By | Published: February 5, 2011
Professional caregivers know that working as a caregiver requires both physical and emotional strength. No two days are alike and seniors may suffer from memory loss and other age-related diseases that progress slowly. A Gallup Poll now confirms that family caregivers suffer from poorer health, especially if they are also working a full time job.
By | Published: February 4, 2011
By Lisa Gibbs January 24, 2011: 5:17 PM ET (MONEY Magazine) — If you have long-term-care insurance, get ready for sticker shock.
By | Published: February 4, 2011
In 2006, experts at Johns Hopkins University estimated that over 26 million people globally were living with Alzheimer’s disease. They also projected that instances of Alzheimer’s disease would increase globally to more than 106 million cases by the year 2050
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By | Published: February 3, 2011
We’ve mentioned the topic of depression before but with the winter upon us, we need to check in on this serious concern. The Family Caregiver Alliance has reported that up to 40% of all caregivers suffer from depression. That is a staggering statistic! In addition, Maria Shriver (who just lost her dad, Sargent Shriver, to Alzheimer’s disease) has a new report called, “A Woman’s Nation Takes On Alzheimer’s ” which mentions research demonstrating that dementia caregivers have increased risk of having high stress hormones, less active immune function and have a greater chance of developing heart disease.
By melissa | Published: February 3, 2011
Dear 101ElderCare.com Readers, Welcome to the Senior Care Newsletter (2/3/2011). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: 101ElderCare.com .
By | Published: February 2, 2011
Senior caregivers for seniors with Parkinson’s disease know the many challenges this disease presents for caregiving: taking medications on time throughout the day, monitoring for falls and understanding memory loss that can occur. Scientists have just identified 5 new genes linked to Parkinson’s disease which could soon lead to a diagnostic test for the disease which currently has no cure. It usually strikes around age 50 but some, such as actor Michael J. Fox, develop the disease earlier
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By | Published: February 2, 2011
When I first saw this video, I could not stop laughing. It was so great to see them step out of their element. The looks on some of their faces were priceless. Can you imagine the looks on the kids faces who they were singing for? They did this for a youth camp. This video has over a million hits on you tube. Talk about viral! Is you senior loved one having fun like this? I hope so. Encourage them! Show them what it’s like to be a kid again. We all have a little kid in us…..just waiting to break free. Go! Be a kid as much as you can!! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Related posts: STC (Senior Texting Codes) As with cellphones, and computers, Seniors are flocking to the newest forms of communication: Texting and Tweets. I can count myself as being new to…
By | Published: February 2, 2011
Miriam Russell, 91, a resident at The Harrison, an Indianapolis area retirement community says she is the happiest she has ever been. “I know young people think all old people are grumpy,” Russell laughed, “but I am really smiling more and enjoying life more than I ever have.” The National Academy of Sciences agrees with
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By | Published: February 2, 2011
Professional caregivers assist with companion care and nursing aide care for seniors. Companion care means keeping the daily schedule of events on track, such as meals and medications and being there to help with any ordinary daily tasks. Many times seniors with memory loss or who are grieving from losing a loved one just need someone to talk with and to be there to help with meals, light housekeeping and errands. Nursing aide care involves more hands-on assistance such as help with bathing, toileting and dressing. Some seniors will require assistance from a certified nursing aide who is trained to assist with everything from feeding tubes to monitoring special diets and assisting with personal care needs
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By melissa | Published: February 1, 2011
In this “Expert Opinion” interview, Arnold Whitman, CEO of Formation Capital, discusses the tremendous future of the skilled nursing industry and how the modernization of the sector will contribute to its future success.
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