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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097137&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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=4911842&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2Fn1xQFE6TW4M%2Felder-fraud-on-rise.html A new Metlife study on financial elder abuse estimates that the annual financial loss felt by victims increased 12 percent from the last time the study was conducted in 2008 and recognizes that elder abuse is still an underreported crime. “The Metlife Study of Elder Abuse: Crimes of Occasion, Desperation, and Predation Against America’s Elders” indicates that older Americans are losing 2.9 billion dollars to predators, 51 percent of whom are strangers, often targeting victims who were out shopping or managing financial affairs. “In almost all instances, financial exploitation is achieved through deceit, threats and emotional manipulation of an elder,” said Sandra Timmermann, Ed.D., director of the MetLife Mature Market Institute. “In addition to this psychological mistreatment... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911842 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 02:33:00 +0100 4911842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704972&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FL-PBRrVgVxQ%2Fwhen-finances-become-health-issue-for.html by Eileen Ambrose, The Baltimore Sun Doctors are being encouraged to make sure elderly patients aren't victims of fraud. We have a special relationship with our doctors. We trust them and tell them intimate details about our lives. And doctors who see us regularly are likely to notice changes from visit to visit that might signal that all is not well. That's why some regulators and advocates for the elderly are reaching out to primary-care physicians, hoping they will use their unique position to help spot when older patients — particularly those with mild cognitive impairment — are victims of financial fraud. About half the states so far have signed on to the Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation program that aims to train doctors on the red flags of financial exploita... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704972 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:14:00 +0100 4704972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631651&cid=t_112132_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fsevere-physical-abuse-of-older-adults%2F CONCLUSION:This is the first clinical case–control study detailing clinical outcomes and evaluating risk factors of persons suffering severe physical abuse. Of elderly trauma victims, those who are physically abused have more-severe injuries than their nonabused counterparts.A Case–Control Study of Severe Physical Abuse of Older Adults. Lee S. Friedman PhD, Susan Avila MPH, Kathy Tanouye RN, BSN, Kimberly Joseph MD. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Volume 59, Issue 3, pages 417–422, March 2011Related articlesElderly substance abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Sexual Abuse & Alcoholism (recoveryissexy.com)Families, mental health & alcohol abuse (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Random Articles12 Bad Habits of TherapistsThe Personality Traits of AlcoholicsSlips and Relapse... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631651 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:11:00 +0100 4631651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575255&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FaYDX9RqEUrk%2Fcredit-card-debt-that-outlives-mom.html  By SHERISSE PHAM Following a recent post on the rising levels of credit card debt among the elderly, several readers raised an important question: What happens when borrowers die? Do they take their credit card balances to the grave, or are those left behind responsible for the debt? Tom from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, offered an answer: “Excess debt over the value of the estate is considered insolvent and cannot be passed on to heirs.” He’s right, it turns out. Experts say that unlike a mortgage or a car loan, credit card debt is unsecured, meaning that it isn’t tethered to an asset. When someone dies, credit card companies have to wait near the back of the line to receive payment. If what’s left over after settling the estate isn’t enough to pay the bill... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575255 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:54:00 +0100 4575255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560626&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2Fm05BvfcVIcw%2Factor-mickey-rooney-tells-congress-of.html "If elder abuse happened to me, Mickey Rooney, it can happen to anyone," the 90-year-old actor said in testimony to the Senate Special Committee on Aging.In court documents, Rooney accused his stepson Christopher Aber of intimidating and bullying him and blocking access to his mail. The documents also alleged Aber deprived Rooney of medications and food."My money was taken and misused. When I asked for information, I was told that I couldn't have any of my own information," Rooney told the committee. "I was literally left powerless."Rooney rose to fame as a child star in the 1930s and 1940s when he made more than a dozen Andy Hardy movies. He appeared frequently alongside Judy Garland and, in his heyday, was one of Hollywood's biggest stars, receiving a junior Oscar in 1938.Rooney continue... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560626 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:21:00 +0100 4560626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544967&cid=t_112132_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=4305106&cid=t_112132_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FIFTJm_-1GXw%2F Hello, everyone. Nice to see you again. We hope you had a pleasant respite and feel refreshed after the holiday break. Now, of course, the time has come to resume the routine, which means gearing up for those meetings and deadlines. As always, we have gathered a few items to help you along. Meanwhile, please join us for a much-needed cup of stimulation. Hope your day goes well… Inspire Pharma’s Cystic Fibrosis Drug Fails (Reuters) Elder Pharma Gets Japanese Approval For API Facility (Business Standard) J&J And MassGen Strike Deal For Testing Cancer Cells (Boston Globe) UK’s NICE May Back Avastin For Macular Degeneration (The Guardian) Roche Buys Marcadia And Its Obesity Compounds (BioWorld Today) Indian Pharmas Had Most ANDA Approvals (Business Standard) AstraZeneca&... