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Pharmacists Say AIDS, Herpes, Alzheimer’s Vaccines Are “On The Horizon”

Jordan C. Alston wrote 1 week ago: In five years, there could be a vaccine to defeat AIDS, genital herpes, Alzheimer’s, Malaria, and Tu … more →

Tags: Politics, AIDS, herpes, magic johnson, Vaccines

Dementia patients receiving poor hospital care and inappropriate antipsychotic drug prescriptions

yvettemartyn wrote 1 week ago: A new report outlines flaws in the hospital care of dementia patientsA report has been published fro … more →

Tags: Medical Blog Posts, Alzheimer’s Society, antipsychotic medication, antipsychotics, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, NHS

The Cycle2 comments

David Gillaspie wrote 2 weeks ago: WITH GENTLE CARE Ask any family caregiver who’s gone for the cycle to recall their best memory … more →

Tags: Caregiving, aging, Baby Boomer, Boomer generation, Cancer, care, caregiver, caregiver tactics, combined family

Applied Caregiving2 comments

David Gillaspie wrote 2 weeks ago: IN A WORLD OF HURT   What is the common response when asked “How are you?” Most agree th … more →

Tags: Caregiving, aging, Baby Boomers, Boomer generation, Cancer, caregiver, caregiver tactics, combined family, Communication

Meals on Wheels1 comment

Michael G. wrote 3 weeks ago: GREENSBORO — A month ago, Almeta Whitsett was on the waiting list for Mobile Meals. With two hip rep … more →

Tags: Meals on Wheels

Coconut Oil Benefits Alzheimer’s Patients

herbsvitamins wrote 3 weeks ago: There is a mad rush for coconut oil these days. Do you know why? A few months ago Dr. Mary Newport r … more →

Tags: Coconut Oil

Falling Through Option Gaps

David Gillaspie wrote 3 weeks ago: WHERE IT SHOWS, WHERE IT DOESN’T Football on television always shows the sidelines of the winn … more →

Tags: Caregiving, aging, Baby Boomer, Boomer generation, Cancer, caregiver, caregiver tactics, dementia, Depression

DEAL OF THE WEEK: NRx ANIRACETAM

virtuvites wrote 1 month ago: On Sale Now! Enhances Cognitive Functions & perception Reduces Memory Loss Improves Mental focus … more →

Tags: Aniracetam, brain and memory, brain Supplements, Deal of the Week, Dietary Supplements for Seniors, General, Herbs for Memory Loss, NutraceuticsRx, Senior Health

Donna says, “I really hope that I am helping and not hurting him”2 comments

David Thomas, MD wrote 1 month ago: COMMENT from Donna on the “I’m forgetting to eat” post. Submitted on 2009/10/12 at 12:54pm David, I … more →

Tags: Lewy Body Dementia, Caregivers for Individuals with Dementia, dementia, LBD

Morning Formation

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: CHECK DOWN   The VA hospital asks a few things of its patients.  One is showing up.  If you’re a fam … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Team Building, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's

The Grip

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: ONE APPROACH   Family caregiving benefits two people, the loved one and the caregiver.  Everyone els … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Team Building, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's

Tattle Tale Heart

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: Beatin’ Ain’t Cheatin’     1. Does a family caregiver install air conditioning in the front room of … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's, caregiver

Care In Many Colors, pt.32 comments

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: GOLD   We all like winners.  It’s a cruel judgment on everyone else who makes an effort that we only … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's, caregiver

Care In Many Colors, pt.2

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE Family caregivers are a selfish lot.  They never leave well enough alone.  If t … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's, caregiver

Care In Many Colors, pt.1

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: Shine A Light   People without family caregiving experience in their lives see it in shades of gray … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Team Building, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's

I provide professional elderly sitting services in the Palm Bay and Melbourne, FL area-

Brad wrote 1 month ago: Extensively trained and licensed to care for the elderly-  Certified in Alzheimer’s Educational Semi … more →

Tags: Family, First Aid, Palm Bay Florida, FL, Certified Nursing Assistant, senior citizen, elderly, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS

In The Stands 1 comment

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: CAREGIVER WRESTLING MATCHES   The word caregiver strikes fear into the bravest hearts.  It shouldn … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Wrestling, Miracle, Life, Essay, Fear, elderly, Team Building, Sandwich Generation

Use Best Judgement2 comments

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: WHEN YOUR’S ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH When you make the right call, you expect results.  What ha … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Life, Essay, elderly, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's, caregiver, family caregiver, Oregon

The Question?

David Gillaspie wrote 1 month ago: WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF US   The speaker was a married woman in great health.  She didn’t need a … more →

Tags: Caregiving, Miracle, Life, elderly, Sandwich Generation, Parkinson's, caregiver, family caregiver, Oregon


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