The Caring Corner – Care Matters https://caremattersllc.com Care Management Sat, 16 Dec 2017 19:47:44 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 Care Documentary https://caremattersllc.com/care-documentary/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:44:39 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=5098
As a resource for caregiving, public health awareness, and community support, Care Matters, LLC is spreading the word about "Care" — an insightful and deeply–moving film about the world of in–home elder care. Care Matters is not affiliated with the producers of "Care", and all video clips are used as permitted by caredocumentary.com.

About the Film

Care delves deep into the world of home elder care through the eyes of both paid caregivers and their elderly clients. Through personal stories, Care reveals the deep humanity and poignancy of care work, as well as the challenges faced by elders, their families and their care workers.

Source: caredocumentary.com

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Care Matters is arranging to host a screening of the Care documentary film. Submit your contact information and we'll notify you about the days, times, and location of the event.

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Video Clips

]]> Distracted Driving: Don’t Let This Happen to You! https://caremattersllc.com/distracted-driving-dont-let-this-happen-to-you/ Fri, 10 Nov 2017 04:49:24 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=4958
One text changed everything. Jake tells the story of how texting and driving caused him to sustain a spinal cord injury.

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]]> Top 10 Tips to Stop Distracted Driving Before it Stops You https://caremattersllc.com/top-10-tips-to-stop-distracted-driving-before-it-stops-you/ Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:10:00 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=4788
Attentive driving. There's not an app for that. Don't let texts, calls, or other distraction divert your eyes from the road ahead.

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]]> The Power of Forgiveness: Why Revenge Hurts You More https://caremattersllc.com/the-power-of-forgiveness-why-revenge-hurts-you-more/ Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:23:17 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=4469
Forgiving others not only makes you the “bigger person”, it also benefits your physical, emotional, and mental health.

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]]> Caregivers Draw Support By Mapping Their Relationships https://caremattersllc.com/caregivers-draw-support-by-mapping-their-relationships/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 05:19:59 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=4348
A care map is a helpful way to visually represent all the people and services involved in a family caregiving situation.

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]]> How to Know if a Las Vegas Survivor Has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) https://caremattersllc.com/las-vegas-massacre-how-to-know-if-survivors-have-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/ Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:33:34 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=3792

The psychological trauma of the Las Vegas tragedy will likely be great and experienced by not only those close in proximity to the crisis, but also many throughout the United States. It’s important for

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]]> The Las Vegas Attack: How to Assist Victims of Traumatic Stress and Crisis Situations https://caremattersllc.com/las-vegas-attack-how-to-assist-victims-of-crisis-situations/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:21:58 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=3667

Care Matters sends its thoughts to the victims, their families, and friends who were traumatized in the Las Vegas attack.

In the coming days, weeks and months the psychological trauma in the aftermath of the Las Vegas tragedy will

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]]> Advance Care Planning https://caremattersllc.com/advance-care-planning/ Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:18:36 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=3583

Empowering You to Choose Medical Treatment Options

Elderly Couple Consulting Social Worker

Advance care planning allows you to make decisions about the medical care you receive, and to communicate those decisions if you become unable to speak for yourself. By law, you have the right to choose or refuse medical care based on your personal values, beliefs, and any other factors that are important to you.

Why is Advance Care Planning Important?

If you are in an accident, suffer a job-related injury, or have a health condition that leaves you unable to communicate your wishes for medical treatments, who will speak for you? Through advance care planning, you can establish advance directives that tell your family, friends and healthcare providers what your choices are for continuing or withdrawing medical treatments.

Young woman unconscious on gurneyA woman is involved in a severe car accident; she is unconscious with life-threatening injuries. Physicians say that she will die unless she has an immediate operation, but the surgery will cause permanent loss of motor functions; for the rest of her life she will need assistance to walk, eat, bathe, toilet, and perform daily activities. What would the woman prefer for her life? What should her family decide?

Forms and Worksheets

Advance Care Planning begins with exploring your beliefs and values in order to make decisions about the medical care you would prefer; the best time to consider treatment options is while you are well, clear minded, and before a crisis occurs. The following guides contain forms and worksheets that you can download to help you choose medical procedures in advance.

]]> A Guide for Disabled Homebuyers https://caremattersllc.com/a-guide-for-disabled-homebuyers/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:47:51 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=2883

Middle aged caucasian male in wheelchair exiting door

Having a home to call one’s own is a giant milestone millions of Americans strive to achieve. Becoming a homeowner brings with it a sense of pride and accomplishment, but the process of touring homes for sale and making an offer can be intimidating.

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]]> Financial Steps to Prepare for Disability https://caremattersllc.com/financial-steps-to-prepare-for-disability/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:42:04 +0000 https://caremattersllc.com/?p=2881

Hands of caucasian man placing a coin in a pink piggy bank

Most financial experts advise to have at least six months of income in a rainy-day fund in case of an emergency or job loss. But even that isn't enough for someone unable to return to work due to a serious disability or

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