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 'elder care'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097137&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2F-13FLjWmKhw%2Fstretching-prescription-medication-can.html Whether you're treating a chronic condition or trying to stock your medicine cabinet with the basics, medications can be pricey. To cut costs, you may be considering splitting pills or taking a medication after it has expired (though staring down a bottle of Tylenol purchased during the Clinton administration can make even staunch stomachs uneasy). You may well be wondering if cutting pills or ignoring use-by dates is really safe. As if often the case in medicine, that's a simple question with a long answer. Pill Splitting It's basic math: Cutting pills in half can make a bottle of medication last twice as long. And if you only need half a pill to get the job done, splitting seems to make sense. Some medications lend themselves to being halved, but certain others should never be split... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097137 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:11:00 +0100 5097137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953396&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fi-always-had-good-blood-pressurewhat.html My last physical revealed that, for the first time in my life, I had borderline high blood pressure. What happened? Where did I go wrong? I've always prided myself in having good blood pressure. 130 to 140 over 70 were standard readings for me. In fact at my physical a few years ago, my doctor said that for my age my blood pressure was really good. Okay, so the "at your age" part didn't thrill me, but knowing that my blood pressure was good did.That all changed during my last physical. There are many factors. My weight was a little bit more, but my BP has been good at this weight. There has been a great increase in stress...big time...over the past several years, maybe that is catching up with me? My diet is pretty good, but maybe there are things I need to address in the diet. Here are a ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953396 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:03:00 +0100 4953396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544967&cid=t_108842_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthecommunications.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2Ffalls.jpg We hear about stories like this all time: An elderly person falls and breaks something — a hip, a wrist, or an arm. Soon what once was a healthy, independent senior begins an inexorable downhill slide. Such is the case of my 89-year-old mother who recently fell and broke her wrist. Turns out that 30 percent of people age 65 and older fall each year. Predictably, seniors with the following risk factors are more prone to falls: Using sedatives Cognitive impairment Problems walking Urinary tract infection Eye problems Balance issues Similarly, when a person does fall, a cascading series of predictable clinical events occurs. It even has a name: “Post-fall syndrome.” This syndrome is characterized by things like fear of falling again, increased immobility, loss of muscle and contr... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544967 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:00:05 +0100 4544967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733088&cid=t_108842_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-win-win-referral%2F2010.07.07 One of my patients is an elderly woman who is completely bedbound due to osteoarthritis. Since she’s considered “too old,” she isn’t considered a surgical candidate for a knee replacement. Her son, George, is her caregiver. George had been referred to our practice through word-of-mouth from a geriatric care consultant. When he called me for an initial visit, his mother had a spot on her left forearm that was growing rapidly. The nodule was red and tender. Both of them wanted a doctor to look at and remove it, and at the house if possible. (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733088 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:55 +0100 3733088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820566&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FPdIeAvN13Mo%2Fwhat-if-mrs-j-wanders-away-and-ends-up.html Rose Lamatt lived the life of an Alzheimer's caregiver for 14 years. She has witnessed Alzheimer's behaviors from every angle (see Bio below). With her eyes wide open, she is now a concerned on-looker that feels compelled to take action. She is seeking direct help or advice. Please take the time to read her article and respond. I’m worried that Mrs. J. is going to get lost in the woods, or something worse might happen to her.Subscribe to The... This is content only summary. Please click on the headline to view the full content version on the website. Your comments are welcome and wanted (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820566 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:40:25 +0100 2820566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807855&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FNf6VnvV3WRM%2Falzheimers-all-wonderful-people.html Recently, I have been writing about the Elly Lorey Alzheimer's murder trial which is taking place right here in Palm Beach County, Florida. This is one horrific and horrifying story. I usually shy away from putting up stories about the abuse and neglect of those suffering from Alzheimer's. I prefer to live on the bright side of the moon. I receive emails daily now from people that have been touched "hard" by Alzheimer's. They remind me... This is a content summary. To comment click on the headline and enter your comments in the comments box under the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807855 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:01:58 +0100 2807855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358858&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FZdww9IPQH1I%2Falzheimers-advice-just-let-em-do-it-you.html We have a lot of new subscribers this month, so I'll start with a little background.I'm Bob the caregiver for my mother, Dorothy. Dorothy will be 93 in two months. She suffers from Alzheimer's disease and was diagnosed about five years ago.Near the end of the first year of caring for my mother, I received some excellent advice from our new found doctor.Here is the background. My mother who had been buying lottery tickets and scratch-off tickets for 20 years could no longer do it. She didn't know how to do it anymore. If I took her in the store, she would literally ask me what to do.I wish I could describe in words how disconcerting this was to me. I can't. It was horrible. A real feeling of despair.When we went to see our doctor, I told him what had happened. He looked at me and asked if I... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2358858 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:34:03 +0100 2358858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205638&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F02%2Faging-to-look-and-feel-younger.html I am not claiming to have found the fountain of youth, a dream that is rarely a reality, and most of you know I am not one to endorse going to extremes to achieve beauty, at least the kind of beauty that is promoted in magazine ads and Hollywood.At the same time, all of us who find ourselves into our 50's (or younger!) realize that our bodies have gone through some dramatic changes...our skin changes, bone density can be a concern, enjoying intimacy with your husband may not be all that it could be, memory isn't what it used to be, and energy levels seem to be less than they could to be? Some of this could be lack of exercise, but much can be caused by other things the body is missing.Today I was introduced to a site that discusses something I had never heard of before, bioidentical hormon... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205638 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:19:00 +0100 2205638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147639&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FQZvQc1ygnEw%2F Edie Dykeman, at Elder Care Cafe, mentions Alzheimer’s Notes and comments: Many times, once someone’s caregiving time is finished, they choose to move on. Mary Emma has returned to help the rest of us along. Some people have asked me, “Why?” when so many caregivers and Alzheimer’s family members choose move on. I want to reiterate:  First…it’s okay to move on.  Second…I’m not stuck in the past. As Edie has glimpsed, I chose, through my writing and speaking, to remain involved and help those who are still going through caregiving.  When Mother and Auntie developed Alzheimer’s (Auntie first in the 1980s and then Mother while caring for her sister in the early 1990s), there weren’t many resources for the caregiver. ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147639 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 04:13:11 +0100 2147639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2141437&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FY_otrlIuw94%2F  Edie Dykeman, at ElderCareCafe, responded to my post,  Keeping Your Cool as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver , with, Great post and reminder to do what we can to stay calm and emotionally in control. Thanks!  She also described a situation in her caregiving life that you might relate to. As I mentoned to Edie, it is difficult living day to day with someone who has Alzheimer’s and can be very stubborn. They’re also often frightened by what’s happening to them, so strike out verbally and physically at those closest.  That often is the caregiver. When I was caring for Mother, I read somewhere that you could end up becoming very angry at that person and had to be careful you didn’t harm them physically. “No never,” I thought. “She’s my mother... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2141437 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:57:05 +0100 2141437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142021&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fmiddle-aged-adults-nutrition-fitness.html After my comments on my age in the previous post, I was happy to see that in the following article, the age range for "middle-aged adults" that were part of a study were aged 45-64! So I'm not quite a Senior after all...then why do I get AARP Magazine...hmmm:-)Getting serious now, here's a study that I think you'll find helpful...we can't get enough encouragement to eat the right kinds of foods, can we?Dr. Dana King and his team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have just completed a very inspirational study. Dr. King and his team set out to find if middle-aged adults could reap the rewards of habits like eating vegetables and walking 30 minutes a day.The researchers reported in June 2007 that middle-aged adults age 45 to 64 who began eating five or more fruits and... