08 Saturday Jun 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregiver Burnout, Caregivers, Caregivers.com, Helpful Resources, Tips
Caregiver burnout is a serious issue that can lead to a number of physical, mental, and emotional ailments. Do you know the red flags? You can learn the most common warning signs and get some tips on keeping your stress in check – it’s all in my latest Caregivers post:
Identifying Signs of Caregiver Burnout – And Then What?
07 Friday Jun 2013
Posted in Alzheimers.net, Blogging, Helpful Resources, Inspiration, Music and Art, Smiles, Tips
The past, which is not recoverable in any other way, is embedded, as if in amber, in the music, and people can regain a sense of identity… — Oliver Sacks, M.D.
Read about one non-profit organization that has made it their mission to bring personalized music to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients… Check out my latest post on Alzheimers.net: Music: Awakening Memories in Alzheimer’s Patients
06 Thursday Jun 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregivers, Helpful Resources, Tips
Please take a moment to check out one of my favorite blogs, The Purple Jacket. In this article, Chris provides us with an introduction to Answers for Elders: Boomers’ Online Community to Help Mom & Dad – a site is jam-packed with articles and expert advice on every elder care topic imaginable!
The story also links to a Blog Talk Radio interview with the Answers for Elders founder, Suzanne Perkins-Newman, who is herself very familiar with playing the role of caregiver to an aging parent…
The Long and Winding Road... 