This is a selection of articles from the November 2007 archive. Click here for this month's Caregivers headlines.
Caregivers' Self-Care During Holidays - Know You Are Special
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 30, 2007 Tags: caregivers self-care caregivers stress Source Type: info
Does It Matter Where Your Son or Daughter Goes to College?
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Source: 3GenFamily Blog - November 30, 2007 Authors: ckwilde Tags: College students Larry Ellison Michael Masterson Steve Jobs family raising teens applying for college Source Type: info
Home Instead Senior Care’s "Be a Santa to a Senior"
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 30, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research - Says Interact With The Afflicted Person Within His or Her Own Frame of Reference
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 29, 2007 Tags: Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimers caregivers Fisher Foundation Dr. Paul Greengard Dementia communication Alzheimer's communication Source Type: info
A caregiver sweats the medications again
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 29, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: Uncategorized health caregiving caregiving support geriatric medicine caregiver's role blood-thinner coumadin Source Type: info
Relationship Adaptations to Make It Work
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 29, 2007 Authors: Karen Sherman Tags: Uncategorized Love & Relationships Relationship Advice Abandonment Recovery Psychology Mental Health Breakthroughs ThirdAge Voices Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Association Brain Tour - Pictures of the Brain Make It Easy for the Average Person to Understand
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 28, 2007 Tags: brain tangles brain cell damage Alzheimer's Brain Brain Tour Alzheimer's Association brain clusters Source Type: info
Pluto and Privacy
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 28, 2007 Authors: Victoria Bazeley Tags: ThirdAge Voices Culture & Society Astrology Source Type: info
Holiday Quick Tips and Dips
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 28, 2007 Authors: Susan Mitchell Tags: Health Men's Health Psychology & Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Body Wellness Stress Source Type: info
Caregivers Need to Replenish Their Resources
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 28, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Ninety-Six and Ninety-One Year Old Seniors Use Artwork to Stay Mentally Sharp and Active
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 27, 2007 Tags: San Luis Obispo Senior Centers senior artists Central Coast Seniors Center seniors activities Source Type: info
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Source: Working Caregiver - November 27, 2007 Source Type: info
Reverse Mortgages Explained by Specialist, Sigrid Hurn
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 26, 2007 Tags: Sigrid Hurn reverse mortgages Source Type: info
Thanksgiving With Dad — How Do You Convince Someone to Accept Help?
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Source: 3GenFamily Blog - November 26, 2007 Authors: ckwilde Tags: Dementia In Home Care aging parents family long-distance caregiving cost of caregiving Source Type: info
How to Get Obstinate Elders Evaluated for Dementia and Take Medication
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 26, 2007 Authors: Jacqueline Marcell Tags: Uncategorized Health Men's Health Psychology & Mental Health Estate Transition Planning ThirdAge Voices Culture Society Aging Elder Care Body Wellness ThirdAge Carnival Life Lessons Source Type: info
Can This Supplement Help Headaches, OCD, Alzheimer's?
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 26, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
If You Hate Your Body…
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 25, 2007 Authors: Pat Samples Tags: Psychology & Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Body Wellness Life Lessons Source Type: info
Seniors' Life Story Telling - A Chance to Communicate, Share, Understand
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 25, 2007 Tags: biographies elders life stories seniors stories seniors memoirs Seniors Communication autobiographies Life Story Writing elders stories life story telling Source Type: info
Grandma’s Kitchen
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 25, 2007 Authors: Dr. Lynn Tags: Health Abandonment Recovery Psychology & Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Aging Diet Nutrition Joints and Bone Health Life Lessons Stress Midlife Crisis Source Type: info
Jacqueline Marcell's Book "Elder Rage, or Take My Father Please" Has Advice and Humor Too
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 24, 2007 Tags: caregiver books Alzheimer's and Dementia eldercare Caring for Aging Parents caregiver advocate Alzheimer's caregiver story eldercare books ElderRage Jacqueline Marcell Source Type: info
The End of America: What Are the Warning Signs?