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305106 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:02:30 +0100 4305106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122097&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FUnejY51W0fw%2Falzheimers-disease-can-rob-you-of-your.html Gina Kolata, New York Time contributor, chronicles two affluent professionals - an attorney and a physician, both of whom lost their money and financial security due to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.This is a must read article for any family that suspects their older loved one may have one of the many forms of dementia. (Source: Aging with Grace CareConnection) Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122097 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:16:00 +0100 4122097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987236&cid=t_112132_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FcB0AB5jloI4%2F Welcome back, everyone. We hope you had a pleasant weekend and feel refreshed. Now, of course, the routine resumes as meetings and deadlines approach. To steel ourselves, we are preparing the mandatory cup of simulation. So please join us as we indulge and scan the news of the world. Hope your day goes well and do stay in touch… Bristol-Myers And Astra Tout Diabetes Study Results (Dow Jones) Roche’s Avastin Fails In Late-State Colon Cancer Study (Bloomberg News) India May Separate Approvals From Patent Status (LiveMint) Drugmakers Protest New Prices In Greece (PharmaTimes) Some African Nations Side With India Over Generics Debate (Economic Times) Genentech Exec Looks Ahead To Rockefeller University (Nature) Novartis Pulls European Application For Blood Pressure Pill (PharmaTime... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987236 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:35:40 +0100 3987236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929461&cid=t_112132_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-response-and-aging-2%2F Many people in recovery are in the older age groups. Either starting recovery or well along the road sexual activity and responses can be different to what they remember or may have a different spiritual meaning. By understanding age changes one can accommodate new experiences rather than be confused or disheartened. Women and men have the capacity for sexual desire and sexual activity throughout their lives. There is no reason why one cannot express one’s sexuality well beyond the “reproductive years” (the ages during which men and women are fertile). In fact, women and men who have been sexually active throughout their adult lives seem to be more sexually responsive in old age than those who have not. The key to maintaining sexual function in later years is to continue a patter... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929461 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:31:00 +0100 3929461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808835&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Felder-rage-review.html Here is a review I posted on Amazon for Elder Rage, Jacqueline Marcell's book about her struggle with her father's Alzheimer's:-"As a Physician and a Caregiver for my mother diagnosed with Alzheimer's when I was a teen, I recommend this book to caregivers. Not only do I advise this book to be read by caregivers but by the general public at large. Alzheimer's is something we don't want to know about or hear about till it touches our own family. It's time we open our eyes. The book is thorough, gripping, and filled with insights that offer utility to caregivers of AD victims. No matter what age you are when a parent or loved one is affected, AD is a coming of age process. It makes people grow up, and dig down inside ones' spirit to find the courage to persevere. Jacqueline did something with... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808835 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:03:00 +0100 3808835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733088&cid=t_112132_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=3262838&cid=t_112132_135_f&fid=35246&url=http%3A%2F%2Faids-write.org%2F%3Fp%3D2145 Scientists say [they've] crack[ed] HIV/AIDS puzzle for drugs By Kate Kelland January 31, 2010 Study solves puzzle that eluded scientists for 20 years * Finding should help development of new HIV/AIDS medicines * Allows scientists to see how Merck and Gilead drugs work LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Scientists say they have solved a crucial puzzle about the AIDS virus after 20 years of research and that their findings could lead to better treatments for HIV. British and U.S. researchers said they had grown a crystal that enabled them to see the structure of an enzyme called integrase, which is found in retroviruses like HIV and is a target for some of the newest HIV medicines. “Despite initially painstakingly slow progress and very many failed attempts, we did not give up and our effort w... aids-write.org blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262838 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:10:53 +0100 3262838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048322&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FGgbrZjxQ594%2Fcaregiving-from-both-sides-now.html I thought it would be relatively simple. I had all this information about aging and services, so I thought I could lay out a road map for my folks. Planning for their future would be a logical process. That was a fantasy. My blind spot was, I didn’t recognize that family members are not like clients. Your family is awash in all its emotionality. I wouldn’t be perceived as a professional; I was a daughter. You may think you know the right professional answers, but you can’t make decisions for your parents. Worth reading. I would be interested in your comments and reaction. To continue reading go here. