Medical Conditions
Feeding Tube Pros and Cons: A Comprehensive Guide for Caregivers
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of feeding tubes for elderly patients with this comprehensive guide.
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Caring for the caregiver
The Ultimate Guide to Mental Health Self Care for Caregivers
In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential practice of mental health self-care for caregivers and provide you with tips and resources to help maintain your well-being while caring for others.
Tests
Clock Drawing Test Interpretation for Dementia Diagnosis
Discover how the clock drawing test can help identify a wide range of dementia symptoms. Learn about the different aspects of the test and how it can be used as a baseline for further testing. Don't interpret your own test, find out why professional interpretation is important.
Financial / Legal
Nurturing Resilience: A Journey Through Hurt, Gratitude, and Self-Care
In this column, Diane Carbo shares her experience of grieving the loss of her father and the self-care practices she has implemented to cope with the hurt and sadness. She also reflects on the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia and the importance of forgiveness and self-preservation.
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
What Stage Of Dementia Is Sundowning?
Sundowning occurs when a person's mood, personality, or behavior changes in the late afternoon or early evening. Doctors are unsure why this happens, but it affects roughly one in every five dementia patients.
Diabetes
Elderly Diabetes Management One Size Fits All Approach May Be Fatal
A recent study published in JAMA reveals the potential dangers of tight glycemic control in older adults with Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the risks of over treatment, the impact of hypoglycemia, and how to work with your doctor to make informed treatment decisions.
Caring for the caregiver
Nurturing the Caregiver: 5 Strategies to Overcome Anger and Guilt
Taking on the role of a caregiver can be overwhelming and lead to negative emotions. Learn strategies to avoid stress, anger, and guilt while caring for a family member.
Faith In Caregiving
A Prayer to Deal With the Daily Challenges of Caregiving
As a caregiver, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the daily challenges. Learn how to find balance and peace through God's love with tips from author Veronica Badowski in her book 'Treading Water with God: Lessons in Love While Care Giving'.
Aging In Place
What Is Estate Planning?
Learn about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid, and discover attorney secrets for protecting your assets while qualifying for Medicaid benefits. Understand the ethical dilemmas and recommended resources for estate planning and Medicaid asset protection information
Podcast
Driving and Retiring: Navigating the Road Ahead Safely with Betsy Wurzel - Episode 30
Betsy Wurzel Driving and Retiring from Driving 0:00/1948.6301881× Welcome to Episode 30 of our podcast, where we delve into an important and sometimes uncomfortable topic for many caregivers – driving and retiring from driving. I'm Diane Carbo, and today, I'm joined by our special
Dementia Care Secrets Podcast
Is Dementia Hereditary?
Dementia hereditary is a complex topic influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors. The risk of developing dementia varies depending on the type of dementia and individual characteristics. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, has genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors contributing to its development. Certain gene
Types of Dementia
What Are Alzheimer Symptoms?
Learn about the early warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, including mild memory loss, difficulty learning new information, and changes in behavior and mood. Discover the underlying mechanisms behind Alzheimer's and the importance of gene inheritance and lifestyle triggers.