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142021 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:27:00 +0100 2142021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2142022&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fhealth-and-safety-for-seniors-walk-in.html I have spent a lot of time talking about healthy children on this blog in recent months, and thought it a good idea to consider our senior members of society...a wonderful group that I'll be part of very soon...or am I already at 57? If not, I'm close, but want to remain active as long as I can. At this point in my life my father has gone on to heaven, and my dear Mom is now living alone in a big home, and at the age of 80, she desires to live there, alone, for as long as she is able, so we are in the midst of considering whether this is possible, and if so, if it is safe. One thing we think about, besides the fact that there are 2 large stairways in the home, is the shower. We did some improvements on it while my dad was still living, a stroke victim, but nothing like what would have been... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2142022 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:07:00 +0100 2142022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062386&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fgetting-around-when-your-legs-wont.html Christmas time is here..tomorrow is Christmas Eve already! I have to tell you that, even though it gets a bit easier, I still miss my Dad, especially around this time of year. This will be our 3rd Christmas without him, and even though there will be lots of food, fun and laughter when we gather as a family, in the back of all of our minds will be the fact that Dad isn't with us.My Dad had a number of strokes over a period of 5 years, and in the last few years, he was confined to a wheelchair. Dad was a person who was set in his ways, and even though more than once we suggested that he get something electric and mobile so that he could move about the house, or down the sidewalk with us when we went walking, a scooter like those offered at thescooterstore.com, it wasn't something he was incl... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062386 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 04:06:00 +0100 2062386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798211&cid=t_108842_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2F393858187%2FT.asp [Thank you to HR Moody for compiling and contributing this great collection of news items and stories from a bioethics and gerontological perspective]:*********************************ARE YOU FEELING OLD YET? What are they letting children learn in college these days? One of the great things for gerontologists who teach college students is that we get to feel old ourselves all the time. Consider the latest points about this year's freshmen, the Class of 2012, as reported by Beloit College's well-known "Mind Set" compendium. For our freshmen this year: -GPS satellite navigation systems have always been available -"WWW" has never stood for World Wide Wrestling -The Warsaw Pact is as hazy for them as the League of Nations was for their parents -IBM has never made typewriters -Lenin's name h... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798211 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:01:00 +0100 1798211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750326&cid=t_108842_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F89d2lfi0OyE%2F I was asked about this twice in the last week- As a nurse, do you see many procedures and types of treatments that question “ethics”- with elders? You know that whole quantity or quality? The thing is there is so much technology and advances in medications that we can keep a very sick heart going for a very long time. Is that to say that very same heart is effectively working without discomfort, compromising one’s lifestyle, hospitalizations and every day worries? No, not at all. Researchers found that 16 percent of these patients reported refusing one or more medical or surgical interventions recommended by their physician. The most frequently refused interventions were cardiac catheterization and surgery, with refusal rates of over 10 percent. Other interventions refused included c... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750326 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:21:00 +0100 1750326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1643112&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhelping-those-who-cant-remember.html One of the most difficult things to watch is someone who was once bright, lively and intelligent struggle with memory loss. I have watched the parents of two friends struggle with Alzheimer's Disease...and though they were precious even with their memories stolen from them bit by bit with the disease, it was sometimes hard to be with them and look back and recall intelligent conversations we had shared. I experienced this in a different way with my father, who lost his memory due to strokes, but the struggle is very similar, and the closest thing I have to what it is like within the immediate family.So what can one do to help in the battle against Alzheimer's Disease, what small thing can one do that may help in a great way? Just this evening I watched a commercial on television about the ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1643112 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:23:00 +0100 1643112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1623071&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1375 Jacqueline MarcellAuthor: Elder Rage www.ElderRage.comHost: Coping With Caregiving Radio www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s lecture CD: 2.5/hr or 14 hr w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS! Alzheimer’s Disease makes up 65% of all dementias, but there are many other diseases that cause dementia which can mistakenly be diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. Therefore, a thorough evaluation by a dementia [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1623071 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 05:49:41 +0100 1623071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622278&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fmental-test-spots-alzheimers-risk.html Interesting article well worth reading.The Everyday Cognition instrument consists of 39 questions to be answered by people who know the patient well. Mental Test Spots Alzheimer's RiskA new questionnaire may help in both diagnosing older adults facing dementia and also in identifying individuals who need help with daily living.The Everyday Cognition instrument consists of 39 questions to be answered by people who know the patient well."There have been a number of studies that show that people with mild cognitive impairment who have functional problems in addition to performing poorly on neuropsychological testing are more likely to progress in the near future," said study author Sarah Tomaszewski Farias, an assistant professor of neurology at the University of California, Davis, Medical Ce... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622278 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:20:00 +0100 1622278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622279&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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=1596926&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1360 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Have you ever been asked by a store clerk to “show your ID” when in fact you are YEARS past the [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596926 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:00:40 +0100 1596926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594066&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D100 Since a reverse mortgage is essentially a loan against the money a home owner age 62 and older has already paid into the equity of the home, the income a senior receives from a reverse mortgage loan is tax free. The income (equity buyout) paid to a senior home owner can be received at almost any frequency the borrower prefers. The income payments can be received in installments on a monthly basis, lump sum payments upfront or on regular scheduled intervals, or a combination of payment arrangements. How you receive your income payments from a reverse mortgage can be affected by many factors. These factors include: 1. Why you need the money. Depending on Why You Think You Need a Reverse Mortgage the urgency of your need may influence the way you receive your money. However, if your home is ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594066 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:01:24 +0100 1594066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575679&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1367 Jacqueline MarcellAuthor: Elder Rage www.ElderRage.comHost: Coping With Caregiving Radio www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s lecture CD: 2.5/hr or 14 hr w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS! Are you one of millions experiencing those pesky senior moments, which seem to occur more frequently with each advancing year? We whisper to our friends with a Gallo’s laugh about [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575679 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:21:44 +0100 1575679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564244&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1359 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Do you notice how many magazines for both men and women have teases on their covers about anti-aging products and foods [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564244 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:00:27 +0100 1564244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1564245&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1366 The Pew Research Center released a report recently that described baby boomers as the gloomiest generation in the US over the last couple of decades. Opinions as to the reasons for this vary, and I’m not entirely sure myself whether baby boomers are gloomy or some of the other generations are just unreasonably optimistic! But I [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1564245 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:00:13 +0100 1564245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1544109&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1358 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com If you are one of the over 70 million people in the United States in the “baby boomer” category that are [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1544109 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:00:13 +0100 1544109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1544111&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1362 Jacqueline MarcellAuthor: Elder Rage www.ElderRage.comHost: Coping With Caregiving Radio www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s lecture CD: 2.5/hr or 14 hr w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS! Always screen your calls and never pick up when your elder calls with a nasty demanding tone. If you never give in to moaning and groaning, they will eventually stop trying [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1544111 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:24:49 +0100 1544111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526906&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1352 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Detox diets have been around for years but have seen a surge in popularity recently in part due to celebrity promotion. [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526906 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:00:55 +0100 1526906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594067&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D99 A reverse mortgage is an avenue for additional income for seniors age 62 and older. While the income is far from “free money,” a reverse mortgage does not require any work on the senior’s part. The biggest responsibility for a would-be reverse mortgage borrower is researching the reverse mortgage beforehand and ensure they do not default on the loan. The income from a reverse mortgage can be used by a senior borrower for any purpose. The mortgage income can help with daily living needs, health and medical care expenses, legal expenses, home management, and paying for other life needs. Key to maximizing the use and purpose of a reverse mortgage is to develop a senior budget to make reverse mortgage income last. One major talking point in reverse mortgage commercials is paying for th... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594067 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:40:45 +0100 1594067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594068&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D98 What are the Types of Reverse Mortgages? There are essentially two types of reverse mortgages; a reverse mortgage through a federally sponsored program and a reverse mortgage directly through a private lender. Regardless of which type of program you choose (private or federal) both loans are issued through a private lending institution. The loan provisions, safeguards, maximum loan amounts, and requirements to issue a loan distinguish the two programs. Here’s the difference. The federal government; through the HUD (Housing and Urban Development) program, issues what is called the HECM loan. HECM stands for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage – it converts your home equity to cash, like all reverse mortgages. A HECM reverse mortgage is essentially a government insured reverse mortgage loan... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594068 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:00:33 +0100 1594068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1594069&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D97 A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows a home owner to convert a portion of the equity in their home to cash. The loan is specifically designed for senior home owners; age 62 and older. The reverse mortgage program began as a way to help seniors remain in their homes for the long-term. The reverse mortgage is considered a loan because a banking institution agrees to allow a senior home owner to borrow a portion of the equity in their home. A portion of the home equity is paid to the senior borrower in installments, lump sum, or a combination of installment and lump sum payments. The income from a reverse mortgage is not taxable. Learn more about What a Reverse Mortgage Does including the uses and benefits. Why is the income not taxable? Essentially, because the money you used to build ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1594069 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:36:50 +0100 1594069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494648&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1343 Jacqueline MarcellAuthor: Elder Rage www.ElderRage.comHost: Coping With Caregiving Radio www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s lecture CD: 2.5/hr or 14 hr w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS! My mother was an absolute 10 when she was young-and I don’t mind saying that I don’t hold a candle to her. One fateful day as she walked down the street [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494648 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:57:29 +0100 1494648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492362&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1341 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com It’s summertime and the living is supposed to be easy. It’s a great time to start walking. Walking is great for [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492362 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:42:35 +0100 1492362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472746&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1334 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Lately it seems that the rising cost of gas and food prices is all we hear about. It takes an outrageous [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472746 Wed, 28 May 2008 11:00:21 +0100 1472746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464300&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1333 Jacqueline MarcellAuthor: Elder Rage www.ElderRage.comHost: Coping With Caregiving Radio www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s lecture CD: 2.5/hr or 14 hr w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS! After eight years of working so hard to spread the importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s (and any kind of dementia), I am still having a hard time convincing people [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464300 Fri, 23 May 2008 00:30:14 +0100 1464300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458913&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1330 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Do you like to exercise at home? Are you a gamer? Maybe you’re already a fan of Dance Dance Revolution, the [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458913 Wed, 21 May 2008 11:00:20 +0100 1458913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450466&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D90 Increasingly the number of grandparents who function as primary caregivers to children under age 21 is increasing. Grandparents are increasingly becoming parents to young children. Whether biological parents are removed due to drug use, criminal prosecution, or simple abandonment, grandparents who function as parents have a lot to deal with in caring for a young grandchild. The AARP Foundation Grandparent Information Center is a valuable resource to grandparents who function as parents. AARP (The American Association of Retired Persons) offers a wealth of information for families and the GIC Local Grandparent Support Database is among its least well-known resources. The database essentially connects grandparents to local third party resources that provide support for the challenges grand... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450466 Sun, 18 May 2008 10:50:28 +0100 1450466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446566&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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=1443260&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1325 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com When you read ‘Vitamin D’, you probably think “oh yeah….that’s the healthy bone vitamin and the one you can make from [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443260 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:00:47 +0100 1443260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440211&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D86 Meals on Wheels Association of America The Meals on Wheels Association offers delivered meals to seniors who continue to live in the community. The meals are delivered in various frequencies and meet nutritional and some disease specific guidelines. The local programs are often administered through churches, health care organizations and food pantries. To find a Meals on Wheels center go online to www.mowaa.org or call Meals on Wheels at (703) 545-5558 to locate a local meals on wheels provider near you. When calling to request meal services ask if the provider can accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions. For example, inquire about renal or cardiac diets. I have recommended meals on wheels for many years and it is a great resoure for seniors who are unable to grocery shop, unable... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440211 Tue, 13 May 2008 21:28:47 +0100 1440211 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440212&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D85 For some, this is the worst idea you’ve ever heard! You may be asking yourself “Why in the world would I EVER do that?” Frankly, because it could be a win-win situation. Granted, if absence from your family makes the heart grow fonder by all means, let love rule. But, if you have an open and amorous relationship with your parents, even when you see them regularly, moving in might be a good thing. Let me tell you why. Having a parent move in or vice versa can be best if you are a long-distance caregiver or if one or both of you are struggling to manage the cost of living alone. For caregivers who live long-distance from their aging loved one the cost of travel can be prohibitive. With fuel, food, and care costs rising significantly, having multiple generations in a home has significa... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440212 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:06:24 +0100 1440212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440213&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D84 I am fascinated by many things. Well to be accurate, I’m perplexed by some, awed by others, and for better or worse I’m amazed by the rest. One of the events that I find fascinating is the token celebration. You know- the event/occasion/or person we celebrate on a designated day, week, or month. I can appreciate the merit of having a time of distinction for people, places, and events that have value. Parents, civil rights, secretaries (I mean administrative professionals), and hotdogs (yes there actually is a hotdog day). Truly, I get it-“demonstrate value by remembrance and recognition.” To be honest, like everybody else, I overeat and buy random presents because I’m supposed to. More important than the gift or dinner, I enjoy the time spent focusing on the reason for the cele... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440213 Tue, 13 May 2008 01:42:13 +0100 1440213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440214&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D87 The American Cancer Society offers free lodging (Hope Houses) when cancer survivors need treatment in another state. A Hope House provides a place for families to live temporarily while a loved one receives cancer treatment. The Society also provides assistance getting insurance even with a cancer diagnosis. Many insurance companies will not approve an insurance policy for a person with a diagnosis of cancer because it is considered a non covered preexisting condition. The ACS works with cancer survivors and their families to get insurance coverage. The Amercian Cancer Society helpline is available 24/7 including holidays and can be reached by calling (800) 227-2345. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440214 Sun, 11 May 2008 20:39:36 +0100 1440214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433970&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D81 May is Older Americans Month. In honor of this special occasion, Pope Institute for Health and Education is offering another free consultation giveaway this year. We are providing $10,000 worth of free consultation time for seniors and caregivers. No Purchase Necessary. To register for the event visit www.popeinstitute.com and click the blue register logo in the upper right corner or click the register logo on the right side of this blog. The consultation time will be awarded on a first come first served basis and there are a limited number of available times. The giveaway will continue on a weekly basis throughout the month of May. Visit www.popeinstitute.com for terms and registration details. This opportunity is available nationwide. Reserve your preferred consultation time by registe... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433970 Sat, 10 May 2008 02:13:58 +0100 1433970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432944&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D80 Everyone in a specialty or professional environment has a particular jargon and terminology that sounds like a foreign language to listeners not familiar with that industry. Financial professions, health care professionals, educators, and legal professionals have industry dialects that confuse even the most enlightened consumers. Given our focus on elder care and long-term care, every week we provide insight into terms from those industries that can leave people saying “Can you repeat that?” This week’s alphabet soup is Assisted Living Assisted Living (A.L./AL) A supported living environment that provides room and board in addition to personal care support. Some support services are purchased separate from the room and board contract. Assisted living facilities usually provide pers... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432944 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:40:01 +0100 1432944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432945&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D77 In April 2008 the world’s oldest person (Edna Parker born in 1893) turned 115. Can you imagine being 115 years old? I am approaching 40 faster than I can believe and I cannot imagine living to be 115 years of age. Today I was talking with a woman who is 92 years of age. She drives her own car, wears one hearing aide due to mild hearing impairment, does not wear glasses, and lives in a supported living environment. I was telling her about another woman who was approaching 103. Even the 92 year old thought that was old! To live to be over 100 years of age is truly something. To live to be 115 is incredible and begs the question; How’d she do that? After working in the senior care arena for so long, the word “old” has new definition for me. Seventy is young to me now... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432945 Fri, 09 May 2008 02:49:23 +0100 1432945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426897&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1320 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Would you like to know how many calories per day you should eat? Maybe you’re interested in how many total fat [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426897 Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:37 +0100 1426897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426928&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D74 I love America. Specifically, I love American ideals and the extent that we Americans are willing to commit our lives, blood, and treasure toward the fulfillment of those ideals for every man, woman and child. Truly, America is great. But… Do you hear what I hear? I hear a chorus… A plea from across the land…it says…”Will the Greatest Nation in the World Please Standup?” “We know you’re out there. We know you hear us. Please stand up. Where are you? What are you waiting for? Try as we might, we can’t wait much longer.” You’ve stood up for (more…) (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426928 Wed, 07 May 2008 03:11:54 +0100 1426928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419709&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D73 If you ask your average middle class senior about applying for Medicaid they would probably say something to the effect that they have “plenty” of resources. Wrong! Maybe they have plenty for having no monthly car note and living in a house bought and paid for 20 years ago. Without a car or mortgage payment, most of us would be doing really well. But, I can assure you, unless you are wealthy, you are not as well off as you think. When I say wealthy, I’m talking multi-hundred thousand dollarnaire at least (in liquid assets). Most retired seniors are a hip fracture, stroke, or heart attack away from the poor house. It’s not the hospital bill that gets you; though, have you seen the cost of a hospital aspirin? It’s not the subsequent rehabilitation stay either. Medicare, which over... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419709 Mon, 05 May 2008 03:39:33 +0100 1419709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419359&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D72 1) First you have to realize that most people in the health care industry are not going to give you the unvarnished truth about nursing homes. And to be frank, “you can’t handle the truth.” The truth about nursing homes is so startling that were it spoke aloud, your head would explode, the sky would rend, and all manner of natural disasters would commence. So know that even when you hear the worst of the stories about nursing homes there is still a layer of sugar. The whole truth is far too difficult to swallow. Even the people who work in that industry have to ignore much of what they see. How else could they continue? 2) There are few great nursing homes out there, but there are many good people who work in them. I’ve worked in many facilities in different parts of the cou... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419359 Sat, 03 May 2008 21:19:55 +0100 1419359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417953&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D72 Five Truths No One Else Will Ever Tell You About Nursing Homes 1) First you have to realize that most people in the health care industry are not going to give you the unvarnished truth about nursing homes. And to be frank, “you can’t handle the truth.” The truth about nursing homes is so startling that were it spoke aloud, your head would explode, the sky would rend, and all manner of natural disasters would commence. So know that even when you hear the worst of the stories about nursing homes there is still a layer of sugar. The whole truth is far too difficult to swallow. Even the people who work in that industry have to ignore much of what they see. How else could they continue? 2) There are few great nursing homes out there, but there are many good people who work in them. ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417953 Sat, 03 May 2008 04:35:34 +0100 1417953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1417954&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D71 A Two Step Process for Improving the Quality of Your Health Care: Step 1: Get Pissed Off Step 2: Don’t Take it Anymore. What I am about to say may be painful to hear but just know; this is going to hurt me more than it is going to hurt you… Are you ready? I have to tell you, “Health Care Sucks Because You Keep Buying It!” That’s right, health care sucks because you keep forking over your insurance card and writing those co-payment checks for service that is subpar and frankly just sucks. “Wait a minute,” you say, “I’m not a doctor or an insurance company. How is any of this mess my fault?”, “I don’t understand the health care system and they are supposed to take care of me as a patient.” Seriously? You still think the health care system works that way? I know yo... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1417954 Fri, 02 May 2008 22:43:31 +0100 1417954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411869&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1315 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture available on CD: 2.5 hrs or 14 hrs w/12 Eldercare Experts! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I received this email question today: "I am so afraid to use aluminum products because I believe it caused my mother’s and her best friend’s Alzheimer’s. [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411869 Thu, 01 May 2008 08:23:28 +0100 1411869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1410003&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1313 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com We’re talking today about calories in disguise. Do you know your calorie intake when you eat out? It may surprise you. [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1410003 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:15:34 +0100 1410003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393994&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1308 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Have you noticed that people are drinking coffee all day long? It’s not just for that morning pick me up. It [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393994 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:00:40 +0100 1393994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1378077&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1305 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture is available on CD: 2.5 hrs or 14 hrs w/12 Eldercare Experts WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! Since the phenomenal success of "The Secret", I have noticed there are more books out now about "living in the moment" and focusing [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1378077 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:55:00 +0100 1378077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369101&cid=t_108842_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Ffuture-of-elder-care-part-i.html As my parents, friends and I myself age, I've been doing a great deal of thinking about the state of elder care in this country. The nursing home industry has indeed changed over the last few years, with the lion's share of changes having to do with offering specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care, assisted living, and palliative care for those in need. More and more long-term care facilities appear to be offering services which allow residents to move along a continuum from independent living to complete care, based upon an individual's changing needs. This is a welcome change, but there is so much more that can be done.With the Baby Boom generation beginning to retire, I predict that the care of the elderly will be an enormous field with unlimited growth and employment potential over t... