By aorvik, on September 20th, 2012
. . . the Impact on Caregiver Health & Strategies for Staying Well
Family Caregiver Alliance
Just eighteen months ago, Kelly felt like she was a different person. At the time, her career and her husband were her top priority. Kelly was able to spend long days at her job and relaxing weekends away in [...]
By aorvik, on September 17th, 2012
Family Caregiver Alliance
Abby and Earl have been married for nearly 40 years, raising children together and enduring the struggles and triumphs of a long life together. Now, at 65 years of age, Earl has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. While Abby has always made sure Earl had home-cooked meals, clean clothes and plenty of love, [...]
By aorvik, on September 10th, 2012
Family Caregiver Alliance
Amy Berman, an advocate extraordinaire for patients, families and improving healthcare for older adults, recently posted a blog on the John A. Hartford Foundation website entitled, The Essential (Before I Kick the) Bucket List. But this bucket list differs from what most think of when listing things you might want to see or [...]
By aorvik, on September 5th, 2012
Family Caregiver Alliance
With the holidays just a few months away, Patty is beginning to contemplate her family’s plans. Her sister in Oklahoma City has extended an invitation to join in her annual celebration, however, Patty is hesitant to accept the invite. As the primary caregiver for their father, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s [...]
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