Caring Currents Archive December 2009

1. Depression and Dependence: When It's Time to Say, "I Need Time Alone" January 01, 2010

   Depression and isolation in seniors can leave caregivers feeling like social secretaries for lonely relatives; tips for talking about needing time alone from the loved one you're caring for....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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2. 10 for '10: Feel-Good Dementia Caregiver New Year Resolutions December 29, 2009

   A helpful article with 10 new year resolutions for dementia caregivers. Learn how to have a smoother, less stressful new year caring for someone with dementia....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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3. Cancer and Dementia Together -- a Deadly Situation December 28, 2009

   Cancer is more deadly in those with dementia; people with dementia who have cancer live four years less than those with cancer who don't have dementia, new research shows....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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4. Happy Holidays to YOU; 5 Ways to Care for Yourself This Christmas December 24, 2009

   I know, it sounds a little selfish, a little silly even. But you'd be surprised how well it works. Here are some of the tricks I've been trying, most of them gleaned from other wise caregivers....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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5. Prevent Winter Falls with These 6 Safety Tips December 22, 2009

   An article with a list of 6 safety tips on falls. Preventing winter falls for older adults is a constant fear. We know from experience that a fall can put in motion a chain of events and health issues....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
   
   
6. 5 Ways to Avoid Getting Pushed to the Brink by Alzheimer's Care December 22, 2009

   Alzheimer's caregiving can be taxing to the point of madness. Learn about pro-active solutions to avoid Alzheimer's caregivers from getting pushed to the brink....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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7. Is TDM-1 a Miracle Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer? December 20, 2009

   TDM1 may be a miracle drug for metastatic breast cancer for those with a HER2-positive diagnosis. The new experimental drug has been in clinical trials since January....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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8. Do Drinking Coffee and Tea Prevent Diabetes? December 16, 2009

   How can drinking tea and coffee prevent diabetes? A new study shows that people who drink several cups of coffee or tea a day - even decaf versions - can dramatically lower their risk of diabetes....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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9. Season's Greetings Cards, To and About Someone With Dementia December 15, 2009

   Find advice for caregivers about sending greeting cards for someone with alzheimer's. Often times for someone with dementia, greeting cards can be a little gift that literally keeps on giving....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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10. What To Do When There's Cancer In Your Family December 11, 2009

    Get the facts because when multiple cases of cancer strike one family, it can feel like you're at increased risk from your genetics, but hereditary cancer is actually rare....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
11. New Treatments Bring Hope for Advanced Parkinson's Disease December 09, 2009

    Learn about two new treatments for advanced Parkinson's disease and controlling tremors in people who do not respond to medication. Both treatments have brought hope to those suffering from advanced parkinson's disease....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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12. Dementia Holiday Activities That Lower Stress and Raise the Joy December 08, 2009

    A helpful article with ideas for dementia friendly activities for the holidays. Holiday stress can soar for caregivers whose loved ones have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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13. Cancer, Sex, and Intimacy: Couples Talk About How Sex Works After Cancer December 06, 2009

    Sex during and after cancer treatment can be difficult; it can be hard to resume sexual intimacy when your body has changed due to cancer and a class about cancer and sex can help couples and singles cope....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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14. Is Loneliness Among Older Adults Contagious? December 02, 2009

    When older adults are lonely, they behave in ways that isolate themselves and drive others away, so the loneliness becomes contagious among a group of people who were formerly connected....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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15. Dementia Changes People, But People They Still Are December 01, 2009

    A helpful article discusses how dementia caregivers mourning the changes in the person they love, can come at the expense of the present. Learn to set aside grief to more fully enjoy the person that is left....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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