Activity by Kate Rauch

Last Week

• Answered Incontinence&nbsp... to the question How can I handle washing my mom's clothes from her incontinence in a sanitary way? [5 days ago]
• Answered You ask a question... to the question Are there programs available to help with the costs for in-home care? [6 days ago]
• Answered The answer is yes... to the question Are there any special pads for mattresses to prevent bedsores for a bedridden person? [6 days ago]
• Blog posted What's The Hurry? Slowing Down Eases Stress [7 days ago]
• Responded Hi Deb, Wow. You... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [7 days ago]

Two Weeks Ago

• Blog posted 10 "Boredom Busters" for Frail Seniors [12 days ago]
• Answered Please see your... to the question What could be the reason for the metallic taste in my mouth? [13 days ago]
• Answered Your mother is fortunate... to the question I'm moving my mother, but should I take her by car or send her by plane? [13 days ago]

Three Weeks Ago

• Blog posted 6 Ideas for Getting Time Alone at Home When You're a Caregiver [20 days ago]
• Answered Take a deep breath... to the question How can I care for my elderly mother now that I've been diagnosed with cancer? [22 days ago]

Last Month

• Articleed Home Care Problems: What to Do If Things Go Wrong When You're Providing Home Care [24 days ago]
• Articleed Providing Daily Care for Elders in Their Home: A Good Fit? [24 days ago]
• Blog posted For Presidential Candidates or the Rest of Us, Caring for a Sick Senior Is a Juggling Act [26 days ago]
• Answered Thanks for your... to the question Can care suffer if a patient sees several doctors in a practice as opposed to one? [29 days ago]
• Answered Your situation sounds... to the question How can I help my dad recover from neglect? [29 days ago]
• Blog posted Organizing Life Records Brings Relief to Seniors and Their Family [about 1 month ago]
• Articleed Quick Guide to Death Notifications [about 1 month ago]
• Articleed How to Place an Obituary [about 1 month ago]
• Blog posted For Family Caregivers, Saying "No" Is an Act of Love [about 1 month ago]
• Blog posted Elders Keep Falling a Secret for Fear of Losing Independence [about 1 month ago]
• Responded Hey Jaded, I hope... in the discussion Where to spend last days [about 1 month ago]
• Responded Something that helps... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [about 1 month ago]
• Answered The first thing... to the question How can I get my father to eat more? [about 1 month ago]

