A long time ago, I suffered from migraines (then I got a divorce and they disappeared, but that’s a totally different story). When I was being treated for these migraines, one of the therapies they used was biofeedback accompanied by meditation. I completely rebelled against it. The meditation tape would say “You are on a [...]
On December 8, the National Alliance for Caregiving released the latest results on their 2009 study, “Caregiving in the U.S.” , the most comprehensive examination to date. Here are some highlights from the study:
65.7 million Americans (29% of the U.S. Population) are family caregivers for an adult child with disabilities, an elder or a child under the age [...]
When I woke up this morning, I was crying. I had been dreaming about my father (who passed away at the end of September). I recall that in my dream, he was not alive and was propped in a chair. I was crying, saying “I’m SO sorry; I didn’t know.”
Ironically, I know exactly what I didn’t know in [...]
Again, I am bringing you guest blogger, Gary Liska from QAS ( Quality Assured Services, Inc.) because his expertise is in Coumadin therapy, INR testing and Vitamin K regulation. When my father was placed on Coumadin, the physician’s instructions were to “decrease his intake of green leafy vegetables and don’t let him fall”. That was [...]
This past Saturday I attended a Ceremony of Remembrance that was presented by the church I attend. It is an annual ceremony but I had never attended it before, not having reason to do so. I must tell you that it was a wonderful experience and a wonderful gift that the church offers to its [...]
According to Dr. Sharon K. Inouye and her colleagues at Yale University School of Medicine, more than 2 million older Americans will develop develop delirium and functional decline during a hospitalization. This could result in increased mortality and morbidity, longer hospital stays due to complications or a transferred to a long-term care facility.
With that in mind, [...]
The following is a guest blog featuring Gary B. Liska from Quality Assured Services, Inc. He will be discussing Coumadin (or warfarin) therapy (which we spoke about in our members’ section recently). Although he is in the private sector, I wanted him to discuss QAS’s offerings because they offer in-home testing for blood levels that would [...]
Tomorrow evening, I will be attending my first meeting of a group that works to increase awareness of dementia diseases and the inequalities that go along with these diseases; therefore I have been doing some research and came across some interesting information.
I am copying verbatum a flyer that is distributed by the Alzheimer’s Association entitled [...]
Blood thinners are used to prevent or slow down the formation of blood clots. They are prescribed to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis, heart attack or stroke in patients at risk for these problems. In addition, people with atrial fibrillation are often prescribed anti-coagulants because blood can potentially pool and start to clot [...]
In honor of National Caregiver’s Month, I too, wanted to sponsor a contest.
There will be 3 chances to win. The Grand Prize will be this lovely gift basket courtesy of Lambs and Ivy Gift Baskets containing pampering items for the care giver, such as Karen Neuburger body lotion, chai tea, Godiva chocolate, notecards, an iTunes gift card AND my [...]
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