Using the Positive Approach to Care philosophy, in this first video, Dorothy Colby (director of Community Engagement for Hale Kūʻike) demonstrates easy ways to show physical connection in place of a hug.
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Do we still have to stay cooped up?
Across the country, businesses and public spaces are opening back up. What does this mean for a caregiver since the caregiver must be especially careful to avoid transmitting the virus. And how does this affect the decision to have an older, frail and/or disabled person go outside? How do you balance the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 with the benefit of getting out […]
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Mom feels isolated
A new member question from Ask the Doctor. A member wrote to Dr. Warren: My mother has been missing church services which is her primary community. She volunteers as a greeter so it’s been difficult not having that sense of community and she is feeling isolated. She’s not technically savvy but a few friends have called. All her regular outings (errands, shopping) has stopped. […]
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Is it safe to have home health aides?
A new member question from Ask the Doctor. A member wrote to Dr. Warren: My mother was admitted to the hospital. She was delirious and was tested for Covid 19. She was negative but tests showed that she suffered a Transient Stroke. She is feeling better but she does have some lingering effects such as slurred speech and has difficulty remembering words. Unfortunately, she […]
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Mom wants to stay at her own place during the shut-down
A new member question from Ask the Doctor. A member wrote to Dr. Warren: My mother lives about 45 minutes away. She isin good health but is hard of hearing. With the shut-down I have beenvisiting her and bringing her food and her medicines. To make iteasier for all of us, I have invited her to stay with me and myfamily. We have a […]
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