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369101 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 13:03:00 +0100 1369101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1367045&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D66 Sign up for the free Pope Institute e-mail newletter by clicking the image. The newsletter provides tips, news, and senior information. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1367045 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:03:15 +0100 1367045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362527&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D62 I am always cautious about safety in parking lots when shopping alone. What this elderly woman experienced is what most women fear when shopping alone. A would be robber jumps into the passenger side of an elderly woman’s car. She had just finished grocery shopping when the man entered her car, said he had a gun, and request all of her money. She said “no”, and that is not the most incredible part of the video… WOW! does not begin to describe her courage and faith. This story comes from Action News 5 in Memphis Tennessee. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362527 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:10:34 +0100 1362527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1361285&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1297 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com I’m sure everyone’s familiar with the legendary 5 second rule. Or actually, the 30 second rule according to a study conducted [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1361285 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:00:24 +0100 1361285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352769&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D60 It is just two short weeks before Pamela D. Pope’s Retirement Life by Design ~ Living Well is available for international sale at Amazon.com. In the countdown phase, the CaregivingMinutes blog will release an excerpt per week until the release of the book. Save the date April 20, 2008 and buy the book Retirement Life by Design ~ Living Well with Health, Wisdom & Authenticity at Amazon.com. Your quality of life will thank you. If you are a senior, mid life adult planning for retirement, or an adult child to an aging parent you cannot afford to miss the message of Retirement Life by Design ~ Living Well. COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL - Retirement Life by Design ~ Living Well by Pamela D. Pope, Elder Care Specialist - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. You spent the earlier part of life responsibly pla... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352769 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:26:41 +0100 1352769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352770&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D59 Earlier this week I had the opportunity to participate in the Microsoft Vision to Venture Event for Women Entrepreneurs here in St. Louis. My sincere thanks to Microsoft for supporting women entrepreneurs. It was a pleasure to meet other supportive and energetic business women. I also enjoyed participating as a panelist and was honored to share my personal start-up story and field questions from other business women. Every business owner has a startup story. As I networked with other women, it made me think about how each of us face individual yet similar challenges while trying to grow our businesses. Friends who don’t get the vision. Parents who think the college degree in English Lit is wasted in a pet grooming business. A spouse who thinks a “9 to 5” is the key to a comfortab... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352770 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:36:26 +0100 1352770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349935&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1295 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Seminar is available on CD: 2.5 hrs or 14 hrs w/12 Eldercare Experts WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! For eleven years I pleaded with my elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349935 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:14:03 +0100 1349935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344677&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1293 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I am a long-time member of the LifeSharers organ donation program, because I was shocked to learn that every year Americans bury or cremate 20,000 transplantable organs. That means [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344677 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:29:48 +0100 1344677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344719&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D52 www.popeinstitute.com When speaking to families about my being an elder care specialist and aging in place consultant, they always marvel at the availability of such a resource and thank me for my commitment to advocating for seniors and their families. Families I work with are always grateful to know that I am there to help them find solutions and manage the challenges that come with caring for a sick, disabled, or elderly loved one. I wish I could tell you that Pope Institute is the only elder care company around. I wish I could tell you I work with millions of families each year (imagine the improvements in quality of care if that were the case). I wish I could tell you that your family is the exception and you will never need an impartial elder care specialist to help you mana... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344719 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:08:32 +0100 1344719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329254&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F258470703%2F211.html clipped from www.211.org 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number that, where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities Every hour of every day, someone in the United States needs essential services -from finding an after-school program to securing adequate care for a child or an aging parent.... [[ 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=1329254 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:23:31 +0100 1329254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455556&cid=t_108842_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fwednesday-remedy-strokes-and-healing.html Strokes are a very big health concern in my family...my father had many small strokes over a period of 5 years that finally lead to his passing; his sister also had a small stroke; my grandmother on my mothers side had a stroke in her 60's, but lived to be 90, the last few years bedridden. So if heredity is a factor, I do have my work cut out for me. Eating anti-oxidant foods or drinking anti-oxidant drinks can be very helpful. So is the information in the following article, a little obvious, but we always need reminding, don't we?Stroke is the nation’s third leading cause of death. Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain stops due to a blood clot or burst blood vessel. According to a new study, being only moderately fit can significantly lower your risk of having a stroke.The study w... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455556 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:15:00 +0100 1455556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322448&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1285 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! The Alzheimer’s Association has released a fantastic and shocking new report with the latest Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) statistics: 5.2 million people in the USA have AD; Out of 78 [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322448 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:51:12 +0100 1322448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297993&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1273 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Do you have company coming for Easter or do you need to take a dish to brunch? This recipe for Cheesy [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297993 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:00:05 +0100 1297993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289914&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D48 Retirement Life by Design ~ Living Well with Health, Wisdom, & Authenticity (Achieve Aging in Place, Manage Elder Care, Master Caregiving) available 2008. Support Pamela Pope’s retirement by purchasing directly from Pope Institute for Health and Education, LLC. (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289914 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:05:07 +0100 1289914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289161&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1270 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! ELDER ABUSE is an expanding serious problem affecting hundreds of thousands of elderly people in the United States. And since the abuse is oftentimes at the hand of a [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289161 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:28:26 +0100 1289161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286511&cid=t_108842_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=1256390&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1260 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! Everyone is anxious for medical science to come up with better treatments that not only delay the progression of Alzheimer’s, but that stop the progression all together. And what [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256390 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:40:58 +0100 1256390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256403&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D45 What I learned my first year in business. I have been a therapist and elder care professional for over 10 years. However, this year, Pope Institute celebrated its first anniversary of incorporation. Recently, I was discussing Pope Institute and elder care policy (favorite topics of mine) with a friend who is a therapist with 20 years of experience in elder care. I shared with him the knowledge I have learned about “business” since Pope Institute was incorporated. There have been many hard and unexpected lessons. As my Pop likes to say, “If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.” How true. The old adages “It’s nothing personal, it’s just business” and “Only the paranoid survive in business” have been tough and much needed lessons this first year. I have added thos... