Caregiving (especially when taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease) often results in an increasingly stressful life. And that pattern can lead to chronic stress, which can have a significant effect on the caregiver's own well-being.
Thus, I was interested in a feature on Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, that was published in the article "Jingle Bells, Jangled Nerves" in the December 2008 issue of O Magazine. Dr. Blackburn, who is a professor of biology and psychology at the University...
Often when I talk with others about my mother, they start to think that Alzheimer's disease is the only major medical issue that Mom faces.... Read more »
Seeking a Meaningful and Purposeful Life Most of us seek a meaningful and purposeful life. For many people with dementia however, care... Read more »
When we are caregivers to bedridden people with Alzheimer's it is often their physical needs that take priority. Preventing bed sores,... Read more »
I am sometimes asked what degrees I have relating to medicine and healthcare, since I speak at conferences to healthcare professionals... Read more »
1. Learn to self-identify as a caregiver. Take yourself and what you do seriously, and get support and counseling when needed. This is a... Read more »
By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There's no question that having Alzheimer's disease is hard to... Read more »
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