MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'care giver'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:28:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015298&cid=t_108843_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2F21%2Fdont-be-a-jerk%2F I didn’t draw the graph at right. It was made by a woman named Jessica Hagy over at www.thisisindexed.com. Jessica is not in the medical profession. She draws her observations about the world on index cards and posts them online. She also has a long and growing list of blogging awards from around the world. Mostly due to her brilliantly irreverent style and her ability to make social observations that resonate with people. Like this one. It’s a sad but true observation. For some reason, it seems like many medical personnel have an interesting combination of helpfulness and jerkiness. Why do you suppose that is? I’ve thought a lot about that over the years. I think a friend of mine, Steve Brien put it best when he said, “Some of us still have a lot of us still in u... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015298 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:28:03 +0100 3015298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807614&cid=t_108843_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2F17%2Fwhat-is-muscular-dystrophy-anyway%2F Since we’ve been talking about the fill the boot campaign the annual MDA telethon, why not use our “what is” series to take a closer look at the group of diseases we commonly refer to as muscular dystrophy. While most EMS caregivers have a general idea of what to expect in a muscular dystrophy presentation, few of us are as knowledgeable as we should be about what muscular dystrophy is and what it does to the body. Let’s take a closer look. While we tead to refer to muscular dystrophy as a single defined disease process, it is actually a group of disease that share some common characteristics. Add to that the fact that all of these diseases are degenerative in nature and you can imagine how remarkably different these patients can be. The nine primary diseases in... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807614 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:17:02 +0100 2807614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914745&cid=t_108843_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-10-29-cancer-treatment%2Flesly-is-losing-the-love-of-her-life-to-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Lesly shares how she is living the last days together with the only love of her live who is suffering with metastatic liver cancer. She left her condolences in a comment at Patrick’s post who very recently lost his father due to metastatic liver cancer.   Thanks to the cancer stories you leave on our blog, people that go the same path don’t have to walk it alone.   Thanks Lesly, Patrick and all others for contributing to this website and as such contributing to the life of others!   Like you say Lesly, love indeed is a beautiful thing. It gives the motivation to do the things needed to be done when you take care of your loved one.   51 is way too young to go I find, be it due to cancer or any other disease.   Cherish the precious time together as long a... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914745 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:57:26 +0100 1914745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1794471&cid=t_108843_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-09-16-cancer-treatment%2Fone-caregiver-is-never-enough-patricks-father-has-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Patrick is scared for what is to come… Patrick’s story below (commented at Can chemotherapy cure metastatic liver cancer?) feels like he is telling our story with our father, our fears included …   We will share what we did in the hope, Patrick, you can gain some much needed strength out of it.   Get as much care givers as possible   Rule number 1 is that your father needs a person 24/7 who only takes care of father’s need. This would be the ideal situation.   As you can understand, one person can never-ever give 24/7 support. So you need to find as much people to help you as possible and as much help as possible.   When people wanted to visit father I told them:   if you have a pot of thick, healthy homemade soup ready, just bring, s... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1794471 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:40:29 +0100 1794471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=559048&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fcaregiver-resources-for-employees.html This is a comprehensive list of resources. It is well worth copying for future reference.Source WorkforceAARP: This organization supplies information about caregiving, long-term care and aging, including publications and audiovisual aids for caregivers. The free online seminar Planning for the Care of Aging Parents is just one example of the educational resources provided.www.aarp.org/learn/course/ and www.aarp.org/research/housing-mobility/caregiving/(800) 424-2277Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: Referral and support.info@alz.org(800) 272-3900Benefits CheckUp: This Web site, operated by the National Council on the Aging, identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans in each community.www.benefitscheckup.org and www.ncoa.orgCaregivers Marketplace: A free serv... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=559048 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:01:00 +0100 559048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=518034&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-what-is-it-who-gets.html Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer. What is it? Who gets it? What causes it?The article was taken from the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center website. This is useful to clear up some of the misunderstanding about the Alzherimer's Disease.Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhat is it?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. Dementia is a general decline in mental ability, such as memory, language skills, judgment, and concentration. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which means symptoms occur gradually and become worse over time. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer.Who gets it?Alzheimer’s disease affects most co... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=518034 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:29:00 +0100 518034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513005&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2F2007-alzheimers-disease-facts-and.html The links below will take you to the factsheets and full report published by the Alzheimer's Association.Quote Sheet (2 pages)FactSheet (2 pages)2007 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures (28 pages)The CareGiver Blog Robert T DeMarcoThe Alzheimer's Reading Room AllAmerican Senior Care Weblog Senior CareElder CareCareGiver Alzheimer’sDementia CareGiverHealth and wellnessWeblog (Source: CareGiver, The) CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513005 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:30:00 +0100 513005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513013&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fmany-alzheimers-caregivers-seek-help-in.html About a third of those who take care of loved ones with the disease feel 'more religious' because of their experiences, a new national study says.'There is no minute in which the caregiver can afford not to be vigilant over the patient, and that makes for a very trying kind of challenge.'— Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings, founder and director of the UCLA Alzheimer's Disease CenterSource LA TimesBy Tami Abdollah, Times Staff WriterMarch 14, 2007Each morning Frances Chavis sneaks out of her house for 6 a.m. prayer, hoping to get back before her husband wakes up.Chavis, whose husband Lemuel, 72, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2003, spends her days as a "shadow" — watching over her husband and the house, making sure everything is done correctly — and, when she can, she naps.And every ... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513013 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:27:00 +0100 513013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513014&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fwhat-happened-to-italian-bread.html My mother can no longer cook an egg, but one thing she can still do is cook delicious spaghetti sauce. Go figure huh?So today was the day to go to Mario’s in Delray Beach and pick up all the material for spaghetti sauce and meatballs. I may as well digress right here and mention the key to really delicious meatballs is a combination of hamburger, veal and pork all in the just right amounts. The good news, you can buy it already mixed at Mario’s.They make fresh baked bread at Mario’s, so I went over to the bakery section to get an Italian Bread. The women told me they would be out in about five minutes. This caused an immediate Pavlovian response in my mouth. We waited and ended up with a nice hot, fresh, Italian bread in a paper bag. Yummy.When we arrived home I divided up the giant ... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513014 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:06:00 +0100 513014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513028&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fstudy-links-seniors-loneliness-to.html Loneliness may put people at risk of an Alzheimer's-like dementia, a study reported Monday."People who described themselves as lonely were twice as likely to develop dementia," says researcher Robert Wilson of the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.Source USA Today By Kathleen Fackelmann, USA TODAYLoneliness may put people at risk of an Alzheimer's-like dementia, a study reported Monday."People who described themselves as lonely were twice as likely to develop dementia," says researcher Robert Wilson of the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.Other studies have found that people who are unmarried and socially isolated are at higher risk for dementia, including Alzheimer's. But this study is one of the first to show a link between loneliness — or the feelings of disconnection... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513028 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:54:00 +0100 513028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513030&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fcaring-for-caregivers.html Group meetings help those coping with dementia in a loved one.Caring for the CaregiversBy Elizabeth CooneyTELEGRAM & GAZETTE ecooney@telegram.comWORCESTER— You came to the right place, the group told the silver-haired woman who had just joined them.She took her seat on one of the 14 armchairs fanning out from the fireplace at Dodge Park Rest Home. Twice a month, people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease meet to share supper, stories, strategies and support. Across the hall, their relatives can have a meal and take part in an activity while the two-hour session unfolds.The new arrival, who didn’t want her name used in the newspaper, told the group why she came.“I don’t think I know how to handle the situation with dementia,” she said about her husband’s disease... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513030 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:15:00 +0100 513030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513007&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fseven-stages-of-alzheimers.html Experts have documented common patterns of symptom progression that occur in many individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and developed several methods of “staging” based on these patterns.Source Alzheimer's AssociationThe Seven Stages of Alzheimer'sStaging systems provide useful frames of reference for understanding how the disease may unfold and for making future plans. But it is important to note that not everyone will experience the same symptoms or progress at the same rate. People with Alzheimer’s live an average of 8 years after diagnosis, but may survive anywhere from 3 to 20 years.The framework for this section is a system that outlines key symptoms characterizing seven stages ranging from unimpaired function to very severe cognitive decline. This framework is based on a syst... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513007 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:18:00 +0100 513007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513026&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fi-just-wanted-to-scream-stop-part-one.html I can still remember the day. An experience that told me: you are not alone; it’s all about the disease. An experience that let me know I could learn from the experience of others that came before me. That it would be possible for me to get ahead of the curve and get “mentally” prepared.I can still remember the day. An experience that told me: you are not alone; it’s all about the disease. An experience that let me know I could learn from the experience of others that came before me. That it would be possible for me to get ahead of the curve and get “mentally” prepared.In the beginning one of the things that drove me crazy was my mother’s constant eating. My mother would just eat and eat and eat. Even though she was overeating she would tell her friends on the telephone that ... