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 'caregiver health'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:32:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2013910&cid=t_181876_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fhealthy-caregiving-minute-of-tips.html (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2013910 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:24:00 +0100 2013910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918084&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FJPn7AYfgAnc%2F Closet Disease Keeping one’s illness, when it involved mental or emotional conditions, “in the closet” was common when I was growing up.  You only whispered about someone’s mental disorders.  Families tried to keep that person at home, while not literally “in a closet,” figuratively so. You tried not to talk about Aunt Mollie who laughed at inappropriate times, wore her clothes backward, took walks in the middle of the night, or held conversations with people of the past.  Perhaps she even had to spend some time in a mental institution and have “shock” treatment, the common way of dealing with mental and emotional conditions then. Is Alzheimer’s in “the closet?” Although we’re able to talk more openly about dementia... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918084 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:37:20 +0100 1918084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1862919&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FmrvzahUiGV0%2F AlzheimersNotes.com How you feel about yourself may have an effect on your feeling overburdened and overwhelmed as you care for your Alzheimer’s family member.  Even caregivers in nursing homes and hospitals can get burnout.  According to an article at qimr.edu.au and Alzheimer’s Daily News, a recent study revealed the factors determining carer burden lay not in the severity of dementia among sufferers, but instead on caregivers’ feelings about themselves. Become involved in activities that will help boost your confidence.  Find ways to relieve your stress.  Read books and listen to music that will raise your spirits. What do you do to feel better about yourself?  Do you need a boost in confidence and moral? (Amazon image) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862919 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:00:42 +0100 1862919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709352&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FUmpmuI7Fi68%2F AlzheimersNotes.com So often we don’t know where to turn when Alzheimer’s becomes a reality with a family member.  We’ve heard of the condition, but haven’t paid too much attention until it hits a family member or friend and we’re caught in the caregiver role or supporting a caregiver. More resources are available nowadays than when my mom and aunt developed Alzheimer’s.  I wanted to learn all I could to better understand what they were going through, to help them,  and to cope myself because I ended up the main caregiver for both.  Today, one of the resources you have available is The Alzheimer’s Action Plan by P. Murali Doraiswamy and Lisa P. Gwyther with Tina Adler. Sub titled as “The Experts’ Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Tr... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709352 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:00:25 +0100 1709352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709353&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FavAF_JDwq2o%2F AlzheimersNotes.com We have a winner for the Glass Full of Tears Giveaway, associated with the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival.  A copy of the book is on its way to her. Kristen  mentions in her comment: My first job ever was working in a Nursing Home. I saw many different faces of Alzheimer’s and dementia while working there- the good, the bad, and the incredibly sad. But also the very wonderful! Thanks, Kristen, for entering the giveaway and for sharing your experience.  Alzheimer’s is all of what you mention…and if you let yourself look beyond the sad and and not so good, you will see the very wonderful.  This is something I learned when caring for my aunt and mom. (Amazon image; click for details) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: A Glass Full of Tears, A Glass Full of Te... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709353 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:00:53 +0100 1709353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709356&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FSLjo_BV033A%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Are you watching the Olympics?  With Michael Phelps setting Olympic records, swimming will be taking a “front seat” in sports.  More youngsters likely will want to become involved in swimming lessons and events. If you have youngsters in your caregiver’s household, you may find their interest sparked by the Olympics competitions.  Are you all interested in learning more about swimming? Here are a few books about swimming for entertainment and instruction. The Boy Who Wouldn’t Swim Sergio Makes a Splash Learn to Swim Adam Sharp, Swimming with Sharks (a mystery) Freestyle Made Easy Mark Spitz: The Extraordinary Life of an Olympic Champion Golden Girl: How Natalie Coughlin Fought Back (Amazon image;click for details) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709356 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:54 +0100 1709356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696327&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FpIpdN9Dbu1A%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Finding opportunities for summer fun (vacations, days at the beach, barbeques with friends, attending the latest movie) often seem limited for Alzheimer’s caregivers.  They’re tied to the home caring for a person they find it difficult to take out with them.  Or it requires a great deal of work to plan and accomplish, whether you’re arranging for care when you’re away or taking them along. *Plan more backyard and at-home activities that the Alzheimer’s patient can watch (or stay in their room if they desire).  More people are aware of Alzheimer’s disease and are more accepting of someone with Alzheimer’s than when Mother and Auntie were ill. *If you have relatives living nearby, arrange exchanges with them.  Sometimes relat... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696327 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:00:43 +0100 1696327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696328&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FkOnzLy8ZXW4%2F AlzheimersNotes.com I was asked, in a recent comment on a post,  what a daughter should do when her elderly father, who had broken a leg and was in a nursing home, acted like a zombie.  That previous post concerned overmedication, with a link from a post by Liz Lewis.  I had related an experience with my mom. Since I’m not trained in the medical field nor know the complete situation with the lady’s dad, I don’t want to give suggestions that will steer her in the wrong direction. So I’ll suggest places one  might go for answers. *Have you talked with his doctor to see why this amount of medication has been prescribed? Is your dad in a great deal of pain without the meds? *Check the policy of the nursing home where you’re considering moving him. [She’s planning... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696328 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:53 +0100 1696328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646107&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F343214805%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Do you refuse to let siblings and others care for your parent or spouse because you think there will be negative effects? Do you complain about the stress and strain of caring for an Alzheimer’s family member, yet won’t look into respite care and continually find reasons why it won’t work? In other words…Are You a Caregiver Martyr? You may not be aware that you are.  You may think only you can care for this person.  Yes, they may complain if you change their routine, if you aren’t at their “beck and call” or leave them with someone else for awhile.  However, take stock of the situation and realize the change may be good for both of you. Consider whether you really have to do everything yourself (sometimes there is no choice ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646107 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:51 +0100 1646107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637860&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F338895887%2F If you liked yesterday’s guest post by Dr. Christina Lasich’s on Three Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Injuries, then you’re going to love this book giveaway. Dr. Lasich is offering one lucky Alzheimer’s Notes reader a free copy of High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spine Care. All you have to do is leave a comment by end of day Friday 25th June and the great random number selector will choose the winner.  And while you’re waiting for the winner to be selected, head over to Healthbolt and read my book review about this useful little book. And while you’re there, leave comment for a second chance at winning a copy of High Heels to Hormones. Tags: a woman's guide to spinal care, book giveaway, caregiver health, christine lasich, high heels to hormones... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637860 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:50:15 +0100 1637860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543508&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F319768126%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Ever wish you could take a nap during the day, when lack of sleep overwhelms you? Yet you feel guilty if you do.  Or your Alzheimer’s patient doesn’t remain napping if you try to catch forty winks at the same time? Today, if someone else watches your patient or they nap, too,  you also can take a “power nap” with a clear conscience, according to Yvonne Russell’s post at Home Biz Notes, Happy National Siesta Day. There she lists the benefits of a 10-120 minute nap. So Happy Napping!! Maybe you’ll find it so beneficial you’ll squeeze in power naps other days as well. (Amazon image; click image for details) (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimers, Alzheimers-disease, caregiver health, caregivers, Caregivi... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543508 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:58 +0100 1543508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522310&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F312197800%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Throughout the week, the Health and Wellness Channel has been focusing on Celebrities and Health.  Some are Hollywood celebrities; others come from other walks of life.  By going public with their illness, they often make the world more aware and more willing to talk about a health situation that families keep”hidden in the closet.” You, the caregiver,  and your Alzheimer’s patient also are celebrities and heroes in this challenge with a devastating disease. Liz and I have written a number of posts on this topic this week.  In case you’ve missed any and would like to check them out, here is a roundup: Celebrities Health This Week’s Theme at the Health & Wellness Channel, Alzheimer’s Notes Included Did Ronald Reagan Have Alz... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522310 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 05:00:47 +0100 1522310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480781&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F301328622%2F AlzheimersNotes.com To keep you informed about the inside info on the health care industry, you now have Health Care Insiders at b5media.  Written by Jennifer Hinkel and Becky Ramsey, this blog will have the latest news on what’s going on in this arena that’s of great concern to most of us. Check out this blog, see if it has information and answers that will aid you as a caregiver as well as in your personal situation.  Let Jennifer and Becky know what information will be helpful for you. Health care is of concern to all of us as we encounter personal and family health situations.  How nice to have a place where we can find more information about it. (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: Alzheimer's health, Alzheimers, b5media, caregiver health, caregivers, family health, Hea... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480781 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:30:09 +0100 1480781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451902&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F293241846%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Caring for Alzheimer’s patients often involves lifting, holding someone who can’t walk well, moving someone.  Much of this activity often results in back injuries. Carol Bradley Bursack has an informative article, Caregiver Injuries: Avoid Them, at her Minding Our Elders site.  Caregivers often need to learn how to lift and do many other things for those they care for. Sometimes, we can do it alone, sometimes we can’t. She also refers to an article by Denise Clark, Preventing Injuries Among Caregivers. I was fortunate that I didn’t experience injuries when caring for Mother and Auntie.  But there were instances when this might have occurred if they had fallen, stumbled when I was assisting them, or needed lifting from bed to chair. Check ou... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451902 Mon, 19 May 2008 05:00:15 +0100 1451902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433818&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F287262018%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  As I read Liz’s recent post, Sleep Disturbances in Alzheimer’s Patients & Their Caregivers, I recalled the lack of sleep when I cared for Mother.  An uninterrupted night’s sleep was something I received little of. Mother lost track of day or night, cat napped during the day, so was awake or only napping at night. Her sleep patterns (or non-patterns), always erratic  before Ahzheimer’s, became more so after she developed this disease. “Mary, one of the most difficult things about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is you never get a good night’s sleep,” a friend said, when she learned I was moving Mother to my home from hers in another state.  Audrey had taken care of her father and found the sleeplessness most... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433818 Sat, 10 May 2008 03:20:51 +0100 1433818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=559048&cid=t_181876_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_181876_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_181876_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=544640&cid=t_181876_137_f&fid=35427&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiverthebook.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 Book blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=544640 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 544640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=544806&cid=t_181876_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=513032&cid=t_181876_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