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Preparing for the Role of Caregiver Image
The Role of a Caregiver
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 23 Jul 2008
When a frail or chronically ill loved one can no longer care for him or herself the issue confronting families is what to do about care. Learn what you need to think about first.

Using Creativity to Combat Alzheimer's Image
Using Creativity to Combat Alzheimer's
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Learn how the introduction of a new activity changed the lives of an Alzheimer's patient and her caregiver.

Diagnosing Alzheimer's Early Image
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Early
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 18 Jul 2008
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is critical to delaying the effects of the disease. Additonally, the earlier the diagnosis, the more time patients and caregivers have to plan for the future.

Balancing the Caregiver's Burden: Knowing when to Seek Support Image
Balancing the Caregiver's Burden
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Jul 2008
Learning that a friend or family member is seriously ill can force you to put everything aside to take care of him or her. However, paying attention to your needs is necessary to make you the best caregiver possible.


Speaking up for Alzheimer's
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 6 Jul 2008
The father of television personality Linda Dano experienced years of mental deterioration before he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Hear Linda describe how her family coped.

Anticipatory Grief
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
If someone close to you is nearing the end of his or her life you know that this can be a challenging and confusing time for everyone involved. What are "normal" feelings and behaviors during this period? What can you do to prepare yourself for your relative or friend's death?

Taking Care of a Spouse
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 3 Jul 2008
Caring for an ill spouse can present some exceptionally difficult circumstances. Set boundaries, seek advice and don't forget to care for yourself.

Parkinson's Disease Through a Caregiver's Eyes
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 13 Jun 2008
People living with Parkinson's disease face many hurdles, but they don't do it alone. Listen to how one couple is coping with the ups and downs of everyday life with Parkinson's disease.

Helping Stroke Recovery
Category: Care Giving
Medically Reviewed On: 7 May 2008
This year over 300,000 people in the United States will suffer a stroke, many of whom are elderly. Following the immediate crisis there are long term health care issues that their families face. Join our panel of experts as they discuss what every family should know about taking care of a recovering stroke survivor.





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