Archive for July 2017
Top 4 Reasons Caregivers Don't Exercise (PhysEd Debunks the Fitness Myth)
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You don’t have any time. You can’t imagine adding another thing to your daily routine. You can barely leave the house to go grocery shopping. You have a tight …… Read More
Read MoreHow Alzheimer's Happens
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How does Alzheimer’s happen? What is going on in the brain? Watch this clear & powerful 4 minute presentation on the basic biology, chemistry and genetics …… Read More
Read MoreFitness, Interrupted – PhysEd for Caregivers
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Interruptions pose a real problem for caregivers. Even if you make time for fitness, there is no telling when your loved one will call you away. This week you’ll …… Read More
Read MoreThe Page Listens: Counting our blessings
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Join Adrienne this week for an exercise in counting your blessings as we reflect on the past year and our caregiving journeys. The lives of caregivers can be …… Read More
Read MoreAddiction in the Elderly – Timothy Fong, MD | UCLAMDCHAT Webinars
How to Workout (While Lying in Bed) – PhysEd for Caregivers
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Just want to stay in bed when you wake up? And loosen your back before you start your day? In this latest PhysEd for Caregivers, Edward helps you turn your …… Read More
Read MoreSkip the Treasure Hunt – Give Your Family a Roadmap!
More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/skip-the-treasure-hunt-give-your-family-a-roadmap/ The Gift of a Clearly Established Estate Plan The last thing your heirs need while grieving your death is a jumble of confusing paperwork. Guest Article by Terry Doherty My parents were planners. If we were getting together as a family; three weeks before, Mom would call to let us know she was worki… Read More
Read MoreDiagnosing Alzheimer's with Cognoptix 5-Minute Eye Test
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“This simple eye test has the potential to change the way that Alzheimer’s is detected and managed,” said Carl Sadowsky, MD. Today, only about 5% of patients …… Read More
Read MoreYour Many Identities: Looking for Your "Self" in Writing – The Page Listens
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In addition to “caregiver,” what might you be called? How do all of these identities contribute to your perspective?… Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the Unique Stressors of Working Caregivers(Canada)
More at… http://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/professional-development/understanding-the-unique-stressors-of-working-caregiverscanada/ As a New York Times article recently noted, the best healthcare insurance in the U.S. might be “daughter care.” That is: having a healthy daughter who can tend to your needs in older age. The Times article built upon research on dementia caregiving published in the journal Neurology, which said,… Read More
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