Decision-making abilities and rights of people with dementia As a caregiver I often wondered how much leeway to give my father in decision-making. In hindsight, I gave him a lot. E[...]
Continuous Chest Compression – the new CPR that saves lives Watch this video of the new way to perform CPR that’s just as effective as the old way while offering a grea[...]
Here’s a useful infographic on bipolar disorder. Since the demands of caregiving can cause depression and even aggravate more severe symptoms, this infographic helps s[...]
Alzheimer’s news from around the world SWEDEN Robert Preidt reports in HealthDay News on WebMD that Alzheimer’s drugs may benefit the heart. After studying more than 7,[...]
My heart broke when I learned the elder abuse story of Flo and Jo (identifying details and names changed). I’ve heard many stories since becoming a caregiver 17 years ago for[...]
Stress remains a constant companion in our lives. Stress is what keeps life adventuresome. Yet, caregivers are especially vulnerable to the damaging health-effects of ongoin[...]
Simple Electrical Safety Tips to Keep Elderly Loved Ones Safe Guest post by Brett Brenner, President, Electrical Safety Foundation International Parents and other elderly loved one[...]
By Chris Rodde Consumer product reviews are all over the Internet. If you’re considering purchasing anything from a mattress to a weight-loss product, you can easily find opinions [...]
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Hosts Free Conference in New York Guest post by Carol Steinberg, Acting CEO, AFA The rising number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and their ca[...]
Caregiver stress and the worry stone Do you have a worry stone? Many in ancient Greece carried smooth, mostly oval-shaped, stones with them. Whenever they felt stress or worry comi[...]
Assisting Caregivers to Move Forward with Strength by Acknowledging their Situational Losses Guest post by Eleanor Silverberg The 3-A Acknowledge, Assess, Assist® Approach was de[...]