Aging In Place

Resource: Caregivers.com/magazine By Cheryl Coppola RN, MSN, OCN Keeping Safe at Home with Chemotherapy As more and more chemotherapy is given in outpatient clinics and at home, it is extremely important that caregivers and patients understand

by Max Zubatsky Resource: http://www.caregivers.com/article “Have a seat and we’ll call your name soon.” “Please fill out these forms to the best of your ability.” “The doctor will see you now.” Let’s face it; a doctor’s visit is not the ideal

By Kim Champion   Resource: http://www.caregiver.com/article   You’ve made the decision to let an aide come into your home to assist. That was hard enough. Now you’re getting apprehensive about what to expect when the aide arrives for work.

By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer/ Resource: www.caregivers.com/articles Forgetfulness is normal. Everyone has bouts of it; and even more with age. Whether a name, address or appointment, these facts slip through a person’s mind easily. For

By Sandra Ray, Staff Writer Resource: http://www.caregiver.com   The risks associated with high cholesterol have been well-documented, yet compliance with treatment schedules is still low. In fact, more than 50 percent of Americans have

By DR. DAVID AMRON Resource: www.livestrong.com Imagine gaining weight and, regardless of your diet or exercise habits, you’re unable to lose those pounds. Sadly, this scary thought has become the unfortunate reality for approximately 11

By Peter Ganther Resource: www. Caregivers.magazine.com As caregivers to someone who is terminally ill, we must eventually think about end-of-life care for our loved ones. We want them to die in familiar surroundings with us and with dignity,

By Allen Riggs Resource: www.caregiver.com/magazine Page 1 of 3) There is a ring at the front door and you answer.  A kind-hearted gentleman informs you that he has just fixed your neighbor’s roof and he has a lot of material left over.  He

by Diana L. Castaldini Resource: www.lifelinesys.com Depression can be a debilitating illness for anyone, regardless of age. Elderly depression often goes unnoticed because many of its signs and symptoms — which include irritability, fatigue,

By Diane J. Heltsley, MSW, LCSW Resource: www.CaregiversMagazine.com Many adult children report feeling uneasy after they visit their aging parents.  They have a gnawing feeling that “something is amiss,” but they are unable to pinpoint their