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Sample Articles
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Members Area of this site. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section.
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How to Enroll in Hospice
My father has heart disease, Parkinson's, and macular degeneration. He is now almost blind. He now faces kidney failure, and his doctors are talking about dialysis. I believe him when he says he is ready to go. His doctor doesn't want to talk about Hospice, but my father does. I support my father with whatever decision he makes. How can I enroll him in Hospice? . . . keep reading
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Combative Dementia
What can you do when someone with dementia becomes dangerously aggressive and combative? Home workers aren't trained to manage aggression, and care facilities will refuse to expose their other residents and their caregivers to potential danger . . . keep reading
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When Resentment Builds Up
It just does not seem right to resent caregiving, but the truth is that many of us have days when we resent the disease of the care receiver, having to take on the task of caregiving, the health care system, lack of or over-involvement of siblings, step children who don't help with their own parent, or even resenting the person that we care for. If we don't find ways to cope, resentment can take a heavy toll . . . keep reading
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Drugs Not Recommended For Seniors - The Beers List
In 1991, after years of research, a geriatric physician by the name of Mark Beers published a list of medications that were most likely to cause serious side effects when used by elderly patients. The list below, now known as the "Beers List" or the "Beers Criteria," has been adopted by physicians and pharmacists as the authoritative list of drugs determined to be potentially inappropriate for seniors . . . keep reading
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Hopes, Dreams and Care
Hopes and dreams become the guiding light for the tough choices that you and your loved ones face. No matter how desperate the situation, there is always room for hope and dreams. It is the magical salve for the suffering of caregivers and their loved ones. . . . keep reading
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Alzheimers Disease
