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National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease a Leap for All Ages Advocates working to stop Alzheimer's won a huge victory with a federal plan to expand research, increase clinical trials and secure services for victims. May 17, 2012 - Mary King

Caregiver Awareness of Gout in Older Adults New caregivers may not recognize symptoms of gout or even know it exists. Is gout harmful? Is it treatable? What has caused an increase in gout cases? May 17, 2012 - Mary King

Brain Exercises a Strong Defense in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Stimulating the mind boosts self-esteem and might even make you feel younger. Research suggests that brain exercises may help delay or prevent Alzheimer's. May 14, 2012 - Mary King

U.S. Travelers Advised to Take Precautions against Dengue Disease The number of dengue cases in the U.S. may be four times greater than once estimated. Travelers to the tropics are strongly advised to take precautions. May 10, 2012 - Mary King

Living Alone with Alzheimer's Poses Safety Issues Early stage Alzheimer's patients living alone risk their own personal safety. Restricting certain activities doesn't reduce the risks to neighbors. May 8, 2012 - Mary King

Victims Lose Money, Risk Identity Theft in Rental Property Scams Moving into a rental home? Check out the property owner first. Rental property scams cost victims thousands of dollars and can result in identity theft. May 7, 2012 - Mary King

A Caregiver's List of Places Where Seniors Can Make Friends Are you caring for an older person who's interested in meeting new people for friendships? Experienced caregivers suggest places to meet potential friends. Apr 28, 2012 - Mary King

Bed Makeover Ideas Start with Mattress Cleaning Tips Begin your bed makeover with a clean mattress and fresh linens. Indulge in luxury, or sleep easy with bed makeover ideas that fit most any style & budget. Apr 24, 2012 - Mary King

Questions to Ask Before Starting a DIY Home Improvement Project What questions should you ask before starting a do-it-yourself home improvement project? Use the guidelines below to start a DIY project the right way. Mar 31, 2012 - Mary King

Caregiver Planning Helps Seniors Prepare for a Hospital Stay A family caregiver can help ease the trip to a hospital for an aging parent or other relative. Use these preparations to reduce patient stress and anxiety. Mar 18, 2012 - Mary King

Seniors & Carers Don't Want to Ignore Sun Sensitive Drug Warnings Does the aged person in your care take a prescription drug labeled with a sun exposure warning? Some home products can also cause sun sensitivity. Mar 17, 2012 - Mary King

Caregivers Urge Aging Parents to Put Valuables in a Safe Place Adult children caring for aging parents will be thankful when the time comes if Mom and Dad's valuables are gathered in one safe place - preferably a safe. Mar 3, 2012 - Mary King

Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Home Break-In Despite the availability of home security systems, the number of home invasions is on the rise. Follow these homeowner tips to help prevent a home robbery. Feb 25, 2012 - Mary King

Motivating the Stroke Patient Toward Recovery A stroke is a traumatic event that can render a victim physically and emotionally paralyzed. Caregivers can motivate stroke patients to maximize recovery. Feb 19, 2012 - Mary King

Consequences of Compulsive Hoarding Exceed Unsightly Junk Piles Hoarding is costly in terms of money spent on useless items. The real damage becomes evident when living space is compromised and health issues turn deadly. Jan 27, 2012 - Mary King

Protecting an Older Woman from Scams, Phishing and Identity Theft Elderly women are easy targets for robberies, phishing, identity theft and scams. Family & caregivers can help protect an older woman against these crimes. Jan 17, 2012 - Mary King

Removing Clutter from a Home Office; Important Documents to Keep The start of a new year is an excellent time to de-clutter a home office space. What important papers should be kept? What items can or should be tossed? Jan 8, 2012 - Mary King

Gift Cards & Time Make Ideal Christmas Gifts for Home Caregivers Do you have a friend or relative who's a home caregiver? Gift cards and respite time make ideal holiday gifts that are flexible and can be used at will. Dec 17, 2011 - Mary King

Jobs for Paid Caregivers Expected to Include Holidays People who rely on paid caregivers every day of the year know the anxiety holidays can bring. What happens to the client when a caregiver isn't available? Nov 18, 2011 - Mary King

Move Management for Seniors Features Relocation Support Services Move managers help seniors through the process of relocating. The popular support service helps with de-cluttering household possessions and downsizing. Nov 7, 2011 - Mary King

Holidays a Good Time to Check Elderly Parents' Living Situation Concerned about your aging parents' welfare and living situation? The holidays provide a great opportunity to visit and check up on senior family members. Nov 5, 2011 - Mary King

SSA COLA in 2012 Means Little for Beneficiaries & Caregivers Social Security beneficiaries & caregivers know the 3.6% COLA increase in 2012 won't buy much. Inflation will immediately consume the benefits increase. Oct 22, 2011 - Mary King

Dementia Support Groups Set New Trend with Alzheimer's Café Alzheimer's cafés offer support for dementia victims & families in a casual relaxed atmosphere. The social ambiance allows participants to be themselves. Oct 16, 2011 - Mary King

Naughty Halloween Costumes Are Not Always a Nice Idea You've got a perfectly steamy Halloween outfit to delight friends & coworkers. Think first; avoid sexy Halloween costume mistakes that could get you burned. Oct 9, 2011 - Mary King

Diabetes a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's, Japanese Study Suggests A 2011 Japanese study suggests a significant connection between diabetes and all types of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease & vascular dementia. Oct 7, 2011 - Mary King

Remembering Matthew Shepard, A Hate Crime that Sparked the Nation The October 1998 crime sparked a wildfire of anger around the world. Matthew Shepard, brutally beaten and left to die, opened our eyes to bigotry and hate. Oct 1, 2011 - Mary King

