MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'The CareGiver' source. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:08:33 +0100 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/445573098/caregiver-stress-check.html I wrote many times on this blog about caregiver stress. It is a real problem nationally. Feeling stressed? You can take the Caregiver Stress Test by following this link. (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943626 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1943626 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/434843053/using-internet-promotes-memory-and.html Learning how to execute sophisticated searches on search engines like Google is good for your brain. Over the long haul it keeps your brain sharp and promotes brain health clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comI just finished reading an article about how using the Internet promotes memory and a healthy brain. This should be of great interest to the millions of baby boomers facing the possibility of Alzheimer's disease in their future. A Pew/Internet study showed that seventy five percent of Leading Boomers (age 51-59) use the Internet. The numbers are lower for Matures (age 60-69) at fifty four percent.The brain study found that Internet savvy users that use search experienced greater brain activity. While there are no conclusive studies at this time, boomers should be thinking ab... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1915144 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1915144 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/412294403/ly450139-phase-iii-clincal-trial-on.html Read the complete article at the Alzheimer's Reading RoomThis clinical trial is worth considering. Patients who initially receive placebo (inactive sugar pill) will at a certain point in the study be switched over to active drug, LY450139. This means every participant gets the drug. Additionally, all patients who complete this study will have the option to continue receiving LY450139 by participating in an open label study.This means you can continue receiving the drug free of charge after participation in the clinical trial. LY450139 is being tested to see if it can slow the progression associated with Alzheimer's disease by inhibiting gamma-secretase, an enzyme that can create a sticky protein called amyloid beta. Slowing the rate of disease progression could preserve independent functio... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853866 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1853866 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/412294402/ten-million-baby-boomers-likely-to.html Read the complete text of this article at the Alzheimer's Reading Room• Every 71 seconds someone develops Alzheimer’s disease.• Alzheimer’s disease is now the sixth leading cause of death (recently surpassing diabetes).• One in every eight adults over the age of 65 suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.• One out of every two adults over the age of 85 suffers from Alzheimer’s disease.• Ten million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in their lifetime." Amazon.com Widgets (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853865 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1853865 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/406726790/see-signs-of-alzheimers-free-guide.html This free guide is an excellent resource and should be especially interesting to baby boomers. The guide includes: information about Alzheimer's disease, information about a prescription treatment option, a doctor discussion guide, and caregiving tips.While you are on the website obtaining this free resource guide you can also select an option that allows a caregiving nurse to call you and discuss Alzheimer's topics. The nurse can help you identify issues to discuss with your doctor, answer questions about Alzheimer's, and provide you with important tips and resources in your area.To obtain this free material go to See The Signs.You can also visit these interesting areas while you are on the website.Signs & SymptomsSymptom ScreenerOriginal content the Alzheimer's Reading Room Amazon.co... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837586 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837586 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/388791414/helping-those-who-help-others-modified.html I found this video to be wonderfully enlightening. I would suggest that all Caregivers and family/friends of caregivers take the time to view this video. Often overlooked, caregivers can suffer from depression. The job tends to wear you down over time.The Modified Caregiver Strain Index helps to determine the level of strain a caregiver is experiencing. The combination of stress and burden does effect a caregivers' overall health. The index assesses 13 aspects of physical health, family finances, social interactions, time demands, and employment. By identifying the sources and degree of strain, the index can help in the selection of interventions that can be used to alleviate caregivers' strain and improve the lives of caregivers and care recipients. To watch this free video Helping those ... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783108 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1783108 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/364422022/free-online-publications-about.html clipped from www.niapublications.orgAcute Hospitalization and Alzheimer's DiseaseAD: A Caregiver and Patient Resource ListCaregiver Guide: Tips for AD CaregiversCaregiving Basics: A Resource List (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705063 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705063 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/363562173/tell-next-us-president-to-make.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comOn January 20, 2009 - just a little more than five months from now - a new President of the United States will take office.No matter who you want to win the election, as supporters of the Alzheimer's Association, there is one thing on which we all agree: the next president must make the United States the world leader in Alzheimer care and research!That's why, as part of our advocacy and awareness initiatives for World Alzheimer's Day, we're asking caring and compassionate individuals like you to sign the Alzheimer's Association Proclamation to the next President! Make your voice heard in support of more Alzheimer care and research!We need at least 50,000 signatures to be delivered to the new president in January!Inauguration Day may seem far a... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1705064 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1705064 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/360650637/caregiving-resources.html Family Caregiver Alliance. Offers tips on a wide range of topics, including how to hire help, hold a family meeting, balance work and caregiving, find important papers, and decide whether parents should move in with an adult child. National Alliance for Caregiving. Reviews of more than 1,000 books, videos, Web sites and links.National Family Caregivers Association. Provides statistics, research and policy reports, tip sheets, first-person accounts, a newsletter and an exhaustive resource list.Family Caregiving 101. A separate "how-to" site by the NFCA with advice on time management, asking for help, navigating the health care maze and communicating with insurance companies and hospitals.MetLife Mature Market Institute. Reports from a research arm of the insurance company on the price of as... