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BOOK REVIEW: Chicken Soup for the Soul, Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias

November 18, 2014

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You are not alone. With 101 encouraging and inspiring stories by others like you, this book is a source of support and encouragement throughout your caregiving journey. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: The 36-Hour Day Guide

November 12, 2014

When someone in your family suffers from #Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. For over 30 years, this book has been the trusted bible for families affected by dementia disorders. Now completely revised and updated, the 36-Hour Day guide features the latest information on the causes [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: I Am Somebody: Bringing Dignity and Compassion to Alzheimer’s Caregiving

November 7, 2014

The challenges of Alzheimer’s disease—the physical burdens, financial costs, emotional turmoil and family strife—can reduce our loved one to a “he” or a “she,” a person almost devoid of humanity. As caregivers, our lives revolve around the basics, like doctor’s appointments and dressing, feeding and cleaning up after our loved ones. Their life becomes our [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: The Alzheimer’s Caregiving Puzzle

October 16, 2014

In the US 5.2 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease, it is the sixth-leading cause of death and ten million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer’s in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s often takes a bigger toll on the caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s, generally family members, loved-ones and friends. Written by two caregivers with 55 years [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier

October 2, 2014

An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. That number continues to grow – by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain’s nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. [...]

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Relief Thigh High

September 11, 2014

Relief Thigh High by FLA Orthopedics  Product Features Quality and therapy at a moderate price Jobst Relief delivers compression therapy at an affordable price. Accurate gradient 15-20 compression therapy provides relief from tired, aching legs and varicose veins. 3-D knit structure uses air covered spandex yarn that issoft to touch and comfortable for all-day wear. Closed toe [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s

August 14, 2014

More than four million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, and as many as twenty million have close relatives or friends with the disease. Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias: 101 Stories of Caregiving, Coping, and Compassion

July 8, 2014

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? You are not alone. With 101 encouraging and inspiring stories by others like you, this book is a source of support and encouragement throughout your caregiving journey. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias, and Memory Loss

June 10, 2014

When someone in your family suffers from #Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. For over 30 years, this book has been the trusted bible for families affected by dementia disorders. Now completely revised and updated, the 36-Hour Day guide features the latest information on the causes [...]

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FEATURED PRODUCT: Wireless Portable Digital Audio and Video Baby Monitor with Night Vision, Voice Alert and Color Display

March 20, 2014

The system includes one wireless camera and one wireless 2.4 ” TFT LCD monitor. This is an ideal portable system for baby, elder or patient care, as well as business/home monitoring with key features like over 250 frequency hopping sequences to minimize interference and protect privacy, portable camera and monitor (with rechargeable batteries), automatic infra [...]

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