Archive for May 2018

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/geriatric-professional-resources/development-training/managing-arthritis-in-older-adults/

This webinar focuses on support for family caregivers of older adults with arthritis.

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More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/paid-caregiving-vs-unpaid-caregiving-what-you-should-know/ As a caregiver for a loved one, you likely know the majority of caregiving doesn’t come with a paycheck. If new to caregiving or considering making a change in your current arrangements, you need to think about the differences between paid and unpaid caregiving. Below is a consideration of both pa… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/reaching-out-for-help-youll-know-when-the-time-is-right/ My husband just celebrated the five year anniversary of the accident that changed our lives forever. Many people ask us why we “celebrate” the anniversary of the tragic incident that left him with a debilitating spinal injury. Often I simply say explain that we celebrate because he’s alive. On… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/a-very-important-meeting/ A very important meeting on the calendar for months, long before these mental health symptoms reappeared. Who knew back when it was scheduled that on the day of this very important meeting my husband would be in the midst of a mental health breakdown? My dad was called in to be in the house with [&#… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/deep-vein-thrombosis-its-impact-on-seniors-what-to-know-about-the-sitting-disease/ Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) can occur at any age, but adults who are 60 years or older are at a greater risk of developing the condition. These blood clots form in the deep vein of a person’s body, such as in the leg or arm, and they can be particularly dangerous if pieces of the clot […]… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/the-caregivers-voice-video-channel/videos-to-help-caregivers-and-people-with-dementia/ This edition of The Caregiver’s Voice VIDEO features the UK-based Singing for the Brain music program for people with dementia, runner and movie producer, Suzy Bishop, whose active life slowed down prematurely due to younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease, and in case you missed it, CBS Medic… Read More