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Communicating with Non-Speaking Parents

by Rose Broyles

Aging Care recently posted an article about how to approach communicating with a parent who no longer can speak. I thought about my own mom and how it saddens me that she can’t speak much anymore. My… Continue reading

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Prescription Drugs and Overdose Among Seniors

Posted on June 29th, 2009

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Alzheimer’s Programs Cut in California — Call Governor to Stop

Posted on June 26th, 2009

Funding for programs desperately needed
by many families living with Alzheimer’s has
already been reduced by the California
legislature.
The Senate and Assembly will vote on the
state budget in the next few days. The budget
will then go to the Governor for his signature
(probably by June 30).
Governor Schwarzenegger has the power to
drastically reduce funding for programs when
he signs the budget. We [...]
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Communicating with Non-Speaking Parents

Posted on June 22nd, 2009

by Rose Broyles

Aging Care recently posted an article about how to approach communicating with a parent who no longer can speak. I thought about my own mom and how it saddens me that she can’t speak much anymore. My… Continue reading
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Dad got sick again

Posted on June 21st, 2009

Dad got sick last week and we started to get worried again. We took him to Urgent Care and the doctor said he had some pleural effusion in his lungs, which meant that the CHF caused some liquid to collect in his lungs again. “uh oh”, we thought. One thing different this time…we’ve been on [...]
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A Focus on Person-Centered Care in Nursing Homes and At Home

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by Rose Broyles

Here is an excerpt from an article I read, regarding Person-Centered care. It’s interesting because it describes the conditions many of our loved ones are living… Continue reading

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Choosing a Caregiver - Personal Hire or Agency?

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by Rose Broyles

Choosing a caregiver to help you care for your parents can really ease the burden and stress on you and your family. Of course, not everyone is financially able to hire outside help. However, if you are able… Continue reading

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The Alzheimer’s Project

HBO recently aired a 4- part series on Alzheimer’s and its effects on families, groundbreaking discoveries and touching stories. It started last Sunday, but you can watch it here for free.

“The Memory Loss Tapes” (85 minutes)

“Grandpa, Do You Know Who I Am? With Maria Shriver” (30 minutes)

“Momentum in Science, Part 1″ (55 minutes)
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Juggling Family, Kids, Work, and Eldercare

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