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Edwin Young on
October 13, 2011
People with Alzheimer's disease are especially vulnerable in disaster situations. According to the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), impaired memory and reasoning may severely limit these seniors' ability to cope. For caregivers, it is important to have a disaster plan that incorporates the special needs of loved ones who have Alzheimer's or other dementia.
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Edwin Young on
October 07, 2011
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice recently congratulated Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords as she returned home to continue to receive important treatment and therapy through home healthcare. The Association noted that Americans who are following Giffords’ recovery may become more aware of the critically important work of home care professionals, who provide care every day to homebound, elderly and infirm Americans in the comfort of their own homes.
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Edwin Young on
October 04, 2011
Car Designers, Architects Put Themselves in Seniors' Shoes
With age comes wisdom—but also, arthritis and a host of other well-known maladies and limitations. Given the graying population in Europe and around the world, several years ago Ford Motor Company created the "Third Age Suit," a specially designed garment to help engineers get a visceral glimpse into the golden years. The suit helped Ford design cars that provided comfort and ease of usage for the young and old alike, including features like rear-view cameras, improved headroom and a better "H-point" (the point at which the hips swivel) to facilitate access to the interior.
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Edwin Young on
September 30, 2011
Playtime Helps Grandparents and Grandchildren Connect
A new study has confirmed an old adage: A family that plays together stays together. Researchers from Concordia University of Montreal examined the ways grandparents can maintain close ties with their adult grandchildren. True to the old maxim, recreation emerged as the glue sealing intergenerational bonds.
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Edwin Young on
September 16, 2011
Right at Home Austin West is sponsoring a team in the October 15th Walk to End Alzheimers.
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Edwin Young on
September 07, 2011
The July 2011 issue of Caring Right at Home examined the importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Traditionally, Alzheimer’s was identified by clinical evaluation and cognition tests. A sure diagnosis was not available during a patient’s lifetime. Today, brain imaging and blood tests allow for an earlier and more definitive diagnosis. And now, new tests may even predict who will develop the disease in the future.
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Rita Ude on
June 14, 2011
Discussing important issues with your parents as they grow older can be challenging. Few adult children have these conversations until a major event forces a discussion. However, waiting until a crisis happens isn’t a good planning strategy. Instead...
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Edwin Young on
May 01, 2011
June is “Home Safety Month”
Seniors Twice as Likely to Suffer Injuries or Death in Their Home
(Austin, Texas) June is “Home Safety Month,” an opportunity to educate and empower older adults and their families to take action and increase the safety of their homes. The agi...
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Edwin Young on
December 01, 2010
As the aging population in the United States increases, so does the number of family members providing in-home care to loved ones. In fact, one in four American families – that’s 2.4 million households – care for a loved one who’s 50 or older. Forty-four million adults ...
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Edwin Young on
November 26, 2010
8 Great Caregiver Blogs
posted by Angel Carl on November 16, 2010
As a family caregiver trying to do your best to help your aging loved one while also juggling your job, family and many other commitments in and around Austin, you’re probably looking for all the support you can get. ...
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