International Caregiving Resources and References Guide Family Caregiving Services – U.S. Caregiving Resource Center – Tools, work sheets and tips on how to plan, prepare and succeed as a caregiver. (AARP) Family Caregiver Toolbox – Tips and information to ... Read more
Alzheimer’s Disease and Spouse Caregiver Support – How to Keep the Glass Half Full Free Webinar April 25 at 11:00 am – 12 noon Pacific Time (or convert to your own time zone). Registration: http://bit.ly/FCAwebinarApril2018 In this webinar, issues and challenges... Read more
Top 5 Things to Know About Aging Aging with independence and dignity is the goal for most older adults. More than 70 percent of people over 65 will need long-term care and nearly 100 percent of those will be cared for at some point in time by a loved one. Millions of people... Read more
Written by Lawrence Robinson, Joanna Saisan, M.S.W., and Monika White, Ph.D. Edited by SSM Originally posted by helpguide.org Whether your search for senior housing is prompted by a serious medical condition or the desire for a lifestyle change, finding the right place to li... Read more
Written by Carol Bradley Bursack. Originally posted on Agingcare.com. Edited by SSM. ADLs, or activities of daily living, are the fundamental self-care skills we need to properly care for ourselves. ADLs are one of the most important measurements used to determine if people ... Read more
Top 6 Tips to Be a Patient Advocate Written by J’Nel Wright A patient advocate is typically employed by a hospital or nursing home as a free service to patients and their families. The patient advocate is someone who acts on your behalf to handle complaints or concerns and a... Read more
