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March 17, 2017 —
Caring for the Emotional Health of Hospice Families Many families today take advantage of hospice services to provide supportive care when a loved one is near the end of life. Hospices serve many thousands of patients each year, and provide high-quality cost-effective, compassionate care for people with life-limiting illnesses. The hospice team, which may include… Read More
November 10, 2016 —
November Is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month November is American Diabetes Month, and it’s also the month when we are urged to learn more about a common cause of vision loss. Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month, sponsored by Prevent Blindness (www.preventblindness.org), is an opportunity to educate the public about diabetic retinopathy, which robs the sight… Read More
October 31, 2016 —
Alzheimer Spouses Benefit from Counseling and Support November is Family Caregivers Month. Sponsored by the Caregiver Action Network (formerly the National Family Caregivers Association), this event is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers who do so much for their loved ones. This year’s theme, “Take Care to Give Care,” reminds us that caregiving… Read More
August 30, 2016 —
Keeping Nursing Home Residents Connected As we age, our ability to maintain social relationships may wane. Friends and loved ones pass away, health issues may isolate us, and physical limitations may make it difficult to go out and meet people. But socializing remains important. Not only does it help us feel connected and alive, but… Read More
June 29, 2016 —
Pain Often Untreated in Seniors With Dementia Older adults are apt to suffer from a variety of painful health conditions, including arthritis, osteoporosis, urinary tract infections, diabetic neuropathy, tooth problems, constipation and many others. It’s important to address this discomfort and work with the person’s healthcare provider to arrive at the most effective treatment for… Read More
May 26, 2016 —
Talking With Your Loved One About Incontinence Seniors who are experiencing urinary incontinence often feel all alone. But they are not. Though the topic seldom comes up in conversation, incontinence affects more than half of women past the age of menopause, and also affects many senior men. According to the American College of Physicians (ACP),… Read More
May 16, 2016 —
Confined to Nursing Homes, but Longing (and Ready) for Home By KATIE THOMAS, SHERI FINK and MITCH SMITHMAY 13, 2016 Marvin L. Dawkins last week in Randallstown, Md. He spent 11 years in a nursing home before prevailing in his efforts to live at home. Credit Mark Makela for The New York Times Marvin L…. Read More
April 29, 2016 —
10 tips on how to get more done with less stress by Amy Goyer, AARP, April 1, 2016|Comments: 2 Managing your time as a caregiver more efficiently could leave you happier and less stressed. — Getty Images After more than 35 years of working while caring for my grandparents, sister, mom and dad (who is… Read More
April 18, 2016 —
Announcement: GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. and Integrated Neurology Services Collaborate to offer Coordinated Care to Mutual Clients in Northern Virginia Stephanie Thomopoulos, Care Manager/Clinical Social Worker and owner of GeriatriCare® Management, Inc. is collaborating with Dr. Simon Fishman, Neurologist with Integrated Neurology Services to provide coordinated care for mutual clients. This coordinated care service is available… Read More