Archive for May 2018

More at… http://thecaregiversvoice.com/avadian-musings/memory-it-changes-over-the-years/ Twenty-two years ago, I devoured anything I could learn about the brain. I tried to understand what was happening to my father’s mind / brain as he lived with Alzheimer’s. I remain fascinated by the brain. We’re learning so much about the computer in our head – far more than … Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/8-questions-to-ask-before-your-parents-move-in-with-you/ Even in the closest of families, in the best of circumstances, having a parent move in with your family can cause a significant strain. It is best to be honest about the impact of such an arrangement on you and your family. Talk with your family about the potential new living arrangement and ask how… Read More

More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/older-americans-are-hooked-on-vitamins-despite-scarce-evidence-they-work/ When she was a young physician, Dr. Martha Gulati noticed that many of her mentors were prescribing vitamin E and folic acid to patients. Preliminary studies in the early 1990s had linked both supplements to a lower risk of heart disease. She urged her father to pop the pills as well: “Dad, you … Read More

More at… https://www.caregiverstress.com/elder-financial/helping-seniors-finances/ltci/

Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is one of many different ways individuals can help pay for their long-term care needs later in life. Learn how to navigate your policy.

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More at… http://thecaregiverspace.org/vitamin-d-supplements-are-widely-overused-doctors-warn/ Doctors are warning about vitamin D again, and it’s not the “we need more” news you might expect. Instead, they say there’s too much needless testing and too many people taking too many pills for a problem that few people truly have. The nutrient is crucial for strong bones and may play a ro… Read More