Help wanted: Iowa's 350,000 family caregivers play critical role

By ACA | April 10, 2017

Chelsea Keenan The Gazette Iowa has few resources to prepare caregivers for complex medical tasks Julee Vinz smiles as her sister Michele Vinz does her hair at their condo in Des Moines on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Michele gave up her job and moved from San Diego to Des Moines to care full time for…

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Pleasant ambience complements good nutrition

By ACA | June 6, 2016

Ruth Z.W. Johnson Posted Jun. 6, 2016 at 12:01 AM   Today’s column is the second in a series that will address practical ways caregivers can enhance the physical, mental and spiritual health of their loved ones. Last week’s topic was nutrition. Of course, the first guideline is taking into consideration any dietary restrictions, followed…

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