02 Tuesday Jul 2013
Posted in Blogging, Caregivers.com, Falls, Helpful Resources, Safety
Falls send millions of seniors to the hospital each year and are a leading cause of loss of independence. A program called Stepping On, originated in Australia and later brought to the U.S. by the University of Wisconsin, aims to prevent falls. The 7-week course taught by occupational therapists offers balance and strength exercises as well as discussion on various fall prevention strategies. For more, read my latest piece on Caregivers.
01 Monday Jul 2013
Posted in Alzheimers.net, Blogging, Caregivers, Elopement, Helpful Resources, Products, Safety, Technology, Wandering
Last week, I wrote about another excellent GPS tool designed specifically for the adult market. Active Halo is the culmination of a partnership between ActiveForever and AMBER Alert and provides an easy, convenient method of monitoring your loved one’s whereabouts. The system provides you, the caregiver, with peace of mind, while allowing your memory-impaired loved one to maintain their independence.
Read more –> Active Halo GPS: What Can It Do For You?
27 Thursday Jun 2013
Posted in Advocacy and Awareness, ALZ Blog, Blogging, Uncategorized, Washington
It’s been a year since the National Plan to Address ALZ went into effect, and the Department of Health and Human Services recently released their 2013 update. To learn more about the progress that’s been made, read my latest on ALZ.net.
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