Archive

• Responded Maybe I'm overly... in the discussion Did life change when you moved your parents in? [about 1 month ago]
• Responded This is an inspiring... in the discussion Where to spend last days [about 1 month ago]
• Responded Hi Marla, and welcome... in the discussion Did life change when you moved your parents in? [about 1 month ago]
• Blog posted Diaper Humor is Best Left to Those Who Know What They're Talking About [about 1 month ago]
• Responded Hi Judith-It is... in the discussion Frustrated with the medical community :-( [about 1 month ago]
• Responded Your situation makes... in the discussion Frustrated with the medical community :-( [about 1 month ago]
• Answered This is a difficult... to the question Is there a program for financial assistance to help me care for my husband and still pay our bills? [about 1 month ago]
• Answered This is a wonderful... to the question What is the first thing that a caregiver should do when they start working with a client for the first time? [about 1 month ago]
• Blog posted Personal To-Do Lists That Help You With Caregiving Challenges [2 months ago]
• Answered I've been thinking... to the question How can I find any local senior communities that have a social workers on staff? [2 months ago]
• Blog posted Memory Classes: They Only Work if You Really Want to Be There [2 months ago]
• Answered I would start by... to the question Where can I find a stroke specialist to examine my mother in hospice care? [2 months ago]
• Blog posted Adaptive Senior Clothing: A Welcome Solution to Dressing Challenges [2 months ago]
• Answered It certainly sounds... to the question I'm starting to feel abused by being a caregiver. What can I do about it? [2 months ago]
• Blog posted National Grandparents Day September 7: A Day to Reach Out to All Elderly [2 months ago]
• Responded So sorry to hear... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [2 months ago]
• Answered This is a wonderful... to the question Are routines the best thing for patients? [2 months ago]
• Answered This is a tough... to the question How can I find transportation for my mom to get to church and the market? [2 months ago]
• Answered I completely understand... to the question How can I help my mother lose weight? [2 months ago]
• Answered If your parents... to the question How can my mother handle my father's poor nutrition and eating habits? [2 months ago]
• A caring community moderator spotlighted her activity Attending my parents medical appointments. [2 months ago]
• Blog posted Vision Problems: New Ways to "Read" When Older Eyes Fail [2 months ago]
• Responded This is a great... in the discussion Frustrated with the medical community :-( [3 months ago]
• Answered Hi Pat, I compliment... to the question I would like to have someone visit my mom twice a week while I am gone for two months in January and February. Who do I talk to about it? [3 months ago]
• Blog posted Are Your Parents Driving Their Caregivers to Quit? [3 months ago]
• Answered Wow, that's a whopper... to the question Are there programs in Texas to help the elderly with the electric bills? [3 months ago]
• Responded Hey Littlebit, Having... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [3 months ago]
• Responded Hi Cathie- I'm so... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [3 months ago]
• Responded Yes, thanks for... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [3 months ago]
• Blog posted Senior Safety Net at Your Fingertips: Dial 2-1-1 [3 months ago]
• Answered Oh dear, lots of... to the question Any advice on how to handle a situtaion where my father's caregiver is taking advantage of the situation? [3 months ago]
• Blog posted Dental Treatment for Alzheimer's Patients [3 months ago]
• Answered There are a few... to the question Are there listings, generated geographically, for in-home healthcare workers that include basic scope of services and budget figures? [3 months ago]
• Blog posted Bathing Blocks: When an Elder Refuses to Bathe [3 months ago]
• Answered I hope you got the... to the question How can I convince my father to bathe more often? [3 months ago]
• Answered Boy, you're not... to the question Where can we find low cost dental treatments for my mom in Phoeniz, AZ? [3 months ago]
• Answered Caring.com hopes... to the question How can I get a list of in-home care providers in Miami, FL? [3 months ago]
• Answered If your mother is... to the question Is there a program where I get paid to be my mom's caregiver? [3 months ago]
• Responded Yes, this video... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [4 months ago]
• Blog posted 10 Tips for Senior Care in a Rocky Economy [4 months ago]
• Responded Wow, Trudy, I just... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [4 months ago]
• Blog posted Navigating Senior Care in a Bleak Economy: Part 1 [4 months ago]
• Responded Hi Maraljake- You... in the discussion Terrified of my siblings, but want to honor dad [4 months ago]
• Responded I'm so happy for... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [4 months ago]
• Answered A really great source... to the question Does anyone know any group that offers support in the Ft. Worth, TX area for caregivers? [4 months ago]
• Answered This is an interesting... to the question What sort of refreshments should I have at a wake? [4 months ago]
