_ Self-Care for Caregivers By Jane Farrell article America is facing a growing crisis that for years has existed quietly in the background. Only those who have experienced … Read More→
_ Heart Health Spouses of ICU Patients Have Their Own Heart Attack Risk By Jane Farrell article Having a spouse in a hospitalΓÇÖs intensive care unit (ICU) may make a person more likely to have a heart … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Stop Wondering if You Are a ΓÇ£Good CaregiverΓÇ¥ By Jane Farrell article Loving and caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. Perhaps, it is one of the most challenging struggles one … Read More→
_ Living Alone with Early-Stage Dementia By Jane Farrell article Many people with early-stage dementia can manage living alone. But without adequate precaution, this can be difficult even at the … Read More→
_ How to Help A Parent Who Is A Caregiver By Jane Farrell article Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining. A primary caregiverΓÇöespecially a spouseΓÇömay be hesitant to ask for help or a … Read More→
_ Emergency Readiness for People with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article People with AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease can be especially vulnerable during disasters like severe weather, fires, floods, earthquakes, and other emergency situations. … Read More→
_ Discussing Financial and Life Changes with Your Doctor By Jane Farrell article Planning for your care in the event of a long-term or serious illness can involve more than giving a loved … Read More→
_ Caregiving 9 Self-Care Tips for Caregivers By Sondra Forsyth article Are you making time for yourself while caregiving? Check out these 9 ways to put your own health and well-being … Read More→
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_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias U.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell article The number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
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_ Staying Physically Active with Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Being active and getting exercise helps people with AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease feel better. Exercise helps keep their muscles, joints, and heart … Read More→
_ "Parental" Regions of Brain Activated by Helping Others By Jane Farrell article Giving ΓÇ£targetedΓÇ¥ social support to people in need activates regions of the brain involved in parental care, according to a … Read More→
_ Five Reasons Home Health Care Is on The Rise By Jane Farrell article If you have tried to get care at home for a loved one, it may have been a difficult and … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain Health New Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People with Dementia By Sondra Forsyth article New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago focuses on the recent successes and ongoing … Read More→
_ Talking with a Family Member about Alzheimer's By Jane Farrell article Having a conversation about AlzheimerΓÇÖs is never easy. A new survey from the AlzheimerΓÇÖs Association found that 76 percent of … Read More→
_ Sexual Health Sex After 65: Poll Finds Links to Health, Gender Differences & Lack of Communication By Sondra Forsyth article 40% of┬ápeople between the ages of 65 and 80 are sexually active – nearly 75%┬áhave a romantic partner and 54% … Read More→
_ My Mother Was A Poet By Jane Farrell blog My mom and I were always friends, but perhaps I didnΓÇÖt truly appreciate her until after her death. I have […]