Senator John McCain’s recent diagnosis of brain cancer has many people thinking about this frightening disease. The senator’s brain tumor was discovered during a […]
Helping your Parent Overcome Fatigue
4 August 2017,
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As a family caregiver, you’ve noticed your parent sleeping a little bit more in the recliner. They no longer spend time in the garden […]
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
25 July 2017,
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Throughout the United States there are approximately 1.3 million people living with a degenerative condition known as Lewy Body Dementia or dementia with Lewy […]
Using Scheduling to Ease The Stress of Long Distance Caregiving
18 July 2017,
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Being a family caregiver for an elderly adult is stressful, but this can be particularly so when you live at a distance from your […]
Are There Some Health Screenings that Your Loved One Is Missing?
14 July 2017,
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Your elderly loved one may not enjoy being poked and prodded at her doctor’s office, but these health screenings are important to make sure […]
Caring for a Parent with Dementia
6 July 2017,
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A common phrase reiterated time and again among writers is “show, don’t tell.” When you’re involved in a story, you don’t want to tell […]
