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3 Tips for Peace of Mind When Using an In-Home Caregiver
Shared from dailycaring.com. Get peace of mind when getting caregiving help If you’re concerned or feeling guilty about hiring someone to help care for your older adult, you’re not alone. Even if you wish you could be there for them 24/7, it’s not realistic. To keep...
6 Ways to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Believe They Have Dementia
Shared from dailycaring.com. Why wouldn’t someone believe they have dementia? Family caregivers often ask “how do you tell someone they have dementia”? And in some cases, the answer may be that you simply can’t. Damage in the brain can cause people with Alzheimer’s...
6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors
Shared from dailycaring.com. When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling fresh and clean is necessary for both physical and mental health. Transfer Master shares 6 tips for healthy...
Michael J. Fox Joins Coldplay to Play Guitar During ‘Fix You’ at the Band’s Glastonbury Set: Watch
Shared from people.com. Michael J. Fox channeled his inner rock star! The actor, 63, joined Coldplay to play guitar during the band's headlining set at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. on Saturday, June 29. "With his Chuck Berry riff and the way he punched...
Melanoma and Parkinson’s
Shared from davisphinneyfoundation.org. Multiple studies have found living with Parkinson’s corresponds with an overall decreased risk of cancer, but these same studies also claim that people living with Parkinson’s tend to have an increased risk of melanoma. Sun...
The Parkinson’s You Don’t See: Cognitive and Non-Motor Symptoms
Shared from davisphinneyfoundation.org. PODCAST OVERVIEW: This content is made possible through the generous support of listeners like you. Click here to make a donation. In this episode, Dr. Joanne Hamilton of Advanced Neurobehavioral Health, delves into the...
Caregiving Legal Basics: Essential Documents and Tasks
Shared from dailycaring.com.Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Being a caregiver means getting legal paperwork in order Caregivers often put off the “legal stuff” because it’s confusing and it can be difficult to know where to start. But when...
Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program
Shared from parkinson.org.A big part of making life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is taking care of the people who care for them. The Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program is a series of self-paced online courses designed with care partners in...
Signs Of Elder Abuse You Need To Be Aware Of
Shared from forseniorsmag.com. Elder abuse is an unfortunate yet prevalent issue that is often overlooked and underreported, making it a hidden problem in many communities. It’s vital to shed light on this problem, increase public awareness, and empower people...
4 Ways People with Parkinson’s Can Avoid Common Hospital Complications
Shared from parkinson.org. For most people, being in the hospital is a stressful experience. People are usually sick or experiencing a health issue. For people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their symptoms may get worse, and new symptoms, like confusion or...