tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870695430505185249.post4552862256128049652..comments2023-05-30T07:04:18.170-07:00Comments on Neurology Social Worker: Baby Boomer Caregiver Use of Technologies and Social Media Increasingjamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14603381023049247068noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870695430505185249.post-29893389677034293612011-01-29T15:45:42.306-08:002011-01-29T15:45:42.306-08:00I work at a hospice. More and more frequently, I&#...I work at a hospice. More and more frequently, I'm finding that my younger bereavement clients are more comfortable getting support in web forums, chatrooms, email lists, etc. than they are attending support groups or talking to someone on the phone. I'm not sure if this is a healthy trend or not, but now that I've become aware of it, I make sure to offer my younger client Internet-based resources for grief support as well as community resources. <br /><br />Debra Stang<br />Alliant Professional Networking Specialist<br />A Great Source for Online CEDebra Stanghttp://www.ce-psychology.com/page4.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870695430505185249.post-30973231403668612312011-01-21T08:37:51.459-08:002011-01-21T08:37:51.459-08:00Jennifer thanks for finding us and for signing up....Jennifer thanks for finding us and for signing up. What kind of neuro unit do you work on?<br />Your experiences sounds very similar to what I do as well. I'm finding many patients are willing to give internet surfing a try to look things up. <br /><br />I think a 15 to 30 minute 'internet 101' mini-training for Baby Boomers that are interested would be well received....jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603381023049247068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2870695430505185249.post-8916568869030526612011-01-20T20:23:56.072-08:002011-01-20T20:23:56.072-08:00I constantly am using the internet and like techno...I constantly am using the internet and like technology daily on my Neuro unit. I find that my patient's and families prefer up to date information. With many prestigious institutions and agencies now providing resources online I feel I am able to provide so much more to them...then just the name of one local agency and a few recommended books!<br /><br />I provide hard copies of articles I feel may be helpful, websites for support groups, medication and durable medical equipment resources, caregiver resources etc.....<br /><br />Mostly it is the "children" who are open to getting online to look things up.......but I have found that I am running into an increasing number of internet savvy seniors!<br /><br />A one stop shop for Parkinson's information would be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com