Like It’s once again time for the Thursday Meme, Current Events Wrap Up. Today I want to share a sad story that includes some very useful information for us as caregivers. Head Injuries – One very sad story that has had headlines all week was the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson, Liam Neeson’s wife. [...]
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Like Walking is excellent exercise for our elderly parents. If they are in reasonably good health