8/27/2010
It’s been nearly 30 years since Dr. Peter Rabins, a Johns Hopkins psychiatrist, and his co-author Nancy Mace published “The 36-Hour Day,” the best known guide to caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Now in its fourth edition, it remains a trusted source of information and support.
8/14/2010
The Times reports this morning that a shift in research strategy among scientists is beginning to yield insights into how Alzheimer’s disease begins.
6/22/2010
IN mid-March my 85-year-old father checked into a prominent New York City hospital for a scheduled operation. The procedure, to remove a cancerous tumor from his thigh, went well, and soon he was sent home.
6/16/2010
Quicker discharge tied to more readmissions, at-home deaths, study finds
6/13/2010
In a finding that seems counter-intuitive, researchers have discovered that an individual’s risk for dementia rises if their spouse also has dementia.
5/13/2010
Like many with aging parents, Janice Norcross, 49, thought she could juggle the competing demands of caregiving with a highpowered job—in her case, as executive assistant to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. But as her mother’s health deteriorated, the pressure got to be too much.
4/6/2010
As you or a loved one grows older, extra assistance with the basics of day-to-day life is sometimes necessary. Finding the right home care provider for non-medical needs such as shopping, personal grooming, transportation, meal preparation, or companionship requires a little research and a lot of questions.
3/27/2010
Ask around, there seems to be two camps on this option – does my mom stay home with care or does she move into an assisted living community. Vibrant dialogue can ensue with each person taking a stand. The fact of the matter is that there needn’t be a ‘stand’ taken! Home care services provide a viable choice for those that have specific needs as does living in a community.
3/25/2010
A home health care company can provide valuable assistance at a time of serious need. Paying for aide, however, if not done correctly, can cause Medicaid ineligibility at the worst possible time.
3/18/2010
First, Both organizations agree that today's mature worker contributes outstanding experience, valuable knowledge, strong dependability and abundant enthusiasm to the workplace.
