Monthly Archives: October 2014

Caregivers, Put YOUR Mask on FIRST!

. Now this is what I’m talking about, You Caregivers have got to take care of YOU FIRST! Put YOUR mask on FIRST, or you won’t be able to help ANYONE. Thank you Geoff and Jenni Gilbert for so beautifully demonstrating this principle, as they were informed that their plane might have a problem, and […]

Do You Know A Caregiver Grieving or Close to Burnout?

There are over 100 million caregivers just in the United States, that is roughly one-third of the population. That means that every single one of you probably knows someone who is caring for a loved one that is disabled, elderly, or has some kind of disability. That doesn’t even include all the parents that are […]

Caregiver Info: Dementia Survey

Special thanks to Home Instead for this informative article! Dear Friend, In my last Alzheimer’s Reflections email, I asked if you think people look down on dementia sufferers. As I read all of your responses, I felt a mixture of sadness and hope. I felt sadness because you told me about friends who stopped calling […]

Caregiver Info: Fatal Falls On the Rise Among Seniors

Data collected by the National Safety Council (NSC) recently revealed that the incidence of serious falls among adults aged 65 and older has risen 112 percent since 1999. This is worrisome news for caregivers and patients alike. Trips and slips can be frequent occurrences for children and younger adults, but for our elders, these accidents […]

Caregiver Info: Lower Cholesterol & Cure Cancer with Flax Seed Oil

Flax Seed and Cholesterol How does flax seed and cholesterol work to lower cholesterol? Learn how to lower cholesterol by 6 percent using flax seed oil cholesterol supplement. Flaxseed is a whole grain that can be found in health food stores and some supermarkets. It can be sprinkled on food, or is sometimes used in […]