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on the Alzheimer's Reading Room Worried About Alzheimer's Disease Dementia and the Eight Types of Dementia H... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048322 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:29:39 +0100 3048322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974188&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FCiTX7n0-7ic%2Fvalidation-breakthrough-techniques-for.html If you live with or care for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia, you should consider reading this book. The Validation Breakthrough will help you understand why Alzheimer's sufferers say what they say and do what they do. This book helps you understand communication that is often difficult to accept and hard to interpret. You might get the impression from the title that this book is only for professionals -- this is not the case. The case studies provide you with specific situations that you are sure to encounter. I believe everyone involved with elderly parents suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's can benefit from reading this book. You can reduce stress by learning and using some of these techniques. The Validation Breakthrough: Simple Techniques for Communicating with People ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974188 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:30:30 +0100 2974188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2901820&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FrifITHzIkLE%2Fgood-daughter-elder-care-management.html By Olga Brunner A Good Daughter Boca Raton, Florida Approximately twelve years ago I left San Diego for south Florida to care for my 84 year old mother who had several medical issues requiring surgery. Once the surgery was completed I found we were totally immersed in the world of cognitive impairment, not really knowing what that meant. Whether vascular dementia or an Alzheimer’s related disorder, all I knew was that I was ill-equipped to deal with a parent who went from being the rock of our family to someone who would hide her pocketbook in the washing machine. I made it my business to attend senior fairs, caregiver conferences, caregiver support groups, and purchased The 36 Hour Day. I was my mother’s caregiver. With a background in Healthcare Administration, I knew how to ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2901820 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:57:09 +0100 2901820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894566&cid=t_112132_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F15%2Fyour-patient-rights-in-therapy%2F Before you go into psychotherapy, you should be informed of your rights as a patient ahead of time by the therapist. The therapist should, in addition, give you a printed copy of something that reads similar to the below, so that you can take it home with you. We’ve long had a version of these rights here on our website, but I thought it might be helpful to further describe or explain each right in a little more detail. Therapists nowadays may also often offer you their guidelines for electronic and/or outside contact, (such as through Facebook, email, telephone, etc). This sets the ground rules for how you may contact the therapist outside of session, in event of an emergency, or in the event that you just want to share something with your therapist (or change your appointment or su... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894566 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:09:57 +0100 2894566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832378&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FiYwyMRVIoVc%2Frose-is-betwixt-and-between-over-mrs-j.html Rose Lamatt is trying as hard as he can to make sure Mrs J--the Wanderer--receives the care she needs. But now, she is frustated because the grandson doesn't really care. I wrote the other day that I am a goal oriented guy. I am also a problem solver. Sometimes the first or second solution to a problem doesn't work. What is important is finding an effective solution to the problem. I'll put my potential solution in the comments box. By Rose Lamatt So now what? Is this called passing the buck, or what? Please tell me, how can we depend on government services when this sort of thing happens? Who is in charge of this fiasco? Who is responsible? The family? Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email After my good feelings that Children and Families were going to watch over Mrs. J.... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832378 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:47:16 +0100 2832378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824402&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FoD75G24Y7mc%2Fmetamorphosis-of-this-alzheimers.html My name is Bob DeMarco, I am an Alzheimer's caregiver. My mother Dorothy, now 93 years old, suffers from Alzheimer's disease. We live our lives one day at a time. I am an Alzheimers caregiver, I am the One, and if you are here you are not Alone. To start, I am a curious person. So, when I want to know more about something I really dig in. Take it apart and put it back together. I'm fortunate in two ways. I picked great parents, and God and my parents blessed me with an ability to read fast, and absorb information. My brain is wired to view everything as a system. This allows me to see all the parts when I encounter something new, or when I am trying to figure things out. When focused, I am goal oriented. When I first learned my mother was suffering from dementia, I quickly learned y... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824402 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:18:55 +0100 2824402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820566&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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=2786247&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FrA7XAmmpijk%2Fdementia-care-are-less-drugs-and-more.html Below the fold, you can read a thought provoking article about the use of drugs versus on hands personal care in nursing homes. My recent research, conversations with neurologists, and other specialist indicates that there is a growing consensus that the combination of Aricept and Namenda are getting better results in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's than is commonly known. I first read about the benefits of the combination Aricept and Namenda in July, 2004  It seems neurologists are finally becoming convinced that this is the way to go. In the article below, the author... This is a content summary. Comments welcome on the website. Click the headline to find the comments box under the article. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786247 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:44 +0100 2786247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727389&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FRy8xah8vO-M%2Falzheimers-and-dementia-simple-solution.html Sometimes it is best to find a simple solution to an ongoing problem.Have a simple solution to a problem? Tell us about it in the comments box below this article. Or better yet, write an article for the Alzheimer's Reading Room.Here are a few good examples.A Simple SolutionI've been taking care of my husband, John, who has dementia. John constantly misplaces his wallet and gets upset when he can't find it. I've tried to convince him that he doesn't need to carry a wallet anymore because I'm taking care of the bills and expenses, but this doesn't satisfy him.One day when John was getting quite agitated about his lost wallet and I couldn't find it anywhere, I came across an old wallet that had belonged to our son. I put a couple of dollars in the wallet and gave it to John -- and he was deli... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727389 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:20:10 +0100 2727389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695591&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FtfyJnETYyhc%2Fwho-cares-senior-with-dementia-is-left.html Who, besides Sonia, cares? Who cares? I'll put my own opinion on this story up later today. It might be very different than your opinion. Let's find out.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room Senior with dementia is left to fend for herself JOE FIORITO Sonia Mirakian runs a shades-and-shutters store on Yonge St., just south of College. A while back, she took a call from an elderly client. And here, yet again, is how the Community Care... This is a content summary. The Performance/Comparison chart is available on the website. Hit the headline to go directly to the article. I am interested in your comments, opinion, and viewpoint. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695591 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 20:01:17 +0100 2695591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688608&cid=t_112132_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F10%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2009-vol-302-no-5%2F This article examines the relationship of elder self-neglect or abuse reported to social services agencies with all-cause mortality among a community-dwelling elderly population. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article Posted in Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Adults, Community Dwelling, Elder Abuse, Self-Neglect (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688608 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:42:41 +0100 2688608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657887&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Ft95lMIOSlAo%2Fbrain-stimulation-in-old-age-reduces.html In a study of more than 700 elderly, community-dwelling individuals, a cognitively inactive person was 2.6 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than a cognitively active person. Frequent cognitive activity during old age — such as reading a newspaper, going to see a play, or playing chess or checkers — was also linked with a reduced incidence ofmild cognitive impairment. "The implications are much more from a public health perspective than a clinical perspective," said Dr. Robert Bennett. "As a society, how do we encourage all people, not just seniors, to engage in cognitive activities?"Dr. Bennett noted that cognitive activity is just one aspect of staving off memory loss. Physical activity and social activity play a role. The group published a study last year showing that... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657887 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:44:00 +0100 2657887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616838&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYK0ST42iG4E%2Fcaring-for-our-parents.html This is a serious book by an accomplished journalist, writer--Howard Gleckman.'If you are a Boomer, you should buy this book and put it on the coffee table. You will need it in the future to take care of yourself. The notes section of this book, alone, is worth the purchase price. The 22 pages of notes come in the form of a bibliography that you will be referring to over and over in the years ahead. Caring for Our Parents is chock full of information and example that you, and I, will need as we age'. --Bob DeMarco, the Alzheimer's Reading RoomCaring for Our Parents: Inspiring Stories of Families Seeking New Solutions to America's Most Urgent Health CrisisThe title of this book is misleading. In my opinion, the title would keep millions of Americans that need this book from buying it. The t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616838 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:01:38 +0100 2616838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571158&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FR82Ii6i_pn4%2Fcaring-for-caregiver.html Since few of us our inventors we learn best from the experience of others. “I don’t think I know how to handle the situation with dementia,” she said about her husband’s disease, diagnosed 10 years ago. “I lose my temper a lot and I get exasperated. I know I’m not handling things well, not for him and not for myself.” Another woman said she had promised her aunt to keep her at home as long a she possibly could. Because her relatives disagree with her vow, she said, they don’t help her with the care.This is a well written article that appeared on the Alzheimer's Reading Room for the first time back in February, 2007. Time is flying.Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomCaring for the caregiversBy Elizabeth CooneyTELEGRAM & GAZETTE ecooney@telegram.comYou came to the r... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571158 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:13:20 +0100 2571158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523681&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FRt5Fs5VPaxY%2Falzheimers-information-where-do-you-ask.html Derrick Grant has an interesting site at ElderGuru.com. The website focus is information on aging. The sites has lots of information and links to useful resources.For more Insight into Alzheimer's DiseaseSubscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomAlzheimer’s Information – Where Do You Ask Questions? What Questions Do You Ask?A Guest Post by Derrick Grant of ElderGuru.com Wham! You got the big news, a spouse, parent, loved one, friend, maybe even you – Alzheimer’s diagnosis. You were just going about your life, and now it’s taken a 180 degree turn. To describe it as overwhelming would be an understatement. It’s easy to enter denial or become frozen with shock. While there is little that can be done for that beyond a little time, there is some comfort knowing that you’re not alon... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523681 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:14:47 +0100 2523681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523692&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FdvxZ3i2jqhA%2Fcaregivers-dilemma-until-you-walk-in-my.html So my dilemma as a caregiver is how can you get these relatives to understand that until they walk in your shoes then they have never walked before? By Deborah Ann TornilloI find myself once again taking care of my husband, who was diagnosed several months ago with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. He is currently receiving radiation treatment, which is taking its toll on him. He is unable to eat solid food for it just comes right back up and has only just recently been able to tolerate a liquid diet.He has lost 25 pounds in three weeks.He has lost his hearing in his left ear since it is “ground zero” for the radiation.Two weeks into his treatment he lost his taste buds. For the last seven days he has had a fever over 103 degrees, but yet the radiation oncologist does no... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523692 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:15:01 +0100 2523692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358858&cid=t_112132_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=2349586&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FfAUeYX3K06I%2Fwow-light-and-enlightening-new.html I read this article about the new Alzheimer's Day Care and Resource Center in Eureka, California. Key words here: light and bright light. This caught my attention because I just wrote a few days ago about how bright light has a very positive effect on my mother. "This building was built for people like my wife and me,” said Doug Durham. “There are a lot of us.”Durham has spent many years as the primary caregiver for his wife, who has Alzheimer's. His wife of nearly 50 years first discounted the symptoms as CRS, “can't remember stuff,” before her diagnosis in January 1998. The center's ability to provide respite has, he said, been essential to dealing with challenges of caring for his wife.Follow the Alzheimer's Reading Room on TwitterSubscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349586 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:25:01 +0100 2349586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347915&cid=t_112132_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Fmedical-war-against-elderly-british.html This study and the story of the nurse illustrate the subversive impact of the bioethical "quality of life" ethic--that is fast supplanting the Hippocratic "equality of life" approach--on medicine. The bioethicists might respond by denying they support discrimination--they see themselves as liberals, after all (although they really are not)--only "rational" withholding of high tech and expensive care based on the bioethical principle of distributive justice. But this excuse ignores the impact of ideas and how they can impact actual practice in the trenches. As a logical species, we take accepted premises where they lead. In this situation, the idea that ill elderly patients have less value based on quality of life, causes people to perceive such people as different from other patients, resu... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347915 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:40:00 +0100 2347915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347916&cid=t_112132_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Fwar-against-elderly-patients-in-uk.html A nurse in the UK reveals terrible abuse and neglect of elderly patients at a hospital in the UK. You'd think the powers that be would give her a medal. Nope. As I reported here yesterday, Margaret Haywood secretly filmed and proved how badly patients were being treated. Her reward? She's lost the right to be a nurse. From the story:Nurse Margaret Haywood has been struck off the register with immediate effect after secretly filming for a BBC Panorama programme exposing neglect of elderly patients in a hospital.Nurse Margaret Haywood secretly filmed the neglect of elderly patients Photo: PA Miss Haywood, 58, recorded appalling conditions at the Royal Sussex Hospital in Brighton for a BBC documentary screened in July 2005. She said: "I was convinced that it was the right thing to do at the t... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347916 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:25:00 +0100 2347916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258228&cid=t_112132_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F-m-gYnaw5YQ%2F Everyone is anxious for improvements in health care, not necessarily the care itself, but the coverage.  Many seem to feel it should be free and include everyone and everything. Granted, it becomes more and more difficult to provide for health care for everyone and difficult for it to be affordable.  So…let the government become involved, many say, and have the Obama team and Congress to give us miraculous solutions.  Will expectations be as people wish or will we find there are patients the administrators feel are beyond reasonable care so are allowed to die, actually forced to die? Is it written into the proposed Obama health care scheme that administrators, other than doctors and medical personnel, determine whether the cost of saving the elderly is too much for what they... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258228 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:04:26 +0100 2258228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205638&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=2061125&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FV03xZP7UuZs%2F Alzheimer’s Finances There often comes a time when elderly parents, especially those who experience strokes or develop Alzheimer’s, need help with their finances.  Eventually someone may have to take over their finances entirely. This generally is a difficult time for both parents and children or whomever becomes in charge.  I found helping my mother make out checks, decide which bills to pay, and go over accounts was no problem.  It was when she began to lose the ability to understand and made unrational decisions.  There is a reluctance within many of us to take financial matters out of our parents’ hands, even when we know they are no longer capable. This also becomes the time when unscrupulous people also can take advantage of the elderly.  The frustrating part o... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061125 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:11 +0100 2061125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798211&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1500418&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fnursing-home-abuse-and-neglect.html Bruises and bedsores are some of the conditions that may lead to a lawsuit over nursing home abuse and neglect. The video below by the Consumer Justice Group explains causes of bedsores, checking your loved one for bruises, and how to watch for warning signs of neglect or abuse. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500418 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:55:00 +0100 1500418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494648&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1451919&cid=t_112132_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F293105377%2F The older we get the harder it is for us to make it through surgical procedures and invasive treatments. That is somewhat tongue in cheek due to the fact that as we get older we need more treatment and surgeries. This also proves true for heart patients and more specifically heart valve patients. There is a minimally invasive Phase II EVEREST clinical trial with the aim of treating malfunctioning heart valves in the elderly. The new technique, already proven safe by a Phase I clinical trial in 2005, involves only a small incision through the skin in the groin. A small catheter is then guided up through the maze of the blood vessels of the circulatory system and into the targeted heart chamber. Then, a tiny metal clip is clamped into the area to stabilize the malfunctioning valve. This less... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451919 Sun, 18 May 2008 18:27:27 +0100 1451919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450466&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1363716&cid=t_112132_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.gbrettmiller.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fjohn-robinson-on-an-autism-cure%2F This is kind of a follow-up to my most recent post. In responding to Some Asperger questions from the audience, John Elder Robinson - author of the book Look Me in the Eye and a blog of the same name - takes on the cure question: If there were ever a cure would you take it, or would you think it was like taking a piece away? At age 50, I am comfortable the way I am and I would not want to take any pieces away. As a teenager, though, life was a lot harder and I’d have had a different answer if you asked me this at age 15. I guess we become more comfortable with ourselves as we get older and hopefully wiser. If you’ve read the book, you know that Robinson’s life was anything but easy. Interesting, no doubt. But not easy, especially in a time when pretty much all kids - autisti... