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Cindy Davis

@geriscope.bsky.social

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My elder care commitment began in the late 1990s helping my aging parents navigate older adult complexities and leading to creation of The Senior Caregiving Adventure Handbook utilizing the GeriScope Framework to simplify decision making.

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · 29d

Watching someone you love’s health decline is heartbreaking—and grieving before they’re gone is real. These 4 stages of grief before death don’t always happen in order, and you may cycle through them many times. Learn what they are in this short video: youtube.com/shorts/63J5V... #AnticipatoryGrief

It’s Sad to Watch Them Go. What Are The 4 Stages of Grief Before They Die? #agingparents #endoflife

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Sep 12

Is your week an unending balancing act? You’re not alone. Tally your status—age, paid hours, kids at home—and stack it against the #familycaregiving big picture. What’s On Your Plate? Senior Care + Career + Kids youtube.com/shorts/QF2b-...
#SandwichGeneration #agingparentsandspouse #GeriScope

What’s On Your Plate? Senior Care + Career + Kids #sandwichgeneration #agingparents #elderlycare

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Sep 4

How Much Time Do You Spend on Elder Care? Take a minute to see how your time stacks up in Hours, Weeks & Years youtube.com/shorts/teGwU...
#familycaregiver #agingparentsandspouses #edlercarehours #seniorcareduration#CaregivingintheUS2025 #AARP #NationalAllianceforCaregiving #GeriScope

How Much Time Do You Spend on Elder Care? Hours, Weeks, And Years. #agingparents #elderlycare

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Labor Day let's recognize—family caregivers. Most hold down jobs averaging 35 hours a week. On top of that, they provide 27 hours of elder care. That’s 62 hours every week—well beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.

#familycaregivers #agingparentsandspouse #hiddenworkers #workingwhilecaregiving

Two pie charts one depicts the 35 average hours a week family caregivers are employed and the second shows the 27 hours they spend caring for elderly loved ones.

Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 27

Who’s Counting On YOU—and where? Parent or partner, same home or miles away? Stack your answers against the national picture. Watch: Who‘s Counting On You?— The People, Places, And Patterns. youtube.com/shorts/Q_UU8...
#familycaregiver #CaregivingintheUS2025 #CaregivingSnapshot #GeriScope

Who's Counting On You? — The People, Places & Patterns #agingparents #elderlycare #elderlysupport

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you had to list every way you help an elderly loved one, could you? Go through your checklist: 6 ADLs, 8 IADLs, nursing, emotional support. The averages are 1.9 and 4.5—how close are you? Watch: How You Help Aging Loved Ones: 4 Ways From Bathing to Bills to Bandages. youtube.com/shorts/Uc47_...

How You Help Aging Loved Ones: 4 Ways From Bathing To Bills To Bandages #agingparents #elderlycare

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 24

From #ADLs and #IADLs to hours of care, distance to loved one, and work—see where you land. Our quick video uses 2025 AARP/NAC data to map your caregiving world. Spot Yourself in the Stats. #agingparents&spouse #elderlycare #familycaregiving
youtu.be/ZbRQs_snwqw

The BEST Elderly Care REALITY CHECK 2025 #agingparents #elderlycare #activitiesofdailyliving

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 22

Today, 59M Americans care for 77 million loved ones—averaging 27.3 hours a week over 5.5 years—most while working (70%). The Family Caregiving Reality Check for caregivers, clinicians, and employers. $2.5T of care deserves it. Get the details at www.geriscope.com/post/who-are... #agingparents

Who Are The Elderly Caregivers? A 2025 Reality Check

Explore the latest statistics on the vital role of family caregiving in America and how it inevitably impacts us all financially, physically, and emotionally.

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 20

59M Americans quietly care for loved ones—averaging 27.3 hours a week over 5.5 years—most while working (70%). Our 2025 Family Caregiving Snapshot turns the data into action for caregivers, clinicians, and employers. Share it. Start better plans. $2.5T of care deserves it. #agingparentsandspouse

Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Aug 1

Be the caregiver they can count on. Get the map, the compass, and the guides to handle what’s next—housing, care, grief & more. youtube.com/shorts/UWrNj... #AgingParentsandSpouse #EndOfLifePlanning #FamilyCaregiver #SandwichGeneration #AdvanceCarePlanning #SeniorLivingOptions #HospiceCare

How To Be the SENIOR CAREGIVER They Can Count On #agingparents #elderlycare #endoflife #geriscope

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 31

Grief starts long before the goodbye. This GeriScope Short walks through the 3 types of sorrow caregivers face.
Watch now and download “The Grief” guide to understand what you’re feeling—and what's next. youtube.com/shorts/4a0IN...
#AnticipatoryGrief #GoodGrief #ComplicatedGrief #BereavementSupport

What Sorrow to Expect in Elderly Caregiving and Beyond. 3 Types of #griefandcaregiving #agingparents

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 25

You know What to Expect When You're Expecting. But what about when you're caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one? Here's is the guide. youtube.com/shorts/51MZB...
Subscribe to get the full journey—one chapter at a time.
#GeriScope #FamilyCaregiver #WhatToExpect #ElderCare #AgingParents

What To Expect When Their Life Depends On You #elderlycare #agingparents #familycaregiving

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 15

Can you grieve someone who’s still alive? Yes—and it’s called anticipatory grief—a common experience for #familycaregivers
This #GeriScope video validates the feelings and walks through the 4 stages. youtube.com/shorts/GYimq...
#AnticipatoryGrief #GrievingBeforeDeath #AgingParentsand Spouse

