Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiving Tips for the Holidays

An expert at Rutgers University’s Care2Caregivers helpline shares tips on how families can celebrate the holidays with loved ones suffering from an illness that affects memory.

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5 Things Family Caregivers Want You To Know This Holiday Season

Caregiving Matters community, here’s a great article that was recently published by the Huffington Post that may help your loved ones understand what to say, what not to say, and how to help this holiday season be a little merrier for you. We suggest you share!

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3 Top Ways to Juggle Work and Family Caregiving

Judy’s been late and absent several times this month because of a series of family health crises. These emergencies were beyond her control, but as a working caregiver, Judy worries about her supervisor’s reaction.

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Caregiving Getting You Down? May Sound Crazy, But Would Grieving Help?

There are many situational losses that people experience and grieve that are not death-related.

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6 Very Good Reasons Why Family Caregivers Need A Union

They are an unprotected (free) workforce and the nation could show a little more gratitude.

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Seeking male caregivers to interview.

Know any male caregivers I can interview for an article?

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WHEN CONFUSION IS CONFUSING: OLDER ADULTS AND DELIRIUM

One of the most complex and perplexing conditions that I have seen in those 65 and older is delirium.

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Older Caregivers Cafés’ Hot Topics and Cool Recaps

Hundreds of caregivers with a latte on their minds joined Caregiving Matters and the courteous staff of the Toronto Public Library for Older Caregivers Cafés, a three-day series of workshops.

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Caregivers, Arm Yourselves with First Aid & CPR Training

Knowing how to perform CPR properly is a vital skill, especially for caregivers.

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Seniors & families, join us for Caregiving Connections on Oct. 12

You are invited to join us for a FREE evening of presentations and table top displays showcasing many programs and services for seniors, caregivers and their families.  This unique event will be held: Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg, Ontario Everyone is welcomed; bring a friend…

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