There is a rich variety of programs and services for seniors all over the country. The “aging network” as it is called provides many resources for the elderly and their …
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There is a rich variety of programs and services for seniors all over the country. The “aging network” as it is called provides many resources for the elderly and their …
Continue ReadingThe most effective way to manage the challenges of eldercare is to have an accurate picture of what the needs are. This checklist can provide a basis for an adult …
Continue ReadingHigher hour caregivers — defined as those who provide at least 21 hours and up to 60 hours of care per week without pay — are likely to suffer emotional …
Continue ReadingMuch has been written recently about the “graying” of the world’s population. In fact, the U.N. estimates that by 2050, the world population will have more people over age 65 …
Continue ReadingDo you ever forget the name of a song or your favorite restaurant? Have you ever been driving down the street and momentarily forgot where you were going? We all …
Continue ReadingA 2020 companion report issued by The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP on Caregiving in the U.S. found that 11% of the 50+ plus caregivers lived a least …
Continue ReadingPatient advocacy is an area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors and caregivers. The patient advocate may be an individual or an organization. The terms …
Continue ReadingLet’s talk about sunshine and the incredible role that it plays in our well-being. Older adults, particularly nursing home residents, tend to get less of it than younger adults, but …
Continue ReadingIf you are a friend, relative or neighbor of a caregiver, you are in an ideal position to provide this person with much-needed help, assistance, and gestures of appreciation. You …
Continue ReadingDiabetes is on the rise in our society, affecting over 9{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of the population, with type 2 diabetes accounting for 90-95{d0e74b8a3596e4326b45924d39792f257a1f9983beed4201831d386befd3d18e} of all new diagnoses of diabetes (CDC, 2014). Type …
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