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256403 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:42:23 +0100 1256403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256404&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D44 I have gotten several letters over the last few months asking why I don’t write more articles for the blog. I appreciate that readers enjoy the articles that I write. I have been an avid reader and writer as far back as I can remember. I don’t write a lot on the blog because, I send a copyright registration for everything I write (people are sadly unoriginal-though it pays to have lawyers in the family) and also, I feel when you read or write material it should have significant value - “garbage in garbage out.” You will only find original articles of content and relevant company related pieces at the CaregivingMinutes™ blog. So while I appreciate and am flattered by the compliments about the articles, I will not substitute quality for quantity, and you would expec... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256404 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:57:48 +0100 1256404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256405&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D43 “What’s Your Motivation?” A great question that we should all ask ourselves before we make a decision or take action. This question came from a middle-aged caregiver who called Pope Institute seeking help for her mom to continue to age at home. She was married, degreed (as all of my middle aged clients have been), and she was on a mission. Among her many background focused questions, she asked me what was my motivation in starting Pope Institute. I must admit, that was a first from anyone other than an interviewer. I find it an easy question to answer. You see, everyone in “elder care” has a motivation: a sick parent prompts someone with no health or elder care experience to enter the market or a professional with many years of experience in the industry feels compelled to “d... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256405 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:39:29 +0100 1256405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1251201&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D27 Recently, I had the pleasure of getting to know Rob Liebreich of seniorDecision.com. SeniorDecision.com is an online consumer rating instrument for senior housing. If you’ve had an experience with senior housing the website allows you to post a rating of the facility you used. As you know, I am a committed elder care advocate and welcome resources that allow seniors and caregivers to raise an informed voice. To add your voice, visit their website by clicking on their logo below. Senior housing options can be complex and expensive. The options range from senior apartments, supported living facilities, and senior care centers. The transition from living in a free standing home to living in a facility can be difficult for seniors and their caregivers. The goal, as always, is to make th... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1251201 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:38:31 +0100 1251201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219496&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F232002804%2F AlzheimersNotes.com   When I read Carol O’dell’s blog post, Did I Attract Caregiving? where she relates about caring for her mother, it touched a cord.  I began to wonder:  Did I attract caregiving when it became my responsibility to care for Mother and Auntie, both of whom had Alzheimer’s.  Somehow I also became responsible, along with a family friend, for my uncle who never married.  “What would have happened if I said I couldn’t care for Mother?” I once asked another friend.  “But everyone knew you’d do it,” she said.  So I guess it was a non-issue as the “everyones” went on with  their own lives. However, there are rewards, as Carol relates, in caring for one’s mother.  The spiritual rewards, the personal ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219496 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 04:10:57 +0100 1219496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1216589&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1242 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! When I arrived in San Francisco to help my elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer’s not properly diagnosed until a year later), I found their medications all mixed up [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1216589 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:47:26 +0100 1216589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1212343&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1240 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Are you hungry for lunch but don’t have time to go out? Did you forget to bring lunch with you or [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1212343 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:00:11 +0100 1212343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1192890&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F226994347%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  I was excited by the invitation to write another guest post, Should We Track Alzheimer’s Patients Electronically, at AGIS CareStation.  This is a blog where you’ll find information and resources to help family and caregivers cope with aging, disability, and eldercare issues. I’m pleased to share with their readers and think this also is a resource Alzheimer’s Notes‘ readers will find helpful. My previous post at CareStation was Resolutions Aren’t Static in an Alzheimer’s World. (c)2008 Mary Emma Allen Tags: AGIS, Alzheimers, Alzheimers-disease, caregivers, CareStation, dementia, elder+careShare This (Source: Alzheimer's Notes) Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1192890 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:24:35 +0100 1192890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1188852&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1233 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com All you need to do is turn on the TV or radio or surf the Internet to know that the world [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1188852 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:00:16 +0100 1188852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1181877&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1231 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! You must check out this fantastic new interactive website where you can see how your views on numerous healthcare issues line up with the political candidates on both sides [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1181877 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:55:26 +0100 1181877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523829&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2FRwuVfExWl7g%2Fhow-to-deal-with-family-personal-issues.html Sheryl Karas, a former Alzheimer's Association consultant discovered that when caregivers called in to locate senior resources the bulk of her work wound up being providing emotional and spiritual support along the way. The issues that came up for family caregivers were very different for each person. It seemed like whatever their unresolved issues were - the family dynamics, feelings about things that happened in the past, beliefs and expectations they carried - THOSE were the things they needed to talk about most.For many family caregivers, elder care or senior care in not always a labor of love; for some it can be a trap they fell into, an obligation, a task they resent and struggle to survive. In this conversation, Sheryl Karas shares with us when caregiving comes to us by default, how... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523829 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:00 +0100 2523829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1158511&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F217781063%2Fearly-signs-of-dementia-alzheimers.html Looking back, there is little doubt in my mind I should have realized my mother was suffering from dementia sooner. Sadly, I didn't have the proper education, information, or frame of reference. Most people tend to ignore the early symptoms of the disease believing they are simply signs of "old age". Anyone who ends up in my shoes knows and... [[ 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=1158511 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:46:33 +0100 1158511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156853&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1221 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I have heard people say that if they are ever diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, they want to take a pill (or worse) and exit quickly rather than endure living with [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156853 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:50:48 +0100 1156853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1156112&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1219 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Are you familiar with the B vitamin folate? You might have heard of it because folate is so important for a [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1156112 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:00:25 +0100 1156112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1134700&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1214 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregivingJacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I often hear people say how much a friend’s offhanded comment hurt, but when I ask if they think the comment was really intended to hurt, they usually ponder [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1134700 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:01:22 +0100 1134700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1112772&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1200 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! When I hear people say, "I hate the holidays", I usually find out it’s because they have a little PTSD left over from too many holiday horrors [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1112772 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:58:40 +0100 1112772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073305&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1185 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I have to stop listening to "Dr. Nora" while I am driving, as I am going to get in an accident from my jaw hitting the steering [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073305 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:20:45 +0100 1073305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073178&cid=t_108842_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fin-sickness-and-in-healthsanctioned.