Hundreds of thousands of individuals across America will experience a stroke this year. Still, despite the fact that stroke is the third leading cause of death in …Read More
Stroke Awareness and Education – The Facts
November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of individuals across America will experience a stroke this year. Still, despite the fact that stroke is the third leading cause of death in …Read More
September 25, 2012
Striving for Safety: Fall Prevention Interventions The goal of helping vulnerable older adults to remain safe at home is often elusive, particularly when caregivers are only in …Read More
September 18, 2012
Fall risk factors for older adults with dementia are three times greater than those without cognitive impairments, reports Home Care Partners, a nonprofit home care agency in …Read More
December 28, 2011
Holiday activities can be upsetting for a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Here are some caregiver tips to help keep seniors with Alzheimer’s/dementia involved in …Read More
December 21, 2011
Planning and careful timing is necessary for any successful outing—and a day out with a frail elderly person should never be spontaneous. The first step …Read More
December 7, 2011
Holiday visits sometimes greet family members with alarming signs that additional care or daily assistance is needed in the home of aging loved ones. With …Read More
November 8, 2011
People with dementia have more difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, as well as more trouble understanding others. And family and friends of Alzheimer’s patients are …Read More
August 11, 2011
Studies show that a typical visit to a doctor averages only 15 to 20 minutes. Additionally, a doctor’s appointment can often seem overwhelming, making it …Read More
May 18, 2011
Caregiver burn-out can sneak up on you. It may feel like you have everything precariously balanced like spinning plates on sticks but then your body …Read More
April 12, 2011
With the rising tide of the Boomer generation, increasingly more full-time employed adult children are finding themselves in the position of full-time family caregiver for …Read More