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    • Ida’s Household

    Ida is a registered nurse, though she’s not currently practicing. Ian had a long career in law and remained active after retirement. Though Ida has deep experience with health and wellness, she commented that being the primary caregiver for someone is very different.

    In 2010 Ian was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. He also has severe Dysautonomia, meaning his blood pressure can vary dramatically from moment to moment. Two months prior to the Atlas study Ian’s condition severely worsened. He was under 24×7 hospice care. After a long visit by his children and their families, his health improved dramatically. Ian and Ida participated in the study during this period of improved health.

    Ida is a registered nurse, though she’s not currently practicing. Ian had a long career in law and remained active after retirement. Though Ida has deep experience with health and wellness, she commented that being the primary caregiver for someone is very different.

    In 2010 Ian was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. He also has severe Dysautonomia, meaning his blood pressure can vary dramatically from moment to moment. Two months prior to the Atlas study Ian’s condition severely worsened. He was under 24×7 hospice care. After a long visit by his children and their families, his health improved dramatically. Ian and Ida participated in the study during this period of improved health.

    Ida
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
    • 36-hour Log
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
    • Environment
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
    • Motion
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.
    • Summary
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      Most of Ian and Ida’s community live on the East Coast; however, moving to San Francisco allowed them to be nearer to their daughter and son-in-law, as well as their son who lives an hour away. Both their children provide important sources of help — both in terms of emotional support as well as decision support when it comes to finances. Day-day-care is Ida’s responsibility. A trainer helps Ian exercise twice weekly, a change that has significantly improved Ian’s life. Ida maintains her own wellness by participating in local support groups and keeping in contact with her East Coast friends. She cares for her son-in-law and granddaughter, as well.

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    Through ethnography, data, and technology, Atlas of Caregiving explores and informs family caregiving – making it easier and more effective, now and for generations to come. Atlas of Caregiving is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.

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