Caring Currents Archive January 2009

1. How to Decide on Enrolling a Family Member With Alzheimer's in a Clinical Trial January 31, 2009

   How to Decide on Enrolling a Family Member With Alzheimer's in a Clinical Trial. New research shows people would want their relatives to sign them up for a dementia drug clinical trial if they couldn't decide for themselves. In order to get new ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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2. The First Money Conversation: How to Make Sure It Goes Right January 30, 2009

   The first conversation with your parents about money can be hard, but there are ways to make sure it goes right. The best way to start off the money conversation, experts say,...  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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3. Can You Escape From Alzheimer's Caregiving...By Reading Stories About Alzheimer's? 4 New Books January 29, 2009

   Learn how the genre of stories featuring Alzheimer's disease is booming. Dementia caregivers often find respite by escaping to a good book. Here are 4 books worth mentioning. ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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4. Big News for Chemotherapy Patients: Timing is Everything January 28, 2009

   Find out why new research revealed that the timing of chemo appointments may have an important effect on how well the chemotherapy drugs work to fight cancer....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
   
   
5. Caregivers, Barter Your Way to Sanity January 27, 2009

   Learn how bartering is saving caregivers money in a down economy. One huge benefit is how it can ease stress. The very nature of exchanging involves supportive human contact....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
   
   
6. 7 Ways to Find Bargains in Senior Housing January 23, 2009

   Learn why senior housing, assisted living and other senior housing options might be more affordable than you think. In fact, spend some time bargain shopping and you might be able to find seriously discounted senior housing....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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7. Talking About Sad Things With a Person Who Has Dementia January 22, 2009

   Learn how to talk about sad news or distressing events such as death with someone who has Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Many worry about upsetting the person with dementia unnecessarily. ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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8. When Should We Worry About Melanoma? Now, Experts Say January 21, 2009

   Get the facts on Melanoma, Lymph Nodes, and the Sentinel Node test. Melanoma rates are rising every year despite better detection and treatment. Find out when to worry about melanoma....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
   
   
9. Good News for Caregivers: The Most Depressing Day of the Year Is Behind You January 20, 2009

   Find out why down days may be inevitable, but downright depression doesn't have to be. The most depressing day of the year can be any day for caregivers but the causes can usually be fixed....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
   
   
10. Safe Sleep Tips to Prevent Stroke January 16, 2009

    Can sleep apnea increase chances for a stroke? Learn basic safety tips to prevent sleep apnea and reduce the risk of a loved one suffering from strokes in their sleep....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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11. Alzheimer's Aggression Is Scary, But You Can Get Through It January 15, 2009

    Aggression and anger is common in Alzheimer's patients. You're not alone. Learn strategies to cope with anger and aggression in Alzheimer's patients at Caring.com....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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12. Older Drivers Crash Less -- But Here's Why You Shouldn't Quit Worrying January 14, 2009

    A helpful article discusses new research that shows older drivers are crashing less often. Although this is great news, we also can't ignore a responsibility to speak up or take action when they're steering into danger....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
13. Anti-Cancer Superfoods: Do They Really Work? January 14, 2009

    What are Anti Cancer Foods? Learn the 10 best foods that prevent cancer with nutrients to halt tumor growth....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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14. Are You a "Green" Caregiver? 3 Easy Tips January 13, 2009

    Three easy "green" ways a caregiver can use nature to enhance health. Environmentally-aware advice tends to focus on nature-friendly ways you can live better and longer, rather than on green ways to take care of family members who are already living longer (even though they never detoxified their homes or ate home-composted antioxidants)....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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15. The Least Productive Emotion for Dementia Caregivers January 08, 2009

    Find out about Memory Lessons, a new book on caring for people with dementia and Alzheimer's, and a geriatrician's advice for caregivers to let go of guilt. Guilt is natural and should be expected....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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16. 5 Ways to Check Up on Your Parent's Finances January 08, 2009

    A helpful article for people who may be worried about their parent's finances. Learn 5 ways to discover whether your parent is successfully keeping on top of finances....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
17. The 10 Biggest Cancer Breakthroughs of 2008 January 07, 2009

    A helpful article with a list of the 10 biggest cancer breakthroughs of 2008. Learn about breakthrough cancer treatments and new drug therapies for a number of different cancers....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
18. The Three-Question Medications Check-Up January 06, 2009

    A helpful article on medication safety. Learn three questions to ask about the medications of someone being cared for to keep them safe, avoid dangerous drug interactions, and save money....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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19. Back-Up Care Keeps the "Sandwich Generation" Working January 02, 2009

    Back-up care plans make it possible for the "sandwich generation" to keep on working. They call it the "sandwich generation": Those of us squeezed between caring for kids and our aging parents. But the truth is, it's a three-way game of tug-of-war. ...  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor