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 resources'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:29 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622279&cid=t_129010_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fwith-alzheimers-caregiver-is-patient.html This is an interesting and thought provoking article."What we're seeing is that Alzheimer's is not a typical disease model," she says, "precisely because the health and well-being of the caretaker is affected as well as the patient. I know when I assume the care of an Alzheimer's patient, I am also caring for the caregiver."With Alzheimer's, the Caregiver Is a Patient, TooAlzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia do not affect just the patient. These diseases gradually rob patients of memory and other intellectual abilities, leaving them unable to perform routine tasks. As the disease continues to destroy brain cells, patients increasingly depend on family members or others to carry out simple tasks like shopping and getting dressed. Ultimately, most patients will need complete care,... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622279 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:42:00 +0100 1622279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622280&cid=t_129010_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fassisted-living-costs-for-alzheimers.html clipped from www.usatoday.comQ: My mother just went into an assisted living facility due to Alzheimer's. It costs over $4500 per month. Are any portion of these expenses tax deductible?Answer from AICPA member Kenneth J. Strauss: Sorry about your mother but the good news is that the entire $4,500 is fully tax deductible as a medical expense.The rules can get pretty complicated but it is clear that Alzheimer's disease is a severe cognitive impairment which is the threshold for determining if the taxpayer is entitled to a full medical deduction. Like all medical deductions the total amount of medical deductions is an itemized deduction. The medical expenses in excess of 7.5% of her adjusted gross income are deductible.Depending on how high her income is will determine the full tax benefit. T... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622280 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:39:00 +0100 1622280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446566&cid=t_129010_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D89 Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a fatal, progressive and degenerative brain disease that has no known cure. Most people have never heard of PSP. I spoke with two women within a matter of weeks in my local practice whose spouses were diagnosed with PSP. Neither of them had previously received information about the existence of the Society for PSP or local support resources for families coping with PSP. The society for PSP is a necessary resource for families managing supranuclear palsy. If you have PSP or are a caregiver to someone with PSP, please connect with the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. They will be able to help you connect with support groups in your local area. Due to the progressive nature of PSP, long-term care planning is highly recommended. You can contact The Socie... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446566 Fri, 16 May 2008 03:35:51 +0100 1446566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1443304&cid=t_129010_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D89 Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a fatal, progressive and degenerative brain disease that has no known cure. Most people have never heard of PSP. I spoke with two women within a matter of weeks in my local practice whose spouses were diagnosed with PSP. Neither of them had previously received information about the existence of the Society for PSP or local support resources for families coping with PSP. The society for PSP is a necessary resource for families managing supranuclear palsy. If you have PSP or are a caregiver to someone with PSP, please connect with the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. They will be able to help you connect with support groups in your local area. Due to the progressive nature of PSP, long-term care planning is highly recommended. You can contact The Socie... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443304 Thu, 15 May 2008 04:35:49 +0100 1443304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286511&cid=t_129010_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F247534299%2Fbook-review-36-hour-day.html The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease and Memory Loss in Later Life This best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease...offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286511 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:50:16 +0100 1286511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278470&cid=t_129010_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F245647132%2Fone-in-seven-older-adults-has-dementia.html Approximately one in seven, or 3.4 million, Americans age 71 and older has dementia, and 2.4 million have Alzheimer's disease, according to a new analysis supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is the latest in a series of analyses attempting to assess the prevalence of dementia and Alzheimer's, the most common form of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278470 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:50:45 +0100 1278470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122179&cid=t_129010_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F208667175%2F    We so often hear about the various stages of Alzheimer’s from very mild to an inability to do anything for themselves nor know anyone except in fleeting moments.  However, there are stages for cregivers, too, as they realize that caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can be overwhelming and can lead to burnout. Elizabeth at GenBetween gives us insight into the Stages of Caregiving and Caregiver Burnout.  From the Florida Area Agency on Aging Pasco and Pinellas Counties information, Elizabeth learned about four stages: Stage One: Getting Started Stage Two: Finding Help Stage Three: Heavy Care Stage Four:  Letting Go If you’re having a challenge with caregiving (and who usually doesn’t at some point), read Elizabeth’s post for more details about these ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122179 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 23:18:18 +0100 1122179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=844775&cid=t_129010_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2F152723524%2Fresources-for-finding-caregiver-austin.html Listed here are suggestions for finding a caregiver for your aging loved one. At the locations below you may be able to post an ad or the staff can provide more assistance. To locate any of the following, try checking the phone book, Internet yellow pages, chamber of commerce, states department of labor website, agencies for the aging, or local parks and recreation departments.Local library - Check your local libraries in Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos, Buda, Kyle etc. They make information resources publicly available by allowing citizens to check out books, DVDs and to review and research all kinds of information in a variety of formats. They even have computers that are connected to the Internet. Most libraries have bulletin boards or information available to learn about com... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=844775 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:34:00 +0100 844775