Archive for September 2017

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tips-caregivers/a-new-way-to-get-involved-in-medical-research/ Clinical Trials at Your Fingertips Clinical trials offer patients and caregivers the opportunity to be involved in their family’s medical care. Their participation in dementia research will help shape the future of medicine. Unfortunately, most people don’t know about clinical trials. For those … Read More

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Karen Peterson founded Move with Balance, an exercise program designed to help prevent falls and falls-related injuries in seniors in 2005. Upon receiving a grant from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Peterson set about creating a version of Move with Balance designed specifically for ind… Read More

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(August 10, 2017) —  The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is now accepting nominations for its 2017 “Dementia Care Professional of the Year.” The honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence in care, compassionate performance above and beyond expec… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/how-to-avoid-crippling-falls-after-age-50/ Balance declines with age, but you can take steps now to avoid an injury By Edmund O. Lawler When he asks people over 50 if they can stand on one foot while maintaining their balance, most will confidently reply “yes,” says Michael E. Rogers, head of the Center for Physical Activity and Aging at… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-inspiration/walking-shoes-for-alzheimers-cure/ Time to break out those walking shoes. The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s approaches every fall. For some, those walking shoes may need replacing after so many Walks. Walks are preceded by a flurry of announcements – the promise of the magic bullet “cure” just around the corner. While ra… Read More

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Life gives people plenty of reasons to be stressed. Relationship problems, child-rearing issues, job woes and a lack of money are just some of life’s complications that can weigh people down – and cause health problems. “It’s difficult to stay healthy and energized when stress is a daily … Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/what-it-means-to-be-a-childfree-older-adult/ Part of the TRANSFORMING LIFE AS WE AGE SPECIAL REPORT (This article was originally published on Caring.com.) As age-related health issues make it tougher to get around and stay independent, most older adults at some point will rely on a family member for help. Usually, one or more adult children w… Read More

More at… https://starlightcaregivers.com/blog/the-potentially-deadly-condition-that-may-follow-a-hospital-stay/ It happens more often to people over 60, and airline travel is another risk factor Venous thromboembolism (VTE) might be the most serious condition you’ve never heard of. The disease starts with a blood clot, or thrombosis, that forms in a deep vein in the leg (or, less frequently, the arm). This … Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/why-so-many-have-so-little/ Immigrant Parents’ Money Management Lessons My parents immigrated to America for a better life. My father arrived with his mother through Ellis Island in 1920. My mother arrived nearly 30 years later. They met at church and married. Both modeled the old-time work ethic and a spirit of self-rel… Read More

More at… https://alzfdn.org/alzheimers-foundation-america-celebrates-grand-opening-new-education-resource-center/

  (August 11, 2017)—The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Education and Resource Center.  Care partners from a variety of different local organizations and AFA staff joined AFA President & CEO, Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. in cutting t… Read More