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513026 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:17:00 +0100 513026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=544816&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fhuperzine-factsheet-alzheimers.html I recently read about Huperzine A. The following page contains a fact sheet about the herb. Huperzine A may have cognition-enhancing activity in some Alzheimer's patients.Source Huperzine ATRADE NAMESHuperzine A is available from numerous manufacturers generically. Branded products include Memorall (PharmAssure), Huperzine Rx-Brain (Nature's Plus).DESCRIPTIONHuperzine A is a plant alkaloid derived from the Chinese club moss plant, Huperzia serrata, which is a member of the Lycopodium species. Huperzia serrata has been used in Chinese folk medicine for the treatment of fevers and inflammation.Huperzine A has been found to have acetylcholinesterase activity. Huperzine B, also derived from Huperzia serrata, is a much less potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Natural huperzine A is a chiral ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=544816 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 544816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=544806&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Falzheimers-disease-what-is-it-who-gets.html Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer. What is it? Who gets it? What causes it?Source Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhat is it?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. Dementia is a general decline in mental ability, such as memory, language skills, judgment, and concentration. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which means symptoms occur gradually and become worse over time. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer.Who gets it?Alzheimer’s disease affects most commonly affects those over the age of 65, although it has been diagnosed in people in their 40s and 50s.What causes it?Th... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=544806 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 544806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513036&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fannouncement-caregiver-book.html I started a new Weblog that is more directly related to the interactions of my mother and myself and our current journey.To read the book in progress go to Caregiver: the Book.The CareGiver Blog Robert T DeMarcoAllAmerican Senior Care AllAmerican Senior Care Weblog Senior CareElder CareCareGiver Alzheimer'sDementia CareGiverHealth and wellnessWeblog (Source: CareGiver, The) CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513036 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 03:04:00 +0100 513036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513040&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fkeeping-time-with-alzheimers.html This is an excellent article that can be read in its entirety at the Alzheimer's Reading Room."When guilt catches up with me, I am on the bike path above the creek, ducks swimming along beside me. Guilt rolls off our backs like you know what. Alone at last, I walk at my own pace. Fast. Fast is what Ben can no longer do -- and fast is slow compared with the woman coming toward me as I near the marsh. She is wearing shorts and earphones. She smiles and I smile back. What a good idea this is, walking out in the sun and cold. What could produce better clarity? I don't have to work it out the first day. I don't have to do it right the first time."The CareGiver Blog Robert T DeMarcoAllAmerican Senior Care AllAmerican Senior Care Weblog Senior CareElder CareCareGiverAlzheimer's (Source: CareGiver... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513040 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:14:00 +0100 513040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513008&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Falzheimers-disease-what-is-it.html Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer. What is it? Who gets it? What causes it?The desciption below was taking from the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center website. This is useful to clear up some of the misunderstanding about the Alzherimer's Disease.Alzheimer’s DiseaseWhat is it?Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of a condition called dementia. Dementia is a general decline in mental ability, such as memory, language skills, judgment, and concentration. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, which means symptoms occur gradually and become worse over time. It is named for the German doctor who first described it, Alois Alzheimer.Who gets it?Alzheimer’s disease affec... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513008 Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:08:00 +0100 513008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513032&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F12%2Fmy-mother-dynamo-2.html This is a picture of my mother Dorothy who is 90 years young, Kristen my mother's granddaughter, and Ryan her greatgrandson.This picture was taken at the Banana Boat in Boynton Beach Florida, May, 2006.The CareGiver Blog Robert T DeMarcoAllAmerican Senior Care AllAmerican Senior Care Weblog Senior CareElder CareCareGiver Alzheimer’sDementia CareGiverHealth and wellnessWeblog (Source: CareGiver, The) CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513032 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 03:51:00 +0100 513032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513022&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F11%2Fbenefits-check-up-for-seniors.html I recently stumbled on to BenefitsCheckUp offered by the National Council on Aging. All you need to do is fill out a short questionairre and the program identifies private and/or government programs that help pay for prescription drugs, health care, utilities, and other needs of seniors. Once you complete the questionairre the computer instantly generates a list of agencies and contact information that fit your profile. I was able to identify a real estate exemption that will save my mother more than $330 annually. The questionairre is easy to understand and to fill out. It generates the results instantly. Since it check across all kinds of federal, state and local agencies it saves you the time of calling each one or filling out seperate questionairres. In terms of time it will save ... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513022 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 04:09:00 +0100 513022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513038&cid=t_108843_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F11%2Fall-american-senior-care-huperzine-in.html I just finished reading an interesting article about Huperzine A. You can get an excerpt, the link to the article and the link to the clinical trial on the next page.Follow this link to get the information about the clinical trial, Huperzine A in Alzheimer's DiseaseAlzheimer's herbHere is an excerpt from the article:Karen says when it comes to her mom, "It made her want to get up out of the chair, it made her want to go out to the pool and swim laps, it made her want to go out and prune her flowers."Another benefit Betty's family has seen: she has lost 50 pounds because she has been more active. Dr. DeCarli said this is just one example of clinical trials in action.Follow this link to the complete article, HerbAll American Senior Care The CareGiver Senior CareElder CareCareGiverAlzheimer�... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513038 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:06:00 +0100 513038