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This week, we want shed some light on a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough—end of life planning. Formulating and documenting your end of life plan will bring so much relief to your loved ones as they will know for certain that they are doing exactly as you wished. For families carrying out our end of life tasks without any prior planning, emotions can fester and disagreements can become escalated as each family member will have a different idea of how you want your affairs handled. This is a stressful time for your family—lightening the load is invaluable to their healing.

Show Notes:

Inga's Uplifting SOTW: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/08/why-we-should-talk-strangers-more/619642/

Read the Article: www.epagahomecare.com/priorproperplanning

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ZyAGQE4xhdw

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This week, we’re talking about how to navigate the holidays with your loved ones who need in home care, as well as how to support those who are caregivers. As we age, holidays can become more and more difficult for many reasons. The expectations of holidays can be stressful, old memories attached to painful emotions can be conjured up, thus eliciting confusion, sadness, and even anger around a time of year that others might assume is joyful. Planning holidays can also be hard for those who are family caregivers, knowing the limits their loved one might face that might not be otherwise understood by long-distance family who only sees them once or twice per year.

Show Notes:

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/3VC1W2tbdHE

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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the foundation of caregiving and will determine how individuals receive care. Like we talked about last week, ADLs have a large impact on what programs are accessible to you. Join us as we explore more about what ADLs are, what they might look like for your loved one, and much, much more!

Show Notes:

Read the Article: www.epagahomecare.com/letstalkadls

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/-LtxSzMwc6k

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For anyone that’s explored home care, one question always rises to the top: How on earth do we pay for this?

Luckily, families have several options to explore that can help get loved ones the care they need to stay in their homes. This week, we are discussing the 6 most common types of payor sources we handle on a day-to-day basis. Since our experience largely lies on serving families in Montana, be sure to verify this information with an expert in your state to see if the rules and programs are similarly run. Generally speaking, this article is a good starting point and will give you the ability to ask the right questions to the right people.

Show Notes:

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/aLdzje2mJWI

Read the Article: www.epagahomecare.com/payingthebills

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This week, we wanted to talk about some very special people in the EPAGA family, James and Michelle Olson. The Olson’s are the first EPAGA franchisees and we are very excited to have them on this exciting journey of growing the EPAGA brand across Montana and the US!

Show Notes:

Follow James and Michelle's journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epagahomecareofhelena

Read the Article: www.epagahomecare.com/jamesandmichelle

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/Pj2-lxyHbpw

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It’s completely normal for us to have high expectations when it comes to our family’s care. It’s a part of who we are. But often times, these expectations can get in the way of reaching the level of care the senior needs.

This week, we're discussing expectations and the importance of committing to being flexible with the expectations we set for ourselves and our loved ones. Discussing what we expect and what we can accept as a family are very important conversations for families to have, since everyone will need to be on the same page for the care plan to be deemed successful from everyone’s perspectives.

Show Notes:

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/VOIFItGx88w

Read the Article: www.epagahomecare.com/greatexpectations

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Hiring a caregiver for your loved one can be very overwhelming. But fear not! This week, we are discussing how to find a caregiver, what to expect when vetting agencies, questions you should be prepared with, and more!

Show Notes:

Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pizza-man-hug-toddler-boy-rushes-to-hug-delivery-man-goodbye-without-knowing-he-just-lost-his-daughter/

Read the Article: epagahomecare.com/hiring-a-caregiver-101

Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/2hS3fUyyubM

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Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/

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If you’re considering extra care for your aging loved one, one of the first questions you should ask is “What makes a great caregiver?” Finding the right caregiver is the most important piece of the puzzle when it comes to in-home care. This week we wanted to give our opinion on the 5 most important traits a caregiver should possess. Let's go!

Show Notes:

Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/14/us/lsu-fraternity-cook-mortgage.html

Read the Article: epagahomecare.com/what-makes-a-great-caregiver

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/TtehhaHJ-IM

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Many families struggle with finding the right moment to engage an in-home care agency with their loved one. This decision is often very difficult, especially when you are the primary caregiver. Many families begin providing care for their loved ones, but as their conditions progress, they may lack the technical skill to adequately care for their loved ones. Others face burnout from their overcommitment to providing care, all the while neglecting to fulfill their own physical, emotional, and mental needs. Join us this week on Caregiven, as we address the question, “when do I ask for help?”

Show Notes:

Uplifting Story of the Week: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/01/us/girl-scout-cookie-record-cancer-survivor-trnd/index.html 

Read the Article: epagahomecare.com/when-do-i-ask-for-help-with-my-senior

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/GS_AB_Qj4ms

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Connect with Inga on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-lake-4857301b8/

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Assisted living facilities are probably the first, and maybe only option that comes to mind when discussing what to do about your mother who is declining in health and cannot live alone any further. While Assisted Living Facilities, or ALFs are of the most common care options to consider, did you know that there is another option? Join us this week as we explore, compare, and contrast care alternatives, including in home care.

Show Notes: 

Julie's Uplifting Story of the Week: https://abcnews.go.com/US/youngest-american-space-shares-surviving-cancer-helped-prepare/story?id=78930930

Read the Article: epagahomecare.com/alf-vs-in-home-care 

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/oPnVTO2Ges4

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