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 24, 2007 Authors: Jed Diamond Tags: Men's Health Psychology & Mental Health Culture Society Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Eldercare Shopping: A New Guide
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 24, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Day Care Center - Participants Feedback Is Enthusiastic
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 23, 2007 Tags: Alzheimer's Caregivers Alzheimers and Dementia Santa Maria Wisdom Center caregiver burnout Alzheimer's Day Care Source Type: info
Caregivers Can Read Medical Weblogs - Doctors Blog About What's Really Going On
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 23, 2007 Tags: KevinMD doctors blogs medical blogs medblogs Source Type: info
Clearer Relationship Expectations
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 22, 2007 Authors: Karen Sherman Tags: Uncategorized Love & Relationships Relationship Advice Abandonment Recovery Psychology Mental Health Breakthroughs ThirdAge Voices Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Caregivers and Seniors Can Find Healthy Holiday Recipes at Mayo Clinic.com
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 22, 2007 Tags: recipes for seniors caregivers Thanksgiving healthy recipes Source Type: info
Holiday Thoughts for Caregivers
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 22, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Memory lapses cause concern
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 21, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: health caregiving Alzheimer's disease Dementia caregiving support retirement home retirement community geriatric medicine caregiver's role Source Type: info
Women and Financial Liberty
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Source: Working Caregiver - November 21, 2007 Tags: texas women financial stability women with aging parents women caregivers Source Type: info
So What Can You Eat? Nosh on the Latest Nutrition News
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 21, 2007 Authors: Susan Mitchell Tags: Health Love & Relationships Dating Singles Advice Men's Health Workplace Trends Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Aging Elder Care Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Joints and Bone Health Body Wellness Stress Midlife Source Type: info
Sun Sign Skepticism
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 21, 2007 Authors: Victoria Bazeley Tags: ThirdAge Voices Culture & Society Astrology Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Sundowning - Things That Can Help
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 21, 2007 Tags: Alzheimer's and Dementia Soothing Seniors with Sundowners Alzheimer's Sundowning Help for Sundowning Source Type: info
Medicare Part D - Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 31- Don’t Miss It!
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Source: 3GenFamily Blog - November 20, 2007 Authors: ckwilde Tags: aging parents family health care medicare prescription drugs seniors Source Type: info
Exhausted Caregivers During the Holidays Are Hidden Heroes
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 20, 2007 Tags: caregivers syndrome caregiver stress seniors holidays exhausted caregivers Source Type: info
Noxema Thinking
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 20, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Seniors Can Find Mental Fitness Programs at "Sharp Brains"
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 19, 2007 Tags: seniors mental fitness mental fitness traiing seniors and computers Source Type: info
Texas Women Caregivers & Financial Stability
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Source: Working Caregiver - November 19, 2007 Source Type: info
Great thoughts always come from the heart. – Vanvenargues
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 19, 2007 Authors: Dr. Lynn Tags: Health Love & Relationships Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Aging Diet Nutrition Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
American Diabetes Association Says Plan Ahead to Keep Blood Glucose Levels Down During Holiday Feasting
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 18, 2007 Tags: diabetics American Diabetic Association seniors diets Source Type: info
True Love and Courage in the Face of Alzheimer's
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 18, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Senior Centers Provide Thanksgiving Gatherings - No One Needs to Be Alone During the Holidays
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 17, 2007 Tags: San Luis Obispo Senior Centers seniors holidays seniors centers SLO seniors centers Thanksgiving Seniors Source Type: info
Hospital Impact Blog RE: 25% of People in Study Misread Prescription and Appointment Info
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 16, 2007 Tags: Healthcare Literacy Elders Health Literacy Misread Prescriptions Hospital Impact Seniors Health Source Type: info
Scientists Discover Pill to Reduce Weight, Increase Sexual Satisfaction, and Eliminate Depression
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 16, 2007 Authors: Jed Diamond Tags: Health Love & Relationships Men's Health Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Culture Society Aging Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Joints and Bone Health Body Wellness Creativity Stress Midlife Crisis Source Type: info
E-mail Box NOT full...
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 16, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Hospital Overbilled You? Errors? Medical Claims Advocates Review Hospital Bills
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 15, 2007 Tags: medical bill errors hospital bill errors medical claims advocates. hospitals overbills hospital errors Source Type: info
Managing Relationship Holiday Stress
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 15, 2007 Authors: Karen Sherman Tags: Uncategorized Love & Relationships Relationship Advice Abandonment Recovery Psychology Mental Health Breakthroughs ThirdAge Voices Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
No One Needs to Die in Pain
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 15, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Foundation for Alzheimer's and Cultural Memory Has a "Bridge"
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 14, 2007 Tags: Memory Bridge There is a bridge Foundation for Alzheimers and Cultural Memory Alzheimers and Dementia Source Type: info
Self-fulfilling Prophecies–Or Not?
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 14, 2007 Authors: Victoria Bazeley Tags: Breakthroughs ThirdAge Voices Culture & Society Life Lessons Astrology Source Type: info
Feel Lonely This Holiday Season? Don’t Fight It With A Fork!