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1694064 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1694064 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/357491377/faq-taurx-therapeutics-and-rember.html There is a lot of buzz right now about rember. People want to know more about rember, how it works, and when it might become available. We answer these frequently asked questions on the next page. New research findings point to a new treatment that appears to slow the progress of Alzheimer's by 81% over a year. The product - remberTM - is the first drug to act to arrest the progression of Alzheimer's disease by targeting the tangles which are highly correlated with the disease.What is rember and how is it supposed to work?rember is a new version of an existing chemical substance, but modified especially to be used as a drug for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s. The chemical, called MTC, has been used in the past to treat urinary tract infections and other conditions.TauRx Ther... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686644 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1686644 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/355442403/do-you-have-silver-alert-program-in.html This article points out the need for a national Silver Alert program. Right now only ten states have the program. Sadly, Florida is not one of these state. If you are concerned about this you should consider writing to your state representative and attaching this article or the article from The New Old Age.I encourage you to read when Mom Goes Missing to learn more about the Silver Alert program and the growing problem with wandering seniors.The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease and Memory Loss in Later Life (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679714 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1679714 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/354561705/special-reminder-pbs-presents-future-of.html PBS will present a special evening of programming focused on Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, August 3 starting at 9 p.m.The programming starts with a national encore broadcast of the Emmy-Award-winning THE FORGETTING: A Portrait of Alzheimer's, followed by a new half-hour discussion, The Future of Alzheimer's, moderated by actor and Alzheimer's champion David Hyde Pierce. Amazon.com Widgets (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677463 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1677463 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/351763438/diverse-approaches-to-alzheimer.html clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comA lot of good and encouraging news continues to come out of this week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease 2008.--18-Month Data from an Extension of a Pivotal Trial of Dimebon in Alzheimer's--First U.S. Double-Blind Phase II Clinical Trial of IVIg (Immunotherapy) in Alzheimer's--Phase II Immunotherapy Trial with LY2062430 in Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's--Antidementia Drugs Contribute to Longer Life in People with Alzheimer's Read More......  (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671913 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1671913 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/351002612/abnormal-thyroid-levels-can-increase.html A year or so ago I first read about hyperthyroidism and its connection to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. I asked our doctor to check my mother. He termed the results as suspicious and prescribed a drug for her thyroid. After about two months my mother started smiling more and laughing. Was it the drug? I'll never know for certain. Buy, my belief is it does help. If you have a loved one suffering from an early stage of Alzheimer's or dementia I suggest you get the thyroid checked. clipped from www.healthnews.comThyroid disease, resulting from either low or high thyrotropin levels, has been found to be associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease in women only. Thyrotropin is a hormone that affects thyroid gland function and thyroid hormone levels. When a patient has low level... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668798 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1668798 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/348663610/new-research-shows-that-people-with.html I have been writing about Alzheimer's and exercise on the Alzheimer's Reading Room blog for years. I believe that exercise is a key component in fighting off the devastating effects of Alzheimer's on my mother--now 92 years old.Exercising in a gym also gives my mother an added boost by keeping her socialized. Most days my mother goes kicking and screaming to the gym. On the way out she has a smile on her face, better balance while walking, and I feel like we are fighting the good fight.I should mention that I am also getting some obvious benefits. If you are predisposed to Alzheimer's by birth you really need to incorporate Alzheimer's into your daily return. clipped from www.alz.orgPeople with early Alzheimer’s disease who had better fitness ratings had less atrophy in key brain areas a... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1661069 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1661069 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/344753829/pet-doors-opening-at-assisted-living.html This is an excellent article that I read at HealthCentral.com. I know from first hand experience about the wonderful effect a cat can have on a person suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Just watching this effect can bring you joy and happiness.Follow the link in the clip to read the entire article. It is a good read. clipped from www.healthcentral.comWhen the elderly woman first arrived at Brooke Grove Retirement Village in Sandy Spring,Md., some of the staffers were skeptical when they saw she had brought her cat along.The woman, in the early stages of dementia, "floated in and out," according to Jackie Carson, the assisted living administrator at Brooke Grove, a center specializing in Alzheimer's care.Staffers had to help the woman remember to feed the cat, and some were initially r... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652693 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1652693 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/344753828/health-benefits-of-pets.html I know first hand how a cat can benefit a person suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's. Also, see the article below from HealthCentral.com for more about the benefits of pets in assisted living facilities. clipped from www.cdc.govMost households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of the health benefits of pets are listed below.Pets can decrease your:Blood pressureCholesterol levelsTriglyceride levelsFeelings of lonelinessPets can increase your:Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activitiesOpportunities for socializationHealth Benefits of Pet-Ownership Strengthens Human-Animal BondThe American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) issued a statement supporting the health benefits of animal companionship for people. Health Be... