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Assuming its Alzheimer’s
By Cassie
I have spoken to numerous adult children who believe their parents have Alzheimer’s disease because they are forgetting things, misplacing objects, or “lie” about things they may or may not have done. The word “Alzheimer’s” has become a catchphrase for the younger population as well. I have been called “Allie” on many occasions when [...]
Preventing Identity Theft
By Cassie
I can’t tell you how many times my mother has told me “you can never be too cautious”. The recession has generated even more fear in people and rightly so when every time you turn around another successful scam is perpetrated. Elders have always been considered, as a population, more vulnerable to crime.
But modern [...]
Free Audio Health Resources
By Rachel
It’s true, sometimes the government is keeping up with the times. The U.S. government Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has a news series called Healthcare 411. On the website are 30-second PSA style audio podcasts and one- to four-minute features or radiocasts on many health topics. Because they are audio, they are [...]
Men Who Are Caregivers
By Cassie
A trend in health care that is becoming more widely realized is the increasing role of men as caregivers. It is estimated that the number of male caregivers may be in the 40% range. Women have been seen traditionally as the persons with primary care giving responsibilities. As more women have entered the workplace [...]
Chase away isolation
by Cassie
Social isolation often occurs in seniors that are homebound or have lost the ability to drive. Driving is heavily linked to independence and many seniors are afraid of becoming dependent upon others to satisfy their needs. One of the most difficult decisions a senior will have to make is to give up their driving [...]