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Bob DeMarco

posted 09/30/2008, comments (0)

See the Signs of Alzheimer's-- Free Guide Available

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... Read more Chevron

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Jonathan Pletzke

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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

What good is Medicare if your doctor won't take it?

I received the following question by email from a reader, regarding the previous article What's the good of having health insurance if you can't get a doctor to take it? I welcome you to comment on this article or ask your own questions. "I read your article on What good does health insurance do if your doctor won't take it. What... Read more Chevron

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Bob Coyne

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posted 09/14/2008, comments (2)

A 5&half year well experienced caregiver who would like to help other caregivers (wife passed away)

This caregiver learned so much during my 5&half years of taking care of my wife, I would like to help other caregivers with their "physical and emotional roller coaster". That is exactly what my 5&half years were like. However, while going through it, you don't mind because you love a wonderful wife of 45 years. ... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (0)

The Campaign Trail: Who's Talking About Caregivers?

The conventions are over and the campaign is going into its final days. This is a big election for family caregivers because healthcare reform is going to be a major issue for the next president, regardless of who he is. But family caregiving is not an issue that is at the top of the list of either presidential candidate or members of... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Helping those who help others: the Modified Caregiver Strain Index

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... Read more Chevron

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