Prescription Drugs and Overdose Among Seniors

by Rose Broyles In light of the recent death of pop icon Michael Jackson, I started thinking about all of the recent tragedies in Hollywood that have come to pass due to prescription drug overdose. Of course,the death of Jackson is still under investigation but many people close to him have suspected prescription drug abuse… [Continue Reading]

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

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… [Continue Reading]

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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 mom used to be a social butterfly. Talking to other people was always easy for… [Continue Reading]

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