Information and opinions on CareConnection from Bob DeMarco at CareConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122 http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122 http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122/42926/signs-alzheimer Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:21:29 -0400 Bob DeMarco This free guide is an excellent resource and should be especially interesting to baby boomers. The guide includes: information about Alzheimer's disease, information about a prescription treatment option, a doctor discussion guide, and caregiving tips. While you are on the website obtaining this free resource guide you can also select an option that allows a caregiving nurse to call you and discuss Alzheimer's topics. The nurse can help you... http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122/42926/signs-alzheimer http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122/40357/caregiver-strain Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:28:08 -0400 Bob DeMarco I found this video to be wonderfully enlightening. I would suggest that all Caregivers and family/friends of caregivers take the time to view this video. Often overlooked, caregivers can suffer from depression. The job tends to wear you down over time.The Modified Caregiver Strain Index helps to determine the level of strain a caregiver is experiencing. The combination of stress and burden does effect a caregivers' overall health. The index... http://www.healthcentral.com/caregiver/c/13122/40357/caregiver-strain