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 14, 2007 Authors: Susan Mitchell Tags: Health Love & Relationships Men's Health Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Elder Care Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Body Wellness Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Society - More New Evidence Fish and Vegetables Prevent Dementia
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 13, 2007 Tags: omega-3 Alzheimers and Dementia beta-carotene Mediterranean Diet Fish Oil Dementia Risk Source Type: info
A lighter moment in caregiving
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 13, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: health caregiving Alzheimer's disease Dementia caregiver's resources caregiving support retirement home retirement community geriatric medicine caregiver's role Source Type: info
Boomer Humor: A Trip Down Memory Lane
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 13, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
National Memory Screening Day Is November 13, 2007 - The First Step Towards Getting Help
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 12, 2007 Tags: dementia testing Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimer's Foundation of America National Memory Screening Alzheimer's memory screening Source Type: info
National Home Care and National Hospice Month is November
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 11, 2007 Tags: National Association for Home Care and Hospice National Home Care Month National Hospice Month Source Type: info
All our reasoning ends in surrender to feeling. – Blaise Pascal
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 11, 2007 Authors: Dr. Lynn Tags: Health Love & Relationships Men's Health Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Aging Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Joints and Bone Health Body Wellness Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Elder Care and Christmas: Here's a Unique Option
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 11, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Association "Redefining the Quality of Life"
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 10, 2007 Tags: Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimer's Caregivers Alzheimer's Consultations Alzheimer's Association Alzheimer's and Music Therapy Source Type: info
How To Help Your Aging Parents - Medical Billing
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Source: 3GenFamily Blog - November 10, 2007 Authors: ckwilde Tags: Dementia aging parents family health care long-distance caregiving medicare medical bills medical insurance Source Type: info
Pops’ blood test looks okay this time around
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 9, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: health caregiving Alzheimer's disease Dementia caregiver's resources caregiving support geriatric medicine caregiver's role coumadion Ciprol blood-thinner flu shot Prothrombin Source Type: info
Alzheimer's and Fruit Smoothies
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Source: Minding Our Elders - November 9, 2007 Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: info
Pops blood test looks ok this time around
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 8, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: health caregiving Alzheimer's disease Dementia caregiver's resources caregiving support geriatric medicine caregiver's role coumadion Ciprol blood-thinner flu shot Prothrombin Source Type: info
Candles of Care for Alzheimer's - Photos, A Day of Caring
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 8, 2007 Tags: Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimer's Foundation of America Betty Milne Seniors Expo Expo 55 candlelighting ceremonies Central Coast Seniors Candle of Care Source Type: info
Candles of Care for Alzheimer's Today - Hopes, Prayers and Memories
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 8, 2007 Tags: Eric Hall Alzheimer's Foundation of America Candles of Care Our Alzheimers Carol Bursack Central Coast Seniors Alzheimer's Candle Lighting Source Type: info
Help for the Polarized Relationship
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 8, 2007 Authors: Karen Sherman Tags: Uncategorized Love & Relationships Relationship Advice Abandonment Recovery Psychology Mental Health Breakthroughs ThirdAge Voices Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
Caregivers Who Are Grieving Can Turn to Hospice for Grief Support
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Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News - November 7, 2007 Tags: widowers bereaved widows Grief Groups Hospice Grief Support grief counseling bereavement Source Type: info
Action Cures Fear
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 7, 2007 Authors: Victoria Bazeley Tags: Health Psychology & Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Life Lessons Astrology Source Type: info
I’d Kill for a Cookie: the Stress-Food Connection
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 7, 2007 Authors: Susan Mitchell Tags: Health Love & Relationships Men's Health Psychology Mental Health ThirdAge Voices Culture Society Aging Elder Care Diet Nutrition Weight Loss Joints and Bone Health Body Wellness Life Lessons Stress Source Type: info
“Share the Care” group offers a team approach to caregiving
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Source: Caregiver Notes - November 6, 2007 Authors: andrewr Tags: health depression caregiving Alzheimer's disease Dementia caregiver's resources caregiving support retirement home retirement community geriatric medicine caregiver's role AARP Share the Care caregiver syndrome Source Type: info
Durable Power of Attorney: Essential to Obtain Before a Diagnosis of Dementia/Alzheimer’s
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Source: ThirdAge Blog - November 6, 2007 Authors: Jacqueline Marcell Tags: Uncategorized Health Men's Health Psychology & Mental Health Estate Transition Planning ThirdAge Voices Culture Society Aging Elder Care Legacy Body Wellness ThirdAge Carnival Life Lessons Stress Midlife Crisis Source Type: info
Alzheimer's Consultant and Caregiver's Guide Provide Resources