Common types of dementia and their unique characteristics
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is caused by various diseases and conditions that result in damaged brain cells or connections between brain cells. When making a...
HIPAA: Questions and answers for family caregivers
By Micha Shalev
Suppose your mother is a patient in the hospital or emergency room. You are her family caregiver and when you ask about...
Sleep loss puts family caregivers at risk for health problems of their own
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Nicknamed the "sandwich generation," many older adults over 50 care for both aging parents and children. Caregivers...
10 important financial tips for caregivers
By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - Americans spend roughly $190 billion per year on their care recipients for out-of-pocket expenses. Closer to home, according to AARP, over...
Do your homework before choosing a caregiver agency
By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer
REGION - When an individual or family decides to seek out caregiving services, they must ask themselves many questions....
Clinical studies offer opportunities for family caregivers
By Rhonda R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer
REGION - One in five Americans, over 53 million, are caring for a family member in the United States.
In...
Many adults over sixty serving as caregivers for their very elderly parents
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - People today are living longer lives, thanks to advances in science and medicine. While this is a positive...
Ten Things I Know About Communication
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You can communicate best when you first listen.” — Catherine Pulsifer
Older adults are not a homogenous group. For starters, some older...
