Posted on: June 09 2014
Armistead Caregiver Services is proud to announce that Samantha Wendel, Armistead’s Geriatric Care Manager, has recently earned the distinguished certification of Care Manager Certified (CMC) from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. As a Geriatric Care Manager, Samantha is able to assist seniors and people living with disabilities in the community by coordinating services of all types. This enables clients with chronic, functional and/or cognitive limitations to obtain the highest level of independence consistent with their capacity and their preferences for care. Some of the services that can be provided by Samantha...
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Posted on: June 02 2014
from the National Safety Council Each June, the National Safety Council celebrates National Safety Month as a time to bring attention to key safety issues. As you plan your 2014 safety calendar, please join the Council and thousands of organizations across the country to reduce risk of the following safety issues: Week 1: Prevent prescription drug abuse Week 2: Stop slips, trips and falls Week 3: Be aware of your surroundings Week 4: Put an end to distracted driving Bonus week: Summer safety Find access to free NSM materials below We have designed a variety of ...
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Posted on: May 26 2014
Each month or so we would like to dedicate a blog to the incredible caregivers who give their hearts and souls to our clients each and everyday. They are out in the community making a difference by sharing the compassion and skills they have for caring for our seniors and allowing them to age in place. Joyce Huff Joyce has been with Armistead for nearly 4 years and enjoyed a varied career in Vermont non-profit management before the transition to semi-retirement. When Joyce's mom became ill with dementia, Joyce wanted to do something different...
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Posted on: May 19 2014
by Cathy Michaels, General Manager Earlier in May we talked about not only spring-cleaning our homes, but also our diets. The article mentioned limiting processed foods, decreasing our intake of saturated fats, increasing our intake of fresh veggies and fruits, as well as decreasing our sugar intake just to name a few. What was not mentioned was the importance of calcium and vitamin D which is essential to strong bone health and the importance of getting an assessment of your bone health now before it’s too late. We certainly can’t stop our...
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Posted on: May 05 2014
Let this spring be the perfect time to not only spring clean your house but also your diet. Your body will thank you!!
YOUR FOOLPROOF GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING……
You’ve probably heard of clean eating, but you may not know what it is exactly or how to go about cleaning up your diet. Eating clean is a good way to refresh your eating habits: it’s about eating more of the best and healthiest options in each of the food groups—and eating less of the not-so-healthy ones. That...
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Posted on: April 28 2014
From the Alzheimer’s Association - Caregiver Center Dealing with Alzheimer's can bring out many strong emotions. As the disease progresses, caregiving issues can often ignite or magnify family conflicts. The strategies below can help families cope with the situation together. Tips for families
Listen to each family member with respect. Coping with a progressive illness, such as Alzheimer's, can be stressful — and not everyone reacts in the same way. Family members may have different opinions. Some relatives may deny what is happening; a long-distance relative may be resented for living far away;...
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Posted on: April 21 2014
Class offered by The Arbors in Shelburne, May 7 - June 11, 2014.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an Educational program designed to help family caregivers (no professional caregivers, please). This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country.
This program was developed by Legacy Caregiver Services in Portland, OR and has been shown to: reduce caregiver guilt, anger and...
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