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Top Ten 2009 EldercareABC Posts by Carrie Hill , PhD
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- Posted on Dec. 18th, 2009
By Carrrie Hill, PhD
- Receiving a Dignified Diagnosis in Geriatric Care
If you are caring for parents and you are concerned about the possibility of Alzheimerâs disease, seeking
geriatric care that results in an accurate diagnosis is paramount.
- Smart Homes Could Revolutionize Eldercare
IÂ just read an intriguing article about âSmart Homes,â a new idea in eldercare created by British researchers.
- Choosing Nursing Home Care Asking the Right Questions
Once youâve chosen to seek nursing home care for your parent, you may feel baffled about how to proceed. - A Parent with Alzheimerâs Disease 15 Tips to Reduce Wandering
Caring for a parent with Alzheimerâs disease or a related dementia requires many skills, including keeping your parent safe.
- The Basics of Respite Care
Caregivers who use respite care often tell me that although caregiving is one of the most rewarding jobs theyâve ever had, they couldnât do it without a break now and then.
- Staying Physically Active Could Buffer Effects of Caregiving
A recent study by Boston University researchers provided a clue to how caregivers might be able to counteract the toll that eldercare takes on Stay Healthy While Caring for Parents
- Eldercare Tips for Disaster Preparedness
Whether your parent is still in an independent living situation or another senior living setting, part of your eldercare responsibilities include being prepared in case of a disaster such as fire, hurricane, flood, or other event.
- Alzheimerâs Disease: Coping With Caregiver Stress and Burnout
If youâre a caregiver for your parent with Alzheimerâs and you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, consider these tips for coping with caregiver stress and burnout.
- Caring for Parents & âDriving Miss Daisyâ
If you are caring for parents, are you worried about whether itâs safe for them to continue driving? This eldercare issue is a tough one because we need to balance safety with our parentâs desire for independent living
- What Is a Geriatric Care Manager?
While working for the Alzheimerâs Association, I received a lot of phone calls concerning geriatric care for aging parents.
- 2 Comments... Add your opinion!
Smart Homes are a great idea. I like the sensors idea. Also, there are so many gadgets out there to make turning on and off electrical items much easier. Many companies offer touch-screen remotes to offer convenience for people using their electrical devices.
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