Benefits of Sunshine on Depression
What to feed your brain for better mental health. Dr. Rick Olcese, Neuropsychologist
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47 Year Old Stroke Victim Was a Caregiver
I entered the room to see a tear falling down her cheek. She was laying on her back, splayed and open with hands out and covers off. She had a feeding tube in her nose. She had a tube coming from her neck to help her breathe. She squeezed my hand and I talked with
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Help! I’m Spending Too Many Caregiving Hours!
I’m not a person who keeps track of many numbers or quantifies my life much. How about you? For instance, I don’t know how many movies I’ve been to this year or US states I’ve visited. But, there’s a numbers tool we use in the industry that I like. It asks family members and caregivers
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Add a Second Unit for your Caregiver
Here is an affordable way to add a Caregiver Cottage. Visit their website for more information: Little House on the Trailer
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Advance Directive – Is it time?
An 87 year old woman collapsed and was not breathing. She died in an independent living facility. Her daughter is not upset that facility did not perform CPR on her mom. What do you think? If you have not given this much thought, not filled out your wishes on an “advance directive,” maybe it’s time?
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Lessons From The Grandparent Scam
“Grandma, it’s me, your grandson …” What started out as seemingly innocent words ended in abuse. A stranger abroad, pretending to be Mrs. C’s 25-year-old grandson, Brad, claimed to have gotten into legal trouble during a spontaneous trip to Mexico with friends. The scammer then begged Mrs. C not to alert his “parents”, as police
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Cost of Dying: At-home caregivers face challenges, sacrifice
I recommend taking a few minutes to read this excellently written article. If you are a caring, you will see yourself and know you are not alone! What we need to do now is improve the system so this fragmented system does not continue. Read the Article
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Warning Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect
While one sign does not necessarily indicate abuse, some tell-tale signs that there could be a problem are: Bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions, and burns may be an indication of physical abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, a sudden change in alertness, and unusual depression may be indicators of emotional abuse.
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Home Care Cottages – Little House on the Trailer
Here’s another great resource for putting a home care cottage on your property: Little House on the Trailer I’m putting just a tiny bit of all the information available in a recent newsletter below. Please do click here to view the entire newsletter online, and then make sure to visit their website. The following Counties
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Molecular Benefits of Massage
Very informative video below…check it out and then see my comment below it. Buck Institute Faculty Simon Melov, PhD, Discusses Recent Study on Molecular Benefits of Massage Therapy Following Exercise from Buck Institute on Vimeo. And here’s my recommendation: I’ve had body work and massage done by Marian and there’s none better!!!! You feel so
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