• Responded Wise advice Rebecca... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [4 months ago]
• Responded Wow Deb, you're... in the discussion Anger at our parents --and guilt about feeling it. [4 months ago]
• Blog posted Yummy Soft Foods For Seniors [4 months ago]
• Answered Absolutely. It sounds... to the question How can I find someone to come and regularly assess my dad to determine if he needs additional care? [4 months ago]
• Answered Issues around bathing... to the question What can I do to help convince my dad to bathe more often? [4 months ago]
• Answered Just in the past... to the question My wife, age 88, does not like to take a shower. Is this normal? [4 months ago]
• Checklisted 8 Tips for Safe and Comfortable Airplane Travel [4 months ago]
• Blog posted "Wings" For Frail Seniors Who Can't Travel On Their Own [4 months ago]
• Blog posted Help Seniors Beat the Dangers of Summer Heat [5 months ago]
• Answered Your idea makes... to the question Is there any financial aid available for buying a home to house my family and my parents, who need me to care for them? [5 months ago]
• Answered Wow, this is a tough... to the question How do I address the use of the stove with my mother? [5 months ago]
• Articleed Who to Call When Your Parent Is Seriously Ill [5 months ago]
• Answered You ask a question... to the question About how much should in home caregivers get paid for a 6 hour day? [5 months ago]
• Blog posted High Gas Prices May Encourage Older Drivers to Choose the Bus [5 months ago]
• Blog posted Know Thy Father: A Guide to Dad's Day [5 months ago]
• Blog posted To Protect Seniors in Natural Disasters, Talk About It Beforehand [5 months ago]
• Answered This question comes... to the question How can I get transportation assistance? [5 months ago]
• Blog posted Shingles Vaccine Strongly Recommended for Seniors [5 months ago]
• Articleed Alternatives to Driving [5 months ago]
• Blog posted Don't Wait for a Doctor's Visit to Test for High Blood Pressure [5 months ago]
• Answered This must be a very... to the question My mother is dying and has stopped eating. How long can the body sustain itself without food? [6 months ago]
• Answered Oh dear, this sounds... to the question Nobody knows why I am having these symptoms. [6 months ago]
• Responded Hi again Jamie-... in the discussion Guardianship/Conservatorship [6 months ago]
• Blog posted Cupboards Bare? Rising Food Prices Affect Seniors [6 months ago]
• Responded Yes Jamie..... in the discussion Guardianship/Conservatorship [6 months ago]
• Responded Hi Jamie, This is... in the discussion Guardianship/Conservatorship [6 months ago]
• Blog posted Real Men Can Have Brittle Bones [6 months ago]
• Answered This is an important... to the question How do I convince my father to use a walker? [6 months ago]
• Blog posted A Healthy Gift for National Women's Health Week [6 months ago]
• Blog posted For Older Gals: Bring on the Meat. And the Fish, Tofu, and Eggs. [6 months ago]
• Responded Yes Bodhi, you need... in the discussion Parent insists on privacy with her doc [6 months ago]
• Answered It's great that... to the question Should I sit in on my dad's medical appointments to make sure he discusses all issues he's having? [6 months ago]
• Answered This is a little... to the question How can I convince my mother's doctor to keep her out of a rehab facility? [6 months ago]
• Answered You're in wonderful... to the question How can I convince my mother and sister to step back without hurting their feelings? [6 months ago]
• Blog posted Mom Far Away? Cool Gift Ideas, and Yes, There's Still Time! [6 months ago]
• Answered It sounds like your... to the question How can I help my father get up from a fall without causing injury to him or me? [6 months ago]
• Answered You ask an excellent... to the question Can I take classes and become certified for home care for my mother? [6 months ago]
• Answered You ask a good question... to the question Are there any specific exercises out there that are geared towards seniors that will help them to gain better balance? [6 months ago]
• Answered I'm going to assume... to the question Where can I find resources for transportation services in the Bay Area? [7 months ago]
• Answered You ask a question... to the question If I hire an aide for my father should I be responsible for payments? [7 months ago]
• Answered I can understand... to the question How do you deal with a parent that is unable to communicate? [7 months ago]
• Blog posted Embarrassment Assistance! The Gift of Plain Wrapping [7 months ago]
• Answered Boy, are you in... to the question How do we deal with my father who has heart failure who wants to travel and expects only family to care for him? [7 months ago]
• Answered Many elderly people... to the question How do I get my father to bath when he refuses to do anything but just wash off? [7 months ago]
• Answered Finding visiting... to the question Is there a resource to find a nurse who will travel to rural areas? [7 months ago]
• Answered This is a good question... to the question How do I get my dad to share the responsibility of making decisions about my mother's healthcare with me? [7 months ago]
• Answered I'm not exactly... to the question Where can I find a supportive appliance for the toilet? [7 months ago]
• Answered This is an easy... to the question How do I contact meals on wheels? [7 months ago]
