More helpful publications from Scientific American From Dr. Peter V. Rabins, one of the nation’s leading experts on the care and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. * * * * * * * *…
More helpful publications from Scientific American From Dr. Peter V. Rabins, one of the nation’s leading experts on the care and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. * * * * * * * *…
Alzheimer’s Outlook 2015 An exclusive forum on Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment — where a panel of leading experts shares what’s new, what’s ahead, and what really matters for anyone confronting the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. * *…
August 6, 2015 Webinar: Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resources Corrected Date: Thursday, August 13, 2015, 2:00-3:30 p.m. ET September 23 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day! Join the National Council on Aging for a webinar on new resources and tools to use…
They weren’t in my pockets. Suddenly I realized I must have left them in the car. Frantically, I headed for the car park. My husband has scolded me many times for leaving my keys in the car’s ignition.…
Here is a good article about Hospice care. http://www.nextavenue.org/article/2015-02/common-myths-hospice-care-debunked
Some good advice on the risks involved in directly hiring a caregiver vs. using a business that specializes in it. Dan Flavin Article by Rona S. from Caregiver.com http://caregiver.com/channels/ltc/articles/hiring_private_duty.htm
Remember laughing is the best medicine! ABOUT GROWING OLDER… First ~Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. Second ~ The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting…
A Nonagenarian Minister’s Wit and Wisdom Times change, truth doesn’t. My dad always said, “A great deal of good can be done if you don’t care who gets the credit.” He knew that the most satisfying thing in life is…
There is a safety summit being put on by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue. McLean Community center, here are the details. Senior Safety Summit: “Safety in Our Community – Preventing the 911 Call” On February 6, Dranesville Supervisor John…
Interesting statistic that “Caregiving (for a family member) has been shown to reduce work productivity by 18.5%.” http://penroseseniorcareauditors.com/working-american-caregivers-infographic