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652692 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1652692 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/343122069/does-etanercept-enbrel-work-on.html A study reported in the journal BioMed Central BMC Neurology showed that 12 patients improved language recall shortly after treatment with Enbrel, or etanercept, a rheumatoid arthritis drug. The study conducted by Dr. Edward Tobinick, director of the Institute for Neurological Research, was conducted in house without any of the controls usually seen in clinical trials.The study is limited because people knew they were getting the drug and the result could be explained by the "placebo" effect. It is not unusual for Alzheimer's patients to show improvement in open-label studies.One has to wonder about Dr. Tobinck's real motives since he charges $10,000-$40,000 per treatment. An outrageous price in my opinion. He does hold several patents on a special method of injecting the drug into the nec... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646499 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1646499 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/337967781/ive-learned-about-long-term-cares.html This is an excellent read. Paul R. Willging was involved in long-term care policy development at the highest levels for more than 20 years but he really learned what it is all about when he to find long term care for his mother.You can read the entire article by following the link in the clip. clipped from www.ltlmagazine.comYou’d think I’d know it all by now. But let me tell you, nothing brings the real issues of long-term care home in a more compelling fashion than confronting them personally. As I write this piece, I’ve just returned from Minnesota, where multiple siblings and I spent a fascinating, frustrating, and educational week seeking an appropriate long-term care community for Mom.  (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631747 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:15:52 +0100 1631747 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/337967778/which-drugs-do-and-dont-increase-fall.html clipped from blogs.wsj.comFalls are the leading cause of injury deaths for people 65 and older, and they’re the most frequent reason for trauma admissions among the elderly, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.Drugs ranging from sleeping pills to painkillers can make people woozy, confused or interfere with balance. To cut the risk of falls, the UNC researchers are focusing on the options among nine groups of medicines. For a look at the best and worst choices by category, see the appendices to the study in the June issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy.The basic problem is that patients — and even their physicians — are unlikely to be aware of all the side effects that common medicines can have, Susan Blalock, an associate professor at UNC... The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631746 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:08:19 +0100 1631746 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/330044448/what-i-wish-id-done-differently.html Been there, done that. An excellent article worth reading and passing along to friend. I found out that one of the most important decision that can ever be made is the selection of an excellent personal physician. Are they still updating their education? This is one question I would ask. And the first thing I would recommend is asking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596949 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:05:23 +0100 1596949 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/330044446/docs-bailing-out-of-medicare-medicaid.html Click the link in the clip to read about this disturbing trend. clipped from abcnews.go.comPlummeting Reimbursement Rates Have Some Doctors Looking for a Way Out  [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596948 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:49:13 +0100 1596948 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/316258016/50-communication-tips-and-techniques.html You just can't get enough tips on communication. The RNCentral website put together 50 tips with links to more and more information. When you have the time its worth a visit. Follow the link in the clip and get this useful information. clipped from www.rncentral.comWhether you're a professional nurse or just taking care of a loved one, you're... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1531911 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1531911 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/262746393/say-hello-to-dr-nurse.html If you are a caregiver like me you will realize the importance of this new breed of nurses. Physicians and the medical field are resisting this new change. Not only are nurse doctors necessary they will be welcomed with open arms by our aging population. clipped from blogs.wsj.comNursing schools are making a push to award doctor of nursing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344710 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1344710 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/243957078/book-to-help-alzheimer-patients.html clipped from www.craegmoor.co.ukA charity dedicated to Alzheimer's disease has dreamt up an innovative idea which could help to reassure sufferers and help them to remember.Alzheimer's Support, a charity in Trowbridge, has created the concept of a 'Life Book', which comprises both a photo album and a scrapbook to help patients remember important... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1270765 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1270765 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/243957077/stigma-and-denial-delay-diagnosis-of.html Concern about stigma and denial of symptoms can delay a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease by more than two years (28.7 months) on average after symptoms appear, according to a new survey from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA). Stigma and Denial Delay Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Caregivers Face Particular Troubles NEW YORK -- Concern about... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1270764 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1270764 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/217948215/validation-breakthrough-simple.html Here ya go Sahara. Thank you for your very nice comments. clipped from alzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.comYou might get the impression from the title that this book is only for professionals; this is not the case. The validation theory works and it is simple to apply. The case studies are invaluable and provide you with specific situations that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161329 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1161329 http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheCaregiver/~3/200052002/new-survey-shows-confronting-alzheimer.html You can read more on the survey by following the source link. clipped from www.medicalnewstoday.comIn a new national survey conducted by Hart Research, more than two out of three Americans polled (68 percent) think it is important to increase the amount of Alzheimer disease research funding and two out of three voters (67 percent) would be more... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: The CareGiver) The CareGiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1093282 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1093282