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073178 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:41:00 +0100 1073178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071142&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1182 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Let’s take a look at some of your favorite holiday comfort foods and why they’re super foods. My list of super [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071142 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:00:59 +0100 1071142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049971&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1178 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I spent Thanksgiving trying to convince my friends’ elders that their short-term memory loss needs to be evaluated and treated ASAP, to delay the progression of [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049971 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:12:18 +0100 1049971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1041963&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1172 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Is your schedule already overbooked? Do you find yourself eating more treats and less healthy meals? Are you having a healthy [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1041963 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:00:54 +0100 1041963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025533&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1167 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://www.wdbo.com/healthcenter Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com   It’s almost Thanksgiving. Have you started gearing up for the big meal? I love Thanksgiving and the celebration [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025533 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:00:14 +0100 1025533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1010682&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1162 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com It’s November and the kickoff of the holiday season. Are you already so stressed that you’re frequently visiting the drive thru [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1010682 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:00:32 +0100 1010682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007679&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1161 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I received a crisis call recently from an adult daughter at her wit’s end with her demented elderly parents, who had finally agreed to move to [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007679 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:45:39 +0100 1007679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=971539&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1150 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! Since I live in Southern California, I have been watching the news about all the terrible fires we are having-showing on every channel. I am not in danger (yet), [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=971539 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:15:16 +0100 971539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523838&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2FxKT6M-HnKl4%2Fpanel-of-texas-caregivers.html The Austin Groups for the Elderly sponsored a Caregiver's Conference this weekend. During the conference a panel of Austin Caregivers were interviewed about their experience of caring for a loved one. I picked up some useful tips that I want to share with you. I hope you too find them helpful!The caregivers interviewed on the panel (all) cared or in the process of caring for an aging parent. There was one who also cared for a husband disabled by a stroke. This particular caregiver had 2 recipients, living with her and receiving her undying care. I commend her and those of you in same situation. While caring for an aging relative is challenging, adding another care recipient such as a spouse or children would bring anyone over the top! And I don't mean exhileration either!!The Texas caregiv... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523838 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:31:00 +0100 2523838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939983&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1139 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Hi everyone! Are you confused about nutrition and what to believe? Do you wonder what you can eat? Get ready to [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939983 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:00:57 +0100 939983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=939985&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1140 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story!When I was taking care of my elderly parents, both with early Alzheimer’s (just one type of dementia), I was so astonished by the many creative and crafty manipulations [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=939985 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:50:25 +0100 939985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=931508&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D25 Many of us who work with, care for, and live with older adults appreciate the wisdom and commonly gentle spirit of people 65 and older. I have enjoyed many visits with patients who share pearls of wisdom and regale me with their life stories. These characteristics exemplify why so many professionals chose careers that involve working almost exclusively with older adults. While there is a grace and beauty that often accompanies aging, for many older adults aging and the life changes that accompany it are not welcome. For some seniors the transitions and functional loses create a sadness that is difficult to overcome. This prolonged sadness results in depression. Depression strikes about 19 million people in the US (National Library of Medicine). For many, depression can be treated with tec... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=931508 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:15:41 +0100 931508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=923828&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1135 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Do you feel like you get enough sleep? Is your life so jam-packed that sleep is only a dream? Could you [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=923828 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:00:07 +0100 923828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=915451&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2F163382385%2Fother-things-to-consider-when-assessing.html If your hiring a professional geriatric nurse to complete an assessment with the elder in your life or filling out forms with your parents, be prepared to spend from three hours to potentially a couple of days. Either can take considerable time. What factors should be considered doing taking a closer look the aging relative's life? A thorough assessment should include the following:Health - Physical & MentalHas the elder been diagnosed with any chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, congested heart failure? Or maybe illnesses such as bladder or bowel problems are evident or another form of heart disease, stroke, cancer? Does the elder have allergies? Make sure they, with your help track weight loss or gain. Do they have problems with incontinence? Unless you... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=915451 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:58:00 +0100 915451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907209&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1131 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! A couple weeks ago, I went to my family reunion in Montana and found myself on a mission discreetly observing all the many elders for any signs of dementia! [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=907209 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:04:50 +0100 907209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906356&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D24 US health policy (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906356 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:08:29 +0100 906356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=904638&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1129 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Do you have friends or family dealing with age-related dementia or Alzheimer’s? I know that many of you reading my [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=904638 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:00:37 +0100 904638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=889028&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D17 Thank you to the Post-Dispatch for printing the correction and acknowledging the editorial error.  As a matter of fact, an acknowledgement identifying the error as an editorial reference was printed in the Wednesday Post Dispatch on page A2 (Thank You).  However, as of Thursday afternoon, the incorrect article is still accessible online with the error intact and no link to the correction.  At the time of this posting, the incorrect reference has not been removed from the online article nor is the incorrect article linked to the online correction.   Since most people read the newspaper online, a correction is being provided through this blog with a reference to the article.  The St. Louis Post Dispatch printed correction reads as follows: September 19, 2007 - ” Due to a... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=889028 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:57:50 +0100 889028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=878531&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fcaregiver%2F%7E3%2F157845260%2Felder-checklist-things-to-watch-out-for.html If you have an elder in your life and are concerned whether they can care for themselves or live alone without someone overseeing their care, you might want to take a closer look at the elder's life and use the following as a guide when assessing "where" the elder is in caring for him/herself. Can he/she dress or undress without help?Can he/she cook for themselves?Are they eating well?Are they maintaining a good, healthy weight?Are they managing their medications?Does he/she care about maintaining cleanliness?Do they care about their health?Can he/she move around their house easily?Are they active? And do they have a hobby or friends?What's their attitude like?How well are they managing household duties?Are they able to manage their yards?Can they be left alone?Are they managing finances a... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=878531 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:37:00 +0100 878531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865791&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1119 Are you confused about nutrition and don’t know what to believe? Do you wonder what you can eat? Get ready to nosh on the latest nutrition news this month. I had such a great response last month from the ‘what can you eat’ blog that I decided to make it a monthly series. Have you [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865791 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:00:20 +0100 865791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865792&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1123 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! Oftentimes dementia patients don’t even realize that they are experiencing low-level pain, which prevents their willingness to participate in activities. However, patients who are routinely given [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865792 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:41:11 +0100 865792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858715&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D12   Do you recall the classic Social Psychology 101 case study of the life and death of Catherine “Kitty” Genovese?  