Archive for April 2018
Alzheimer's & Deep Brain Stimulation at USF
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Patients with mild Alzheimer’s have had a deep brain stimulation (DBS) system implanted in this study to evaluate the safety and potential clinical benefit of DBS of the fornix (DBS-f), a major…… Read More
Read MoreDoes Medicare Pay for Home Care_
More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/does-medicare-cover-home-care.html Yes, in some instances, Medicare pays for certain care deemed medically necessary for up to 60 days. … En español | Yes, in some instances, Medicare pays for certain care deemed medically necessa…… Read More
Read MoreThe Caregiver’s Voice Review – Shelved
More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/tcv-review/shelved-a-memoir-of-aging-in-america/ Sue Matthews Petrovski’s Shelved is a practical down-to-earth “Memoir of Aging in America.” For those brave enough to take a peek into the future, Petrovski offers an objective view without being preachy; instead, she comes across as a dear friend. At 85-years old, Petrovski expresses the impa… Read More
Read MoreWhat is a Geriatric Care Manager_
More at… https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/geriatric-care-manager.html What is a geriatric care manager? … A geriatric care manager is someone who can be hired to assess an older person s social and medical needs, arrange services and monitor care. … En español | …… Read More
Read MoreMayo Clinic's Better Way to Test Dementia
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Researchers at Mayo Clinic developed a new scoring system to help determine which elderly people may be at a higher risk of developing the memory and thinking problems that can lead to dementia……. Read More
Read MoreThe Page Listens with Caregiver Author, Lisa Hirsch
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The Page Listen’s host Adrienne Gruberg, welcomes friend and caregiver author Lisa Hirsch on the show to talk about her writing process and what it took to tell her own caregiving story…. Read More
Read MoreExelon Patch (Rivastigmine Patch) for Alzheimer's
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How to use the Exelon Patch to help with the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Learn about it’s benefits & advantages…. Read More
Read MoreTargeting your lower abs and thighs – PhysEd for Caregivers
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Part Two of our abs exercises! Flutters and criss-crosses help work our lower abs, inner thighs and outer thighs. If you’re tired, that’s okay! Rest for 30 seconds and resume…. Read More
Read MorePhysEd for Caregivers: Embarking on Your Fitness Program
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PhysEd for Caregivers: Embarking on Your Fitness Program…. Read More
Read MoreThis
More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/this/ This. I hate it. I hate that I have to know what it is. I hate that I have to use it more and more every day. I hate that I actually own this after “renting for two years” through my insurance company. I hate that it tends to break and is no longer covered […]… Read More
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