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363716 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:10:07 +0100 1363716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362527&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1306575&cid=t_112132_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F252633736%2F This is kind of interesting… I have often thought about this over the years. The EKG standards need to be changed among the elder population. After analyzing readings from more than 700 patients 80 or older, the researchers discovered that the average cutoffs (beginning and end points) for measuring all three ECG intervals — PR, QRS and QT — were greater than the current established norms. The findings also showed that the intervals, while greater in general, were significantly higher in men. The intervals refer to the times between recorded peaks of the specific motions in a heartbeat as represented on an electrocardiogram. Obviously as we age there are natural physiological changes that occur. Due to those changes there are differences in the electrical components that ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1306575 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:56:45 +0100 1306575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297993&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1255207&cid=t_112132_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsexual-response-and-aging%2F   Many people in recovery are in the older age groups. Either starting recovery or well along the road sexual activity and responses can be different to what they remember or may have a different spiritual meaning. By understanding age changes one can accommodate new experiences rather than be confused or disheartened. Women and men have the capacity for sexual desire and sexual activity throughout their lives. There is no reason why one cannot express one’s sexuality well beyond the “reproductive years” (the ages during which men and women are fertile). In fact, women and men who have been sexually active throughout their adult lives seem to be more sexually responsive in old age than those who have not. The key to maintaining sexual function in later years is to continue... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255207 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:31:11 +0100 1255207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1251201&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=1001061&cid=t_112132_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F178945786%2F  Keep Alzheimer’s patients from viewing the news on TV, mentions Jacqueline Marcell, author of Elder Rage.  She relates how the news can confuse and alarm those with failing menories or lack of understanding of place and time.   In her post, Don’t Let Loved Ones with Dementia Watch the News!, Ms. Marcell gives the example of how watching the news about southern California’s fires affected her.  Then she mentions when seeing the events of 9/11 on television saddened her, but confused and alarmed her mother. Movies and television shows will do the same…when what they see gets “twisted into their reality.” “Put on a beautiful romance or an uplifting comedy [instead of the news], so if they incorporate what they see into their distorted realit... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1001061 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:08:12 +0100 1001061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=971539&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=912312&cid=t_112132_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fbook-elder-rage-or-take-my-father.html When my friends call me, to talk about their problems taking care of their parents, who need help but refuse help, I am going to advise them after this to read Jacqueline Marcell's compassionate and humorous book, "Elder Rage, or Take My Father...Please!". The book, which is about "how to survive caring for an aging parent" asks "Are you at your wit's end with elder care, and coping with an elderly loved one who...Makes unreasonable demands, wanting all of your time?Is experiencing memory loss, dementia/Alzheimer's?Has become depressed, manipulative, distrustful, or hostile?Refuses any mention of caregiving or eldercare help?"The list sounded very familiar to me. It reads just like the things my friends say when they call me for help or for a listening ear.A look at the chapter titles had ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=912312 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 23:20:00 +0100 912312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=907209&cid=t_112132_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_112132_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_112132_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=903411&cid=t_112132_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F161293063%2F So far this week (and it is only Tuesday) we’ve heard about how, after her son received an “earth-shattering new diagnosis” of autism, one mother “was secretly living a private hell” (via ABC News), and also that there is a tsunami of autism. Such references suggest not only that autism is nothing good, but also that to have autism—-and to live with an autistic person—is to live a life that is bad and just gets worse, until (to carry out the “tsunami” metaphor”) one is (also metaphorically) drowning. Life with autism and life raising an autistic child are both not the proverbial piece of cake (from what friends with children of all ages and abilities and possible college prospects tell me, raising any child has numerous challenges... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903411 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:32:07 +0100 903411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903413&cid=t_112132_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F161085723%2F Look Me in the Eye: An Aspergian Book Author Writes About Books, Asperger’s, Autism, and Life, John Elder Robison’s memoir of growing up with Asperger’s (before knowing that he had Asperger’s), appears in bookstores today and the author will be at the Union Square Barnes and Noble in New York City tonight at 7pm. I was kindly invited to attend and I want to very much to be there. I first heard about Look Me in the Eye back in February and have been eagerly, and curiously, looking forward to its publication. What better way to spend an evening than among books in a bookstore, and hearing about a book about……books. I’m not able to go: It would be something of a trip to make with Charlie on a weekday night; he has been through too many transitions of ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903413 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:06:44 +0100 903413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=889028&cid=t_112132_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... 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