Unfortunately, Ms. Genovese is most known for the circumstances of her premature death.  In 1964, Kitty Genovese was a 28-year-old women living in a well-populated area of a middle class neighborhood in Queens New York.  Kitty was stabbed to death while 38 of her neighbors witnessed the crime by eye or ear.  You heard correctly 38, more than three dozen people, heard her screams during one or all of the 2-3 attacks, which occurred over the course of an hour, and most of them did what amounts to NOTHING!  The obvious questions are “WHY” and “HOW.”  How can 38 people witness such an atrocity and do nothing?  The quests to understand this unthinkable lack ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858715 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:14:08 +0100 858715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858717&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D14 To subscribe to the Pope Institute monthly newsletter send an email titled “subscribe” to info@PopeInstitute.com.  Remember to include your website address and blog address in your request.  (Source: CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute) CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858717 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:10:57 +0100 858717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=842046&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1114 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com OK, tell the truth. Which one of these excuses sounds like you? I don’t have time for breakfast! I’m not hungry [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=842046 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:00:00 +0100 842046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838169&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1113 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! I am hearing from more people lately who are struggling with how to sort through their parents’ many years of stuff (only fifty or sixty!), so they can move [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838169 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:08:48 +0100 838169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=815387&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1103 Dr. Mitchell is co-author of Fat is Not Your Fate, Eat to Stay Young and I’d Kill for a Cookie. Listen to her weekly Internet Show on AM580 WDBO http://580wdbo.com/healthcenter/ Visit her websites: http://www.susanmitchell.org and http://www.fatisnotyourfate.com Superfoods are a huge trend in the food and nutrition world. A superfood is one that provides benefits to your body [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=815387 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:00:59 +0100 815387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809972&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1101 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME!WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! After seven years of advocating about the importance of early diagnosis of any type of dementia (Alzheimer’s is one type), I would have to say that denial is still [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809972 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:19:24 +0100 809972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809976&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1096 Are you confused about nutrition and what to believe? Do you wonder what you can eat? Well get ready to nosh on the latest nutrition news this month. My podcast producer, Billy P, asked me this question. “I love corn tortillas with my Mexican food and heard something over the weekend about blue corn tortillas [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809976 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:00:34 +0100 809976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809981&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36043&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.thirdage.com%2F%3Fp%3D1087 Author Elder Rage www.ElderRage.com Host Coping With Caregiving Radio Show www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving Jacqueline’s Lecture on CD; 12 Experts; 14/hrs. of Help–ASK ME! WELCOME BACK ALL MY CAREGIVERS—Tell us your story! People often tell me every detail of their struggles with a loved one’s odd behaviors and symptoms, but when I ask what medications are being taken–I most [...] (Source: ThirdAge Blog) ThirdAge Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809981 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:35:12 +0100 809981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858720&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D9 August 5, 2007 Over the course of the last week, my household hosted our biennial family reunion.  Family members traveled by car and plane from distances of nearly 1,000 miles.  Reunions are a great way to connect with distant relatives, be acquainted with new additions to the family, and honor elders who represent the family heritage.  My husband’s 80-year-old aunt Alice – who does not like to fly, endured a 10-hour bus ride to join the celebration.  Aunt Alice spoke about the legacy of the family and honored the lives of older relatives whom we have lost.  It was obvious the importance Alice placed on having that role.  In generations past, sharing such moments was nearly an everyday occurrence.  Most of us remember growing up in a community where our grandparents lived down ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858720 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:42:42 +0100 858720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807631&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Fworkingcaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fso-youre-caregiver.html Congratulations, you're a caregiver! Welcome to the world of ambiguity and confusion. I'm happy to meet working family caregivers because I know that you understand what caregivers, like me, do and feel each day. We face many moments thinking we're brainless. Not because we're stupid but because elder care is sooooo big and there's soooo much to learn & understand. Just the health issues alone take my breath away and give me headaches. What's bothersome to me,when meeting people who have never experienced family caregiving, some shrug it off like it's a common chore. It's like having a conversation with a person who doesn't speak my language. Can you imagine telling someone about a rough day at work in English and they only speak and understand Russian? Well, that's what it's like to expla... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807631 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 19:38:00 +0100 807631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858722&cid=t_108842_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D7 Answering the call to action to help consumers make informed decisions St. Louis - May 28, 2007 - Pope Institute for Health and Education, LLC, a National Health Care Consulting firm is accepting the challenge of educating consumers about their care options and ensuring consumers receive good care.  The firm, headquartered in Missouri, provides Elder Care and Disability health care planning including Health Care Advocacy, Aging in Place Consultations, and Consumer Education. Pamela Pope, President of the company states, “The health care industry is an intimidating structure for the average consumer.  Families mistakenly depend on providers to screen referrals for them and make the “best decision.”  The health care system does what it can to move patients through the continuum of ... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858722 Mon, 28 May 2007 21:19:09 +0100 858722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=559048&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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=513004&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Falzheimers-disease-rate-rises-to-more.html Someone Develops Alzheimer's Every 72 Seconds....More Than Five Million in the United States now have Alzheimer's.The Alzheimer’s Association today reports that in 2007 there are now more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer’s disease. This number includes 4.9 million people over the age of 65 and between 200,000 and 500,000 people under age 65 with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.Read more about this topic at The Alzheimer's Reading Room (Source: CareGiver, The) CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513004 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:23:00 +0100 513004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513013&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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=513010&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fnew-drug-stops-alzheimers-in-tracks.html The drug -- called Alzhemed -- attacks Amyloid Peptide - the molecule that causes Alzheimer's.Paul Aisen, M.D.: "I think it is tremendously significant."An early study showed Alzhemed stabilized the disease in nearly half of patients. Now, more than 1,000 are being followed. Source ABC7Nearly five-million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease. Drugs on the market can treat the symptoms -- but not one goes after what causes it. Now, researchers are on the brink of a huge breakthrough with a drug that targets the cause and could stop the disease in its tracks.Frances Goldstein: "I like to paint -- a lot."Jacobo, her husband of 45 years, loves watching her mind at work. Frances has Alzheimer's disease -- diagnosed eight years ago at age 56.Jacobo Goldstein, Wife has Alzheimer's: "For ... CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=513010 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 04:53:00 +0100 513010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=513030&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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=544814&cid=t_108842_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimersreadingroom.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Falzheimers-and-aging.html This MetLife website contains lots of useful information on Alzheimer's and Aging. It should be expecially useful to Baby Boomers and Caregivers.You can also read more on Alzheimer's at the CareGiver.The CareGiver BlogRobert T DeMarcoAllAmerican Senior CareAllAmerican Senior Care Weblog Senior CareElder CareCareGiver Alzheimer’sDementia CareGiver (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=544814 Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:00:00 +0100 544814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=544806&cid=t_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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_108842_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