Posted on: April 14 2014
from the Parkinson's Disease Foundation
Raise Awareness
How can you make a difference during April, Parkinson's Awareness Month? Get tips from others in the community, in PDF's toolkit, Awareness Advice from the Pros: A Toolkit for and by the Parkinson's Community. Whether you are a person living with Parkinson’s, a spouse, a partner, a child, a grandchild, a parent or a loved one, we hope you will find an idea that works for you!
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Posted on: April 07 2014
by NANCY WURTZEL on MARCH 26, 2014 If you’re caring for someone with dementia symptoms you’ll already be aware of the complex challenges it presents. People with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are affected by a range of symptoms, including memory loss, difficulty communicating, changes in mood, agitation, depression, physical issues and so much more. These symptoms are not just difficult for the person who is ill, but for their loved ones as well. However, as a caregiver, there are some steps you can take to help reduce anxiety and help...
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Posted on: March 24 2014
Entry by Mary Radke. Why is spring the time of year we take a step back and do a thorough cleaning of the house? Well, I am glad you asked! A not so long time ago, dark colored grime and soot would build up over the winter months from using candles, kerosene lamps and wood or coal burning stoves. So each spring, as the days started getting longer and the temperature started getting warmer, it was time to scrub every surface and launder everything made of fabric. You opened up your windows and doors to let the...
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Posted on: March 17 2014
Caring for a loved one strains even the most resilient people. If you're a caregiver, take steps to preserve your own health and well-being.
By Mayo Clinic Staff With an aging population and changes in health care, such as shorter hospital stays, more and more caregiving is being provided by people who aren't health care professionals. A caregiver is anyone who provides help to another person in need, whether that's an ill spouse or partner, a disabled child, or an aging relative. Indeed, more than 65 million Americans provide care to a loved one.
Caregiving is...
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Posted on: March 10 2014
FEBRUARY 20, 2011 BY MOUNTAIN VIEW PUBLISHING Dr. Robert B. Santulli shares tips with families and caregivers
The following list of dos and don’ts for communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s disease should be helpful for the Alzheimer’s family. These tips are from The Alzheimer’s Family: Working with Caregivers to Help Them Cope (to be published later this year by W. W. Norton) by Dr. Robert B. Santulli of Dartmouth-HitchcockMedicalCenter.
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Do use techniques to attract and maintain the person’s attention.
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Posted on: March 03 2014
You may not be able to make health care choices for yourself if you are very ill or injured. An advance care directive is a legal form. It tells your doctor in advance what care you agree to.
Why Write an Advance Directive?
When you are unable to speak for yourself due to an illness, your health care providers may be unclear as to what type of care you would like. Your family members may be uncertain or disagree about the type of medical care you should receive. Using an advance directive, you can tell your doctor what medical...
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