Catherine Graves chronicles her grief and guilt as a caregiver in her memoir, "Checking Out: An In-Depth Look at Losing Your Mind." Graves said she stayed strong during the five months she cared for her husband. But after his death in 2007 from an aggressive brain tumor, Graves declined into depression and anxiety and was eventually treated for post-traumatic stress.
"The mental part of it was the hardest," she told ABCNews.com. "I was so depressed, but I couldn't be depressed because it wasn't about me. I was lonely and scared and the person that I knew had vanished."
Imagine sitting at the office and checking in (on your lunch break of course) to see if mom has opened the medicine cabinet or refrigerator today. Or access your loved ones medical information, including doctor appointments, medication information and more, all in one place. It's possible with inexpensive and easy-to-use mobile technology. With more seniors than ever aging in place, and loved ones living farther away and travelling more, technology can help you stay in touch. Check out the following article to find out about helpful apps and how to use them.
A Roundup of Helpful Apps for Caregivers and Seniors Living Independently
by: Marc Saltzman, AARP, June 1, 2011
