Monthly Archives: September 2010

We’ve all heard about the recent story about the Baltimore shooter who goes into John Hopkins and shoots the doctor, him mother and finally himself.  Another prime example of caregiver stress. For those of you who don’t watch or listen … Continue reading →

  Every day, across the U.S., some individuals are preyed upon by con men and women, be it on the Internet, over the telephone, in-person, or via mail and wire fraud. In one U.S. state alone, the daily elderly victim … Continue reading →

Caregivers struggle with their jobs every day. As one issue is solved, a new challenge arises. When caregivers take care of an elderly family member, the roles are reversed. Now the caregiver is the “adult” and must find the best … Continue reading →

Marla’s elderly parents lived in a condominium within 20 minutes of her house. This living arrangement worked well until her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. During the course of the ensuing six years, his condition gradually deteriorated, resulting in … Continue reading →

A great article by April Goode of AutumnBridge Hospice Many people ask me what to say or do for a dying loved one. At my company, AutumnBridge Hospice, we’ve found some consistencies among the needs of many dying patients. More than … Continue reading →

More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population, provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their … Continue reading →

Proactive or Panic Mode? We’re seeing this problem over and over. Adult children contact us, worried about an aging parent who is declining mentally, physically, or both. They’ve just gotten around to dealing with it, and they’re lost. Signs of alarm … Continue reading →

A personal story from Dave Balch and excerpted from Dave Balch’s DVD, You Can Handle More Than You Think You Can. Balch is a coping strategies specialist, the founder of Coping University, and author of Cancer for Two. It was … Continue reading →

I came across this article posted in The NY Times on August 10, 2010. I think we all can appreciate the message; knowing that there are still caring individuals out there who have no connection to us biologically, yet somehow … Continue reading →

Let’s face it: Siblings have spent a lifetime perfecting the art of bickering and feeling resentful toward one another. So it’s little surprise that in the emotionally fraught arena of caregiving for an aging parent or grandparent, “issues” between siblings … Continue reading →

Walk in the front door of Robert and Dianna Hubka’s home in McHenry, IL. and smiling family photos line the entryway. Take a few steps, and framed artwork titled “We Are a Family” hangs at the foot of the stairs. They … Continue reading →

Raising Autistic children can be a daunting task. Although autistic children usually do not misbehave intentionally like typical children, they still misbehave unintentionally. Parents need to understand their challenges and learn to love unconditionally. Here are some tips that can … Continue reading →

I came across the following article that struck a chord and felt impressed to share with you. The article titled “Caring for Caregivers: Learning to Listen to Your Body” by Dr. Rick Wirtz, OurAlzheimers.com. I trust you will gain insight … Continue reading →

Latest study correlates insulin troubles with dementia-linked brain plaques Two of the most common and dreaded illnesses in America may share a connection, with new research suggesting that having insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes raises your risk of developing … Continue reading →

I came across the most amazing Caregiver site about a week ago and just had to share with you this article from Denise Brown at http://www.caregiving.com/.  This awesome site offers insight, information and inspiration into your role as a family caregiver for … Continue reading →