Caring Currents Archive September 2009

1. World Alzheimer's Day and Why People With Alzheimer's Need It September 20, 2010

   World Alzheimer's Day is September 21. Here are three things the world should know about people with Alzheimer's disease. World Alzheimer's day honors all who have suffered ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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2. Senior Fraud Alert: Beware Financial Planners With Shady Credentials October 05, 2009

   Senior Fraud and senior insurance scams. Learn to avoid senior fraud by being aware of financial planners with shady credentials....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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3. Caring for a Spouse? 5 Reasons Stressed Spousal Caregivers Miss Out on Help October 01, 2009

   Caring for a spouse? Learn 5 reasons why stressed spousal caregivers miss out on helpful resources, and how to remedy this by finding resources that help....  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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4. Heart Health Alert: Higher Stroke Risk for Women With Atrial Fibrillation September 30, 2009

   Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Risk in Women. Learn whether atrial fibrillation causes higher risk of stroke in women....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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5. Baby Love: Therapy for Alzheimer's Sufferers September 29, 2009

   Surprisingly, an "Alzheimer's baby doll" helps someone with dementia feel like a functional adult (not a patronized child). Alzheimer's baby dolls also keep Alzheimer's patients from ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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6. Why You Should Worry When Your Parents Mention the Word Annuity September 28, 2009

   Worrying about Annuity Fraud. Learn why you should be worried about annuity fraud and annuity scams concerning seniors....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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7. Coenzyme Q10 Supplement Shows Promise In Preventing or Halting Parkinson's September 25, 2009

   What is Coenzyme Q10 Supplement? Learn about Coenzyme Q10 supplement, and how it can slow Parkinson's progression....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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8. What Is Hospice? And Why Hospice Needs a PR Campaign September 24, 2009

   What is Hospice? Learn what hospice is and means, and the difference between professional and family hospice care. ...  Read more

   Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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9. Are There Early Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer? Yes! September 23, 2009

   Early Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer. Learn how to spot the early signs of pancreatic cancer, the deadly disease that just claimed Patrick Swayze....  Read more

   Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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10. Sex and Alzheimer's: Love Stories, Sad Stories, and Lots of Questions September 22, 2009

    Dealing with Sex and Alzheimer's. Learn how to deal with sex and Alzheimer's, and the resultant conflicts that may arise. Sex and Alzheimer's disease has many potential minefields...  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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11. Prevent Falls with Safety Tips from National Falls Prevention Week September 21, 2009

    Fall Risk Assessment. Learn how to perform a fall risk assessment during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a campaign to prevent seniors from falling....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
12. Is Your Family's Money Safe? Tips to Protect Against Scams and Schemes September 18, 2009

    How to Prevent Fraud? Learn how to prevent fraud, including elder fraud and family fraud, with these useful tips. ...  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
13. Compassion Fatigue: To Stop Caregiving Stress, Stop Caregiving September 17, 2009

    Compassion Fatigue is dangerous. Read these tips on curing compassion fatigue, a dangerous kind of caregiving stress....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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14. Patrick Swayze's Last Wish September 15, 2009

    Patrick Swayze Last Words. Read about Patrick Swayze's last words after his 20-month long battle with pancreatic cancer....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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15. Dementia and Pain: How to Assess When Someone Hurts and Needs Help September 15, 2009

    Dementia and Pain often go together. Learn how to assess pain in dementia patients, and how to help. ...  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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16. Frugal Living Wins Many New Fans September 13, 2009

    Frugal Living gains in popularity. According to a new survery, frugal living is a new philosophy for many Americans....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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17. Clinical Trials Missing from National Databases September 11, 2009

    Clinical Trial Studies are missing. Learn how clinical trial studies missing from national databases are a problem for patients looking for clinical trials....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
    
    
18. Grandparent's Day (or Any Day) Gifts Kids Can Make September 10, 2009

    Grandparents Day Gifts for kids. 10 Grandparents Day gift ideas that are quick and easy for a child to make....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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19. Health Risks from Drinking Soda, Especially for Women September 09, 2009

    Soda Health Risks for women. Learn the dangers of soda drinking, especially for women's health. ...  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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20. What Is Someone With Dementia Thinking? September 08, 2009

    Mental Thinking with dementia. Get more insight into the mental thoughts of someone with dementia. ...  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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21. An Aspirin a Day Keeps Colon Cancer at Bay September 04, 2009

    Daily Aspirin reduces colon cancer risk. New study shows that taking an aspirin a day reduces risk of death from colon cancer....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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22. 6 Ways to Work Around Someone Else's Denial September 03, 2009

    Denial of care often fuels caregiver stress. Learn how to respond constructively to family members' denial....  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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23. Hail, Hail, Heart Patients: an Alternative to a Common Heart Medication September 02, 2009

    Heart Medication alternative. Learn what new heart medication is a safer alternative to Coumadin or Warfarin....  Read more

    Melanie Haiken, Caring.com senior editor
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24. Can Marilyn Monroe or George Clooney Predict Alzheimer's? September 01, 2009

    Predicting Alzheimer's. Learn whether iconic celebrities like Marilyn Monroe can help predict Alzheimer's in loved ones. Predicting Alzheimer's disease can be done by...  Read more

    Paula Spencer Scott, Caring.com senior editor
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