• Answered Boy, this is a tough... to the question How can I convince my mother that she needs an assistant to run errands instead of expecting me to do it when I live two hours away? [7 months ago]
• Answered Thanks for sharing... to the question How do I help my mother, who is being physically threatened by my father and refuses help? [7 months ago]
• Blog posted Fire! A Teaching Tool [7 months ago]
• Blog posted Playgrounds for Seniors [7 months ago]
• Answered Finding in-home... to the question How can I find agencies or companies that provide in-home care in my area? [7 months ago]
• Answered You are wise to... to the question How do we prevent drug interaction problems? [7 months ago]
• Answered I'm glad you asked... to the question What size walker should I choose? [7 months ago]
• Answered First I'd like to... to the question Mom is moving here from several states away. How do I find... [7 months ago]
• A caring community moderator spotlighted her activity How can I ensure my mother's getting good medical care? [7 months ago]
• Blog posted The Adult Diaper Wars: A Call to Arms! [7 months ago]
• Answered Yes, there are geriatric... to the question Is there such a thing as a geriatric health manager? [7 months ago]
• Responded I should check back... in the discussion Did life change when you moved your parents in? [7 months ago]
• Blog posted Wii Senior Sports Craze May Get Your Parents Moving [7 months ago]
• Answered This is a frustrating... to the question How do I talk to my father about the mess he makes in the bathroom when he urinates? [7 months ago]
• Answered There are several... to the question How do I find in-home care for my father? [8 months ago]
• Answered     &nbsp... to the question My father needs thickened foods - where can I find recipes? [8 months ago]
• Answered   It’s... to the question What would be a reasonable bonus to pay a home health care worker who has taken care of an ill parent after that parent has passed away? [8 months ago]
• Answered   There are... to the question How do I get help, such as someone to assist with housework, for a relative undergoing cancer treatment that also lives alone? [8 months ago]
• Checklisted Ten Things to Make Sure You've Told Your Parent's New Caregiver Before Her First Day of Work [8 months ago]
• Articleed Paratransit Service for Seniors [8 months ago]
• Articleed How to Hire Urgent In-Home Care for Your Parent [8 months ago]
• Articleed 8 Ways to Help Your Parent Stay Active and Engaged [8 months ago]
• Blog posted When You Can't Check in With Your Parents, Cops (Often) Can [8 months ago]
• Blog posted Falling: A Deadly Problem Helped by Prevention [8 months ago]
• Blog posted Aging Parents and Dental Care: A Life-and-Death Issue [8 months ago]
• Started the discussion Parent insists on privacy with her doc [8 months ago]
• Responded   My neighbor moved... in the discussion Did life change when you moved your parents in? [8 months ago]
• Responded This is a fascinating... in the discussion Where to spend last days [8 months ago]
• Answered This is a great... to the question Where can I find transportation information for my dad? [8 months ago]
• Started the discussion Pushy v. Privacy: When your parent has dementia [8 months ago]
• Answered It's hard to chose... to the question I'm trying to decide which personal alert (device) program is best for my father. Which is best? [8 months ago]
• Responded LauraL, This is a... in the discussion Signs, Signs, Everywhere there's Signs [8 months ago]
• Responded Hi Missy, A friend... in the discussion Promising to keep a parent out of a LTC facility? [9 months ago]
• Responded Hey Yacht, I agree... in the discussion Terrified of my siblings, but want to honor dad [9 months ago]
• Responded I continue to find... in the discussion Burying special items with our parent. [9 months ago]
• Responded Yes, with my mom... in the discussion Burying special items with our parent. [9 months ago]
• Responded What all of this... in the discussion Mom needs transportation/shopping help [9 months ago]
• Articleed Managing Friends and Family When You're the Primary Caregiver [9 months ago]
• Checklisted 15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an In-home Health Worker on Your Own [10 months ago]
• Checklisted 15 Questions to Ask When Interviewing an In-home Healthcare Worker From an Agency [10 months ago]
• Checklisted Family Meeting Agenda: How to Manage Friends and Family [10 months ago]
• Checklisted 6 Essential Supplies for Caring for Your Parent's Hair [about 1 year ago]
• Checklisted 10 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) [about 1 year ago]
• Articleed The Basics of Shampooing Your Parent's Hair [about 1 year ago]
• Buying guideed A Buyer's Guide to Personal Emergency Response Systems [about 1 year ago]
• Checklisted 5 Ways to Ensure Your Parent's Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) Really Works [about 1 year ago]
• Articleed Giving Your Parent a Bed Bath: A Step-by-Step Guide [about 1 year ago]
• Checklisted 8 Essentials for Bathing Your Parent [about 1 year ago]
• Checklisted 6 Ways to Make Bathing Your Parent More Comfortable [about 1 year ago]
• Articleed Bathing Your Dad: A Beginner's Guide [about 1 year ago]
• Articleed Bathing Your Mom: A Beginner's Guide [about 1 year ago]