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Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Caring For Your Mind, Body & Spirit

by Admin | Dec 10, 2019 | Caring for the Caregiver, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Make Time for Yourself You may feel that your needs aren’t important right now. Or maybe by the time you’ve taken care of everything else you have to do, there’s no time left for yourself. Or you may feel guilty that you can enjoy things that your loved one can’t...

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ 6 Ways To Take Care of Yourself

by Admin | Dec 3, 2019 | Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

Study after study show that caregiving compromises health. Approximately 60% of caregivers show signs of clinical depression, and caregivers take more prescription medications, including those for anxiety and depression, than others in their age group. Reluctance in...

Dementia and Education Level: A Difficult Problem to Solve

by Admin | Dec 1, 2019 | Aging Issues, Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Information

What is the relationship between educational attainment and dementia? Read ElderCare’s blog to learn more.

Tuesday Tips for Caregivers ~ Gift Ideas For Those With Memory Loss

by Admin | Nov 26, 2019 | Adult Children, Tuesday Tips for Caregivers™

For many of us, along with the holidays come gift lists. “What should I get for mom?” can be a challenging question for many adult children, especially if mom struggles with a dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. As you head off to the stores (or laptop) it’s...