What does the Affordable Care Act mean for you? A 7-minute video created this year by the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation will give you a better sense of what the Affordable Care Act (aka Obamacare) means for you starting in 2014. (A link to their earlier video is at the end of this post.) Highlig[...]
Standing in long lines and waffles … hmmm, what do they have in common? I was stumbling through StumbleUpon when I came upon these Life Hacks — creative shortcuts that make life easier. Two, were just too much fun not to share with you. You know how you get umpteen pieces of advic[...]
When should a person diagnosed with dementia stop driving? The Caregiver’s Voice featured Michael Ellenbogen, who recently participated in a 2-hour panel about driving. Diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s at age 49, Michael’s mission is to raise awareness about people who[...]
If you’ve been feeling the heat, it’s time to take steps to prevent a life-threatening emergency. Heat-related symptoms can creep up on us. Before it’s too late, be aware of the warning signs of heat stroke. The Los Angeles County Fire Department, prepared a one-page flier, Handlin[...]
I often wonder how much the marginally nutritious foods we eat contribute to different forms of dementia. Can you picture your grandparents sitting in front of the TV munching on cheese puffs? In the Boomers: Aging Beats the Alternative group on LinkedIn; one of the members started the discussion: W[...]
How do you talk to your children about the next chapter in your life? One of the most difficult topics to discuss with your children is the next chapter in your life. While they may be worried about you and want the best for you, you also want to maintain your independence and freedom. Making your w[...]
When does one become a caregiver? Seventeen years ago, I was regularly calling my father in Wisconsin. He was showing signs of dementia. The Department on Aging representative called to say that my father was a safety risk and they were considering a 72-hour psychiatric evaluation. WHAT? I knew righ[...]
Norman (Norrms) Mc Namara, who lives with dementia wrote “TODAY” to help us better understand what it’s like. (Unedited. TCV Ed.) TODAY Today I put both Coffee and tea in the same cup! Today I put toothpaste on my face instead of shaving foam! Today I thought my hanki[...]
Caregivers give so much of themselves, of their time and their energy, to those for whom they care. Many go into the field because of their desire to help someone and make a significant difference in lives. The rewards are certainly not monetary–nobody gets rich giving care. But aging isn̵[...]
Help Build Dementia Caregiver Care Planning Tool Two researchers from the University of Minnesota’s Center on Aging and School of Nursing need your help in creating a dementia caregiver care planning tool. Doctors Gaugler and Kane have written this letter (slightly edited and reformatted). Ple[...]
Claire Abel, The Caregiver’s Voice Caregiver of the Month, has been caring for her 103-year old mother for the past 16 years. What makes Claire (seated at left with one of her doggies); an inspiring caregiver is her ability to find the joy each day. (Click on photos to see an enlarged pop-up.)[...]
