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Caregivers Benefit from Internet Tools

In honor of National Family Caregiver Month: The month is coming to an end, but the job of the caregiver does not. Take a moment to thank a caregiver whenever you have the opportunity and if you are a caregiver, don’t hesitate to reach out to a support network online…

Improving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility – Aging In Place

Tips For The Accessible Home By Patricia Moore Accessibility to a home–both indoors and out — is important to help people of all ages maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay in their homes and familiar environments longer.…

Create a Support Network in Your Hour of Need

WE ALL NEED SUPPORT Are you , or someone you know, facing or dealing with a health crisis? Are you desperate for a little extra help and support but don’t know where to turn? Now, you don’t have to go it alone. Ten years ago my husband had a heart…

“Sundowning”

Sundowning is a pattern of behavior that occurs in the evening after the sun goes down in elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. You may notice that your charge, who may be somewhat lucid during daylight hours, loses ground in the evenings. My mother exhibited this behavior in varying degrees for…

Accepting the Role of Caregiver to Aging Parents

The role of caregiver to aging parents can be a rugged journey along a treacherous path of frustration and indecision. As children of aging parents, we are often right in the middle of the busiest part of our own lives. Growing children, stressful careers, financial concerns, an empty nest loom…

SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS

There are many caregiving blogs offering support, advice and information for the caregiver. Each has something unique to offer and worth a visit if you are caring for a loved one. It’s a great place to talk about issues that concern you and see how others are handling their particular…