Managing stress is all about taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems. Stress management …Read More
Stress Management for Family Caregivers
January 25, 2012
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The Need for Respite: Recognizing Caregiver Stress and the Effects of Overload
January 18, 2012
Family caregivers often find themselves running in emergency mode, and eventually the mind and body pay the price. Long-term exposure to stress can lead to …Read More
What is Respite Care? | New Hampshire Caregivers
January 11, 2012
Respite care may be the answer you have been looking for to get the rest and relaxation that you need from the daily caregiving grind. …Read More
Conversation Starters: Care is Needed
December 14, 2011
Although it may seem difficult at first to set the wheels in motion, addressing that care is needed with aging loved ones can reduce worry …Read More
Home for the Holidays: Recognizing Care is Needed
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
How Geriatric Care Managers can Help Coordinate Care for Your Loved Ones
September 15, 2011
Families are wonderful pillars of support, particularly when a loved one needs assistance. But when everyone wants to be involved with a relative’s care, there’s …Read More
It Takes a Village: Coordinating Long-term, In-home Care
September 7, 2011
There’s no place like home, and numerous studies show that elderly people prefer to age in the comfort of their own homes as opposed to …Read More
How to Develop an Open Line of Communication with Your Physician
August 26, 2011
Communication is a key to any successful relationship. When it comes to doctor/patient relationships, communication is also key to receiving the best healthcare possible. However, …Read More
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointments
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
Shortage of Geriatricians – What It Means for You
August 5, 2011
Today, there is about one geriatrician for every 2,699 Americans aged 75 and older. By 2030, the American Geriatrics Society estimates that while the population …Read More