Can You Grieve Someone Who’s Still Alive? Let’s Talk About Anticipatory Grief #agingparentsandspouse

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 10

Don’t wait until it’s too late to decide. Burial, cremation, donation, or something green—your choice matters.
If you don’t write it down, they’ll have to guess.
Make the call while you can. youtube.com/shorts/0GmFS...
#DontLeaveThemGuessing #GreenBurial #FuneralPlanning #EndOfLifeCare #GeriScope

Cremation or Burial? Don’t Make Them Guess After You're Gone #burials #cremation #greenburial

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 9

Most people wait too long to call for #hospicecare —often just 18 days before death. This GeriScope Short shows what hospice really offers, where it happens, and how it supports both patients and families. youtube.com/shorts/-I0Xt...
#ComfortCare #GeriScope #EndOfLifePlanning #ElderCareJourney

At the End of Life, They Chose Hospice Care—And That Made All the Difference #hospicecare #endoflife

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hospital Trip Coming Up? Don’t freeze in the ER or get stuck with a dead phone.
Smart caregivers keep a go-bag in the trunk.
Watch the video for what to bring. youtube.com/shorts/YJnCr...
Grab The Crisis guide for full checklists + discharge tips.
#GeriScope #HospitalGoBag #ERReady

Are You Hospital & #emergencyroom Ready? How Experienced #seniorcaregivers Pack Like a Pro

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 5

No one wants to talk about death. But silence creates chaos.
This 2-minute GeriScope Short reveals 7 reasons to have The Talk—your wishes, your voice, before it’s too late.
Watch + download the guide: youtube.com/shorts/60hRt...
#AdvanceCarePlanning #TheTalk #FamilyCaregivers #AgingWithDignity

People Don’t Want to Talk About #Death. Do You? 7 Reasons Why You Should Do #advancecareplanning

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 4

#IndependenceDay 2011 became the start of my #elderlycaregiving journey. Watch & share what it taught me about how elder caregivers fight to preserve the independence of their loved ones and search for answers to lighted the load.
youtube.com/shorts/UoKVD... #FamilyCaregiver #FourthOfJulyMemories

Celebrating Senior Independence What every caregiver wants for their loved one—and themselves.

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 3

Ever wonder what kind of doctor treats kidneys, lungs, or memory loss?
This quick video walks you through 27 specialists older adults may see—matched to the body part they treat.
🎥 Watch + pause where you need: youtube.com/shorts/OMFG2...
#OlderAdultCaregiverSupport #ElderlySupportServices

Who Are All These “ists”? Your Quick Guide To The 27 Medical Specialties You’ll Meet in Senior Care

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 2

We visited every #seniorliving option in town—and still couldn’t tell the difference.
Turns out, price is easy to compare. Care is not.
This 2-min video breaks it down.
Watch + get the guide: youtube.com/shorts/fMOJn...
#AgingInPlace #IndependentLiving #AssistedLiving #NursingHome #ADLSupport

What's the Best Place to Grow Old? A Side-by-Side #seniorliving Comparison of the 4 Most Common

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 2

What triggers a senior move?
Sometimes it’s the stairs. Or it’s the silence.
In 2 mins, learn 4 reasons older adults relocate—and 3 real options for what’s next. Watch + get the guide: youtube.com/shorts/zzb4F...
#DownsizingForSeniors #AgingInPlace #HelpAgingParentsMove #SeniorRelocationSupport

Why Do Seniors Stay In Their Home or Move to #seniorliving? 4 Common Reasons, 3 Real Options

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jul 1

What if they’re not safe behind the wheel anymore?
We just wanted Dad to stay independent. But one close call made us rethink everything.
Here are 5 red flags that it might be time to talk about the keys. youtube.com/shorts/-gCfQ...
#SafeSeniorDriving #OlderAdultDrivingCessation #AAA65PlusAssessment

What If They're Not Safe Behind the Wheel Anymore? 5 Signs It Might Be Time to Take Away the Keys

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jun 30

The Voice Matters newsletter is here. Built for family caregivers juggling the unseen, unrelenting work of elder care.
Tools, tips, and real talk—no fluff, no overwhelm.
Take a look. Pass it on.
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#Caregiving #ElderCare #GeriScope #VoiceMatters #FamilyCaregivers

If your week looks like doctor’s appointments, emergency Googling, late-night work, and maybe a side of quiet panic—you're not alone. You need experienced answers, faster. That’s why we created GeriSc...

What You Might’ve Missed (March–June 2025)

Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jun 26

What $22K a year job doesn’t come with a paycheck?
37M Americans are doing it right now—a $938 Bn value—caring for aging loved ones. Learn how long it lasts and who’s doing the work.
www.geriscope.com/post/what-if...
#FamilyCaregiving #AgingParents #HiddenWorkforce #GeriScope #ElderlyCare

What If Family Caregivers Were Paid? It Would Be a Trillion Dollar Industry.

More than 37 Million elderly caregivers give 24 hrs/week for 4.5 years—worth $933B annually.

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Cindy Davis @geriscope.bsky.social · Jun 20

There are millions in their 50s, 40s—even younger—quietly working a second job: 24 hours a week as a family caregiver for a parent, spouse, partner, or friend. Do the math at $18.12/hour, and that’s $933 billion in unpaid labor. youtube.com/shorts/fbYE6...
#FamilyCaregiving #Elderly #AgingParents

What If #familycaregivers Were Paid, It’d Be a Trillion-Dollar Industry for the #elderly

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