Archive for September 2017

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/puzzled-by-her-mothers-emotions-after-stroke-and-dementia/ Karen Miller’s mother suffered a massive stroke at age fifty. “My mother’s stroke caused paralysis on her right side and took away her ability to speak. Also, she didn’t recognize her reflection in the mirror,” said Karen during a recent interview. “Mom became e… Read More

More at… http://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/development-training/navigating-senior-care-options-professional-caregiver-webinar/

This web seminar will address the variety of options available to older adults in need of assistance, including resources for staying at home with in-home help, and alternative housing options.

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Last week, AFA awarded a $5,000 grant to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Punta Gorda, Fla. The group will use the grant to expand its Project Lifesaver program, which . The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has been a Project Lifesaver member since 2009. Tammy Wilkie, communi… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/caregiver-joey-daley-inspires/ Caregivers like Joey Daley, father of three, take the initiative to follow the first tip of caregiving: Learn as much as you can about your loved one’s disease or illness to know what to expect. If that’s not enough, Joey took an even bigger step. He’s helping raise awareness of de… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/voices-with-dementia/john-sandblom-winding-road-ends-in-atypical-alzheimers/ Life-long Iowa-based John Sandblom, co-founded Dementia Alliance International (DAI) to support, educate, and advocate for people living with dementia worldwide. What many people don’t realize is John and his fellow DAI members all live with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s, Lewy bodies, vascular,… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/my-loved-one-isnt-a-burden/

The most common term for discussing the difficulties that come with supporting a loved one through a health crisis, long-term illness, or disability is “caregiver burden.” While it’s a succinct way to sum up the challenges of caregiving, of which there are many, it also sounds a… Read More

More at… http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/qa-tool/info-2016/what-is-a-geriatric-care-manager.html An initial consultation typically runs $175, and hourly fees average $74,
according to a recent AARP survey. A well-trained care manager can help
individuals …… Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/5-ways-to-honor-yourself-and-your-loved-one-after-loss/

Grief is often a foreign feeling for most until they are faced with it head on. When you lose a loved one, it can be hard to do much of anything, but life must go on. From the heirloom furniture passed through generations to old love notes, choices are thrust into your lap whether you […]</… Read More

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More at… http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/qa-tool/info-2016/giving-caregivers-a-break-respite.html AARP Logo. AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50
and older improve the quality of their lives. About AARP · AARP Press Center …… Read More