDLSsays Not me! I think it's great! I would think it gives you peace of mind so you can actually enjoy your break! One can never be over-prepared! π #carechat |
| Lillian Lake - Host of #SoulNestingChat @llake @KDLSsays Oh, my gosh! I do that, too! Red is for Mark's appointments - non-negotiable. In general, Fridays are "Mark" days π #carechat |
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| Kameka Dempsey @KDLSsays @llake It truly helps so much! It's a great way to create an important boundary without being abrasive. #carechat #caregiver #ms |
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