Caring Currents
Archive August 2009
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Free Caregiving Help -- From Your Job?!
September 07, 2009
Free Help for Caregivers. The majority of American companies now offer help for caregivers via eldercare benefits. ... Read more
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Tips to Help Family Caregivers Save Both Time and Money
August 31, 2009
Family Caregiver Tips. These time and money-saving caregiver tips provide valuable help for caregivers.... Read more
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RIP, Ted Kennedy--and Thank You
August 28, 2009
Ted Kennedy's death is a tragedy. The death of Ted Kennedy is a great loss, particularly to American healthcare reform.... Read more
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Testing for Your Genetic Risk of Alzheimer's: Yes or No?
August 27, 2009
Is there Genetic Risk of Alzheimer's? Find out if there's such a thing as genetic Alzheimer's and an Alzheimer's gene.... Read more
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Are You About to Have A Heart Attack? 7 Heart Attack Signs Women -- And Doctors -- Often Miss
August 26, 2009
7 Signs of a Heart Attack in women. Learn to recognize the overlooked signs of heart attack in women.... Read more
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The 5 REAL Reasons You're Stressed –- and How to Tame Them Now
August 25, 2009
6 Stress Causes to overcome. Find out the 6 real stress causes as a caregiver, and how to reduce stress levels.... Read more
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Five Debt Triggers -- One Simple Solution
August 24, 2009
5 Common Causes of Debt. Learn the typical reasons for debt and how to use debt negotiation to help yourself.... Read more
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How to Choose the Best Nursing Home: Look for a Nonprofit
August 21, 2009
Choosing the Best Nursing Home. Find the best nursing home by looking at nonprofit nursing homes.... Read more
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De-Stressing End-of-Life Care NOW (Whatever Healthcare Reform Brings)
August 20, 2009
The best advice from the healthcare debate over end-of-life counseling that caregivers can use right now.... Read more
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Cancer Patients Who Get Palliative Care Suffer Less, Study Shows
August 19, 2009
Cancer Palliative Care improves the quality of life. Learn how palliative treatment prevents depression in advanced cancer patients.... Read more
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When Caregiving for Someone With Alzheimer's, Emotions Are All-Important
August 18, 2009
Emotional Stability in Alzheimer's care. Learn how to instill emotional stability with an Alzheimer's patient for better emotional health.... Read more
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10 Little-Known Signs of Lung Cancer (Would You Guess a Change in Mood?)
August 14, 2009
10 little-known Lung Cancer Signs. Learn the least known signs of lung cancer, including onset of psychiatric symptoms. ... Read more
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Prolonged Grief, a New Psychological Disorder?
August 12, 2009
New diagnosis for Prolonged Grief. Learn about the diagnosis of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) and therapy to help. ... Read more
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A "Perfect Mom," a Bottle of Vodka, and 8 Dead: Why We Must Learn to Recognize Alcoholism in Women
August 12, 2009
Recognizing Alcoholism in Women. Learn the signs of alcoholism in women to help prevent a tragedy or dire consequences.... Read more
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Bad News for Those with Spinal Compression Fractures; Popular Treatment May Not Work After All
August 10, 2009
Treatment for spinal Compression Fractures doesn't work. Study shows that popular treatment for spinal compression fractures does not work. ... Read more
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What the Death of Baby Boomer Icon John Hughes Can Teach You About Heart Disease
August 10, 2009
There's a definite Heart Disease Lesson in John Hughes' death at 59. Baby boomers need to be more aware of heart disease.... Read more
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Surprising New Research: Is It Alzheimer's--or a Vision Problem?
August 10, 2009
Improving Vision for Alzheimer's patients. New study shows that improving vision reduces confusion in those with Alzheimer's. ... Read more
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Retirement Shock: How to Get Back on Track When Your Savings Are a Shambles
August 07, 2009
Got Retirement Shock? Here's 7 ways to save your retirement plans amid the economic downturn.... Read more
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The Secret Guilt of Caregivers
August 05, 2009
Caregiver guilt affects many family caregivers. Learn more about secret caregiver guilt, and the difference between good guilt and bad guilt. ... Read more
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Bad News for Menopausal Women: Hormone Therapy Boosts Ovarian and Breast Cancer Risk
August 05, 2009
New study shows hormone replacement therapy risk for increased ovarian cancer in menopausal women undergoing hormone therapy.... Read more
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How to Hang Out With Someone Who Has Alzheimer's
August 04, 2009
When visiting a family member with Alzheimer's, there can be challenges in communication. Learn how to interact better with a family member with Alzheimer's.... Read more
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