Archive for July 2017

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/caregiving-and-resentment/

Resentment seems to be a regular companion for caregivers.  It comes in flash points when we feel presumed upon, undervalued, and unappreciated. That resentment, however, cripples us as caregivers far more than it negatively affects others. A pianist for even longer than my three decades as a … Read More

More at… http://www.modern-senior.com/healthy-holiday-eating-tips-diabetics/ When you think of the holidays, there are a few things that often come to mind: family, shopping and good food. For people suffering with diabetes and working to manage the disease, the holidays can be a time of stress.  With some simple preparation and planning, holiday meals don’t have to disru… Read More

More at… http://www.caregivingclub.com/dan-gasby-b-smith-the-hope-to-end-alzheimers/ “I have a dream of a world without Alzheimer’s.” –Dan Gasby Dan Gasby and his celebrated wife B. Smith (known as Barbara to family and close friends) have always been partners – in love, in business, in life. As a former model turned beloved lifestyle icon with cookbooks, r… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/how-to-help-parents-stay-at-home-longer/

As aging parents creep past retirement age and into their 70s and 80s, adult children are faced with the same conundrum: how can they enable their mothers and fathers to stay in their homes longer, rather than send their loved one to a retirement home or similar facility? According to the AARP, 3… Read More

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