Caring Connections June 2013
This month’s Caring Connection newsletter discusses: June Live Chats, Alzheimer's resources, Caregiver Distress (including the Stress Assessment Tool), current News from the industry, and available CAREGiver positions.
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This month’s Caring Connections Newsletter discusses: the Salute To Senior Service contest, Live Alzheimer’s chats, Health of Baby Boomers, Chronic Conditions, CAREGiver Q & A, Current Industry News and Becoming a CAREGiver.
Caring Connections April 2013
This month’s Caring Connections newsletter discusses: The Salute To Senior Service contest, the Live Alzheimer's chats and tips, Resources articles, End of Life Decisions, CAREGiver Q & A and Current News.
Caring Connections March 2013
This month’s Caring Connections newsletter discusses: The Salute To Senior Service contest, the Live Alzheimer's chats and tips, Resources articles, the Mary Maxwell video; Laughter is the best medicine, Becoming a CAREGiver and Current News.
Caring Connections February 2013
This month’s newsletter discusses: The Salute To Senior Service contest, Live Alzheimer’s chats, Resources articles for the Family Caregiver, The Senior Fraud Protection Kit and Current News.
Caring Connections January 2013
This issue covers the following topics: NPR's Ina Jaffe (All Things Considered), attends a free in-person Alzheimer's family caregiver workshop; Q&A from Live Alzheimer's chats; articles and resources about senior volunteers; and a blog post about the importance of a hug.
Caring Connections December 2012
This issue includes How to Handle the Medicare Maze, 10 Ways to Bring the Holidays to the Hospital, Caring for Your Parents: Senior Emergency Kit®, Returning Home(SM) Care Guidance, and this months resources.
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This issue covers the following topics:
- Free Alzheimer's Training for Family Caregivers
- Benefits of Alzheimer's Training for Family Caregivers (Video)
- Take Time for Yourself to Avoid Holiday Caregiver Stress
- 5 Ways to Be a Healthy Alzheimer's Caregiver
- Alzheimer's Conversation Tips
Caring Connections October 2012
This issue covers the following topics: Tips to Minimize Stress While Caregiving During the Holidays, Top 10 Gifts Seniors Want But Won't Ask For, 10 Ways to Keep Holiday Traditions Senior-Friendly, Mary Maxwell's Video Commentary: Tired of Thanksgiving Cooking, and Survive (and Enjoy!) the Holidays with Home Care Help.
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September's edition features a video of Mary Alexander speaking on the rise of crimes in health care or health insurance fraud against senior. And Mary Maxwell talks about sharing the Family's secret recipe with a new daughter-in-law.
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August's edition features a video of Jisella Dolan speaking on the rise of crimes against senior. There's also resources to prevent and recover from senior crimes, like the Top Six Seniors Should Never Fall For. This month's new Mary Maxwell video - "An End to Sibling Squabbles"
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July's edition features a video of Bobbi Smith accepting her 2012 Mary Steibel CAREGiver of the Year award. There's also a video about processing the mixed emotions of caregiving, an article about scams directed towards seniors, and an article about post hospital stay warning signs. There's also a new Mary Maxwell video - "Recovering a Loaned Brownie Dish"
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June's edition features a new Laughing with Mary Maxwell video called "Book Club Politics." Also featured is the 4th video in a series of 6 called "Managing Alzheimer's Patient Behavior." There's an article and resources that have new content to help caregivers coping with Alzheimer's.
Read moreCaring Connections May 2012
May's edition features a video about the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias. There's also a new Laughing with Mary Maxwell video and a video about transitional care for your senior loved one. Finally, there is information about the groundbreaking new Alzheimer's online training course, developed by Home Instead Senior Care.
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April's edition features a video about understanding Alzheimer's and other dementias. There's also a new Laughing with Mary Maxwell video and a recorded Family Caregiver Webinar about senior nutrition and mealtimes. Finally, there are snippets from the three finalists in the Home Instead Senior Care network's "I Will Remember For You Family Reunion Giveaway".
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