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November is National Caregiver’s Month
Support for the caregiver has grown by leaps and bounds since I cared for my aging parents ten plus years ago. It was a frustrating and lonely road at that and my siblings…
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Cures for “Midlife Madness Fatigue”
There’s a lesson to be learned by those just beginning their journey into midlife from my experiences that I describe in Midlife Madness. The most important of which is that it’s time to…
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You Don’t Have to Be “Elderly” to Be Affected by Excessive Summer Heat
We hear all the time that heat stress (hypothermia) is a serious issue for the elderly. Of course, it’s absolutely true! What we may not be considering is that while most of us…
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Shelley Webb, RN ~ “The Intentional Caregiver”
Shelley Webb, RN is “The Intentional Caregiver”. With more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse, RN Case Manager, Geriatric Care Manager and caregiver to her father, she has a wealth…
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“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…
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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…