Male Residents Want Nursing Home Activities that Appeal to Men Male patients & caregiver families believe nursing home activities should interest both sexes. Men tend to gravitate to gender-specific activities. Sep 30, 2011 - Mary King

Extreme Couponing Is Not a Cover for Compulsive Hoarding Shoppers obsessed with money-saving coupons stock hundreds of grocery items at home; some items they'll never use. Is this smart shopping or is it hoarding? Sep 27, 2011 - Mary King

Elderly Drivers No Less of a Threat with Self-Regulated Driving The road less-traveled may have fewer lanes & a lower speed limit, but self-imposed driving restrictions are no compensation for unsafe elderly drivers. Sep 20, 2011 - Mary King

Older People Looking for Jobs Use Life Experiences and Innovation Now is the time for seniors to put skills & lifetime experiences to work. Combine traditional employment with innovative strategies to create your own job. Sep 18, 2011 - Mary King

Stormwater Quality Awareness a Big Step Toward Cleaner Waterways Rainwater rushes through neighborhoods, carrying yard pollutants through drains. Stormwater quality awareness helps residents keep waterways pollution-free. Sep 15, 2011 - Mary King

Reduce the Risk of Elderly Falls with Frequent Home Inspections Whether it's your house that's unsafe or an elderly family member's living space, a caregiver can routinely check for common home hazards that cause falls. Sep 13, 2011 - Mary King

Workers Who Assume Caregiver Duties Cause Employment Concerns The caregiver population is exploding. Caregiver duties can conflict with employment demands. Why do employees hesitate to mention elder care to employers? Sep 10, 2011 - Mary King

The Dogs of 9/11, Remembering America's K9 Search & Rescue Heroes Dogs bred for search & rescue (SAR) answered the call for help on September 11, 2001. Brave canines went above & beyond duties for which they were trained. Sep 7, 2011 - Mary King

Kitchen Safety for Young Cooks Starts with Rules & Good Behavior The kitchen is no place to fool around; there's a risk of getting injured or badly burned. Parents can set rules for kitchen behavior while kids are young. Sep 6, 2011 - Mary King

Safe Food Handling for Young Cooks Begins with Parent Role Models Older children are likely to follow a parent's cooking example in the kitchen. Teach proper food handling to prevent contamination, illness and even death. Sep 5, 2011 - Mary King

Safety Tips to Survive a Flood Disaster Caused by a Hurricane Hurricanes can produce deadly inland flooding. Know how to stay safe when the water rises & warn others how floodwater and flash floods can claim lives. Aug 31, 2011 - Mary King

Caregiver Involvement in a Patient's Physical Therapy Program How does a caregiver prepare for her patient's first physical therapy appointment? A willing caregiver may be asked to assist with a home therapy program. Aug 30, 2011 - Mary King

Emergency Caregivers Offer Hurricane Aid to Neighbors in Need Do you know a senior or person disabled in your neighborhood? Become an emergency caregiver; monitor his or her situation before, during & after the storm. Aug 26, 2011 - Mary King

Disaster Survival Activity Kit Reduces Boredom & Child Stress A survival activity kit helps a child pass the time after a hurricane, flood, or other natural disaster. Read on for item suggestions & courtesy guidelines. Aug 23, 2011 - Mary King

Completing Forms for Patient Services Demands Attention to Detail Are you a home caregiver who's filling out forms for patient healthcare or financial services? Broaden your thinking to successfully explain answers. Aug 19, 2011 - Mary King

COLA & Stimulus Check Scams Prompt Warnings About Identity Theft Don't let your elderly or disabled loved one fall for the COLA or stimulus check scam. Thieves use authentic IRS forms as phishing tools for identity theft. Aug 12, 2011 - Mary King

Private Caregiver Hiring Guidelines, Benefits and Disadvantages Before placing an ad for private caregiver help, learn some basic steps for hiring a qualified caregiver. Weigh the pros & cons of using a private carer. Jul 23, 2011 - Mary King

Benefits and Disadvantages of Hiring and Using Agency Caregivers A family who plans to hire additional help with patient care can save time, energy & stress by learning the pros & cons of using a caregiver agency. Jul 15, 2011 - Mary King

Compassion Fatigue Causes Emotional Distress for Home Caregivers Caregivers with compassion fatigue experience an emotional shut-down. Feelings of guilt, shame and low self-esteem result, but the condition can be treated. Jul 9, 2011 - Mary King

Will Russia's Krokodil (Crocodile) Designer Drug Reach the U.S.? A deadly Russian designer drug called krokodil (crocodile in America) may soon reach the United States. What do parents need to know about crocodile use? Jun 28, 2011 - Mary King

Morgan's Wonderland an Ultra-Amazing Special-Needs Theme Park Morgan's Wonderland is an ultra-accessible theme park that's all about inclusion. 25 acres of rides and attractions accommodate persons with special needs. Jun 26, 2011 - Mary King

How to Recognize & Help a Caregiver Who Ignores Her Health Needs Staying healthy is important to any job performance. Why then, does a caregiver put her health needs last? What signs indicate diminishing caregiver health? Jun 24, 2011 - Mary King

Caregiver Tips Reduce Stress & Anxiety During a Natural Disaster It's hard to stay calm during a hurricane or other natural disaster. Caregivers manage stress levels with careful planning and tips to reduce anxiety. Jun 18, 2011 - Mary King

Are Americans Paranoid About Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia? Memory loss is a sign of aging; dementia is not. But are Americans overreacting to Alzheimer's, given the lack of government interest & research funding? Jun 11, 2011 - Mary King

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