Caregiving
Caregiving Guide
My father is a Vietnam War veteran. I've moved closer to him so we can do more things together, and I've noticed his health isn't as good as it was. I thought he was getting the health care he needs, but now I'm not so sure. He smokes a lot, and I'm worried about heart disease.
Why Pets Make Great Caregiving Companions
Few life pleasures are as comforting as a dog or cat peacefully napping by your side. Pets can alleviate loneliness, lower blood pressure and stave off depression.
Caregiving Contest Winners
Caregiver of the Month: January 2013—I would like to nominate my wonderful friend Norma who has been the most supportive, loving and caring caregiver of her husband, Jim, whose mental and physical health is in decline secondary to Alzheimer's…
Caregiver of the Month: December 2012
Submitted by Jody D.
My son Joe DeVere was diagnosed with a more aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis in 2002 six months after he married my daughter-in-law Rosanna. As a result of his disabilities he also had a serious car accident on August 2, 2005 and is now a paraplegic who continues to battle with secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis. I so admire Rosanna my daughter-in-law and her commitment and love of my son.
Caregiver of the Month: January 2013
Submitted by Sharon Diamond, ARNP
I would like to nominate my wonderful friend Norma Bray who has been the most supportive, loving and caring caregiver of her husband, Jim, whose mental and physical health is in decline secondary to Alzheimer's.
You would never know that Norma has this huge task of caring for all of Jim's needs on a daily basis, as she is always up and makes the best out of each and every day.
Caregiver of the Month: December 2012
Submitted by Jody D.
My son Joe was diagnosed with a more aggressive form of multiple sclerosis in 2002 six months after he married my daughter-in-law Rosanna. As a result of his disabilities he also had a serious car accident on August 2, 2005 and is also a paraplegic who continues to battle with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Studies of Alzheimer's Caregivers May Overlook Non-Spouses
Many looking after family members are actually their adult children, grandchildren
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Patients without spouses are underrepresented in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials and this imbalance could affect the findings of the trials, according to a new study.
Submitted by Kathy S.
