Still Alice is a movie about Alice Howland, a happily married mother of three and a renowned Harvard linguistics professor, who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Based on the book by the same name, Still Alice is the first of three titles by Lisa Genova who has a Harvard doctorate deg[...]
Are Your Prescriptions Safe? The Importance of Staying Informed Guest article by Charles Sipe The number of recalled drugs in the United States surged from 166 in 2004 to a staggering 1,225 in 2013. Last year is shaping up to be a big year in drug recalls with 836 recalls through August 11, 2014. Th[...]
Conversation Cards – resource for engagement Shadowbox Press does it again. First their picture books that engage and comfort and now their oversized deck of 52 Conversation Cards. As soon as the box arrived, I opened the Conversation Cards for Adults and began asking my husband questions. Aft[...]
Caregiver Claire Abel writes about her mother’s 105th birthday Amazingly, Caregiver of the Month, Claire Abel, has been caring for her mother, Anne Beversluis for 18 years! And what a history Anne has! Born in 1909, Anne’s father John Leskowits insisted she go to work to help support the[...]
We all do it. We know what we want, yet we make excuses (uh-hmmm, reasons) for postponing smart choices in our lives. Author Marc Chernoff offers “practical tips for productive living” at his website Marc and Angel Hack Life at lists 30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself. Choose the five i[...]
Sometimes, when ya’ hafta get away, here’s an idea for a caregiver respite. Although, it’s going to take a bit of time to plan… and then you’ll need to go through a year of training. What will you wear? Finally, did you know this is a one-way trip? You’re never co[...]
Really? That innocent face couldn’t steal Christmas! Watch this video as you listen to the poem with a delightful twist. And remember, whether you’re naughty or nice… thankfully, there’s someone who will forgive you. If the play button does not work below please click on the [...]
Caregivers can feel older than they are. View this Infographic of inspirational history-making achievements by elder in their 60s, 70s, and even 100.[...]
Guest article by Carmen Catizone, MS, RPh, DPh During the holiday season, many of us welcome friends and family into our homes, and during these happy occasions, medication safety is easy to forget. However, at a time when more than half of America’s six million prescription drug abusers report gett[...]
You know the Christmas Carol: On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to meeeee…. Last year, I received an email featuring Christmas trees from around the world. Included were the “hidden meanings” behind the lyrics, such as leaping Lords, French hens, swimming swans, and [...]
