Dr. Hernández discusses what successes are to the caregiver, how she feels they are unique to each caregiving situation and how the government sees it all. She also speaks about the caregiving initiative.
Dr. Hernández discusses the legal aspects of the Olmstead Act; the responsibility of the individual states. Caregivers need to check into what is being done in their state and begin demanding that they take action if they haven’t already done so.
Medicare provides an opportunity to sign up for Prescription Drug Discount Plan for the elderly. The article lists pros and cons of the Plan.
This article relates a family scenario in which hoarding has become a problem. It gives probable reasons for this characteristic of dementia victims. The article concludes with ten tips for family caregivers.
This article is brief, but to the point. It gives the reason for wandering and tips to help the family cope with this troubling life pattern.
This article explains situations that can cause an outburst of anger in the dementia victim to the family caregiver. It concludes with tips on how to deal with such situations.
The purpose for viewing any crisis occurring within a person’s life as potential for spiritual awakening is to help an individual use the crisis to maximize its usefulness in his/her own personal development. The author describes how to identify and cope.
Nine 3-5 minute segments of seated stretching & deep breathing helps to maintain your strength & flexibility while relieving stress & tension from sitting too long, working non stop and worrying.
A new study finds higher blood pressure is linked to depression, but only in people with a family history of hypertension.
During the freezing temperatures who is at risk? How do you care for someone with hypothermia? How do you assure your home is heated safely?
The author discusses that caregiving isn’t a pathology. She speaks about going with the flow, finding peace and balance from within.
How we discover and let go of our old beliefs about aging can open us to new, more joyful ways of being through being aware and making choices.
