tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8906791033915689909.post4834328361728749757..comments2023-06-07T06:55:26.228-04:00Comments on C.A.R.E.S. / Community Advocacy for Resource, Education, and Support: Baby Boomers and Aging Parents - Six Tips to Prepare For Their Care in Allentown, PAAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10337483784577184755noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8906791033915689909.post-34687617514413321502010-10-29T14:58:02.900-04:002010-10-29T14:58:02.900-04:00Thank you so much for all the information you prov...Thank you so much for all the information you provide! It's really helped me- I'm researching how to become a caregiver for my elderly parents. <br /><br /> I found this website, ShareWIK.com, which has offered a lot of helpful suggestions and information. <br /><br />I just wanted to pass it along to anyone who might be interested.<br /><br />ShareWIK stands for Share What I Know, and the site offers information from doctors and other experts as well as stories and advice from people who've had to go through the pain of 'parenting your parent.' <br /><br />http://www.sharewik.com/videos/1705225 (This links to a really interesting video featuring several individuals who share their experiences)<br /><br />http://www.sharewik.com/blogs/item/tips-for-a-smooth-transition-from-independent-to-assisted-living (This links to a blog post by a woman who shares her experiences transitioning her mother from independent to assisted living. Very insightful.)<br /> <br />Hopefully you find these links as helpful as I did!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8906791033915689909.post-23378160084769361262010-04-20T12:40:40.006-04:002010-04-20T12:40:40.006-04:00Ms. Fioriglio: Thank you for posting Ms. Marsh...Ms. Fioriglio: Thank you for posting Ms. Marsh's commentary, which mentions our Five Wishes advance directive. Let me point out that Five Wishes is a health care power of attorney AND a living will, but it also deals with matters of comfort, dignity and family/personal matters. Go to www.agingwithdignity.org to learn more. Also, be aware that a health care power of attorney and a durable power of attorney are two different things that deal with two different issues. Some people empower their power of attorney to name a health care agent, but not always. Good luck with your great blog! -- Paul Malley, President, Aging with DignityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com