As a caregiver I have often wondered how ego falls into caregiving. Since one of the definitions I found for ego is “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance” that makes it an important piec
Understanding Long Term Care
Whether you are looking for information for yourself or for a loved one, it is important to understand what long-term care is and how it pertains to you. There are many types of services and resources
Caring for an Aging Parent: Balancing the New Role of Caregiver
It is difficult to change roles in a family from that of your parents caring for you to know you caring for one or both of your aging parents. We no longer live in a culture where many of our children
Adult Home Care Services – When Families Need Help
The America population is aging and many families from the Baby-Boomer generation have become caregivers to an aging parent or relative. Most often thee households have two people working to man
Seven Memory Aids for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the major cause of progressive memory loss in people over the age of 65. It is a degenerative disease and usually starts with slight memory loss which eventually leads to
Coping with Aphasia
By Joan F. Peters, Esq., Executive Director
National Aphasia Association
When I tell people I work for the National Aphasia Association, I usually get a blank look. Then, when I describe the condition
How Do I Properly Give an Insulin Shot?
Watch this short video on how to properly give an insulin shot.
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November is National Caregivers Month
November is National Caregivers Month. It is a time to acknowledge the important role that family, friends and neighbors play in caring for sick, elderly and disabled friends and relations. According
New Survey Discusses Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Family Caregivers
–Besides their loved one’s health and physical decline, losing the ability to communicate frightens all caregivers the most, according to new survey announced by the National Family Caregivers Associ
Say Goodbye to Caregiver Guilt
The daily stress a caregiver endures can be devastating, especially if you’re considered to be the primary caregiver in the family and have limited time due to your job and/or other familial responsib