There is a fascinating article in today’s Wall Street Journal about the positive effect music can have on stroke victims and dementia sufferers.
“Caregivers have observed for decades that Alzheimer’s patients can still remember and sing songs long after they’ve stopped recognizing names and faces. Many hospitals and nursing homes use music as recreation, since it brings patients [...]
Right at Home would like to bring your attention to an online research study . Participants will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.
Chapman University in Orange, California is conducting a research study that examines interpersonal communication patterns of people who have provided unpaid long-distance care to an individual who is age 55 or older in [...]
National Family Caregiver’s Month is just around the corner (November)!
The National Family Caregiver’s Association wants to invite all caregivers to participate in their FREE teleclass, entitled Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps to learn what they can do to minimize the chances that their loved one will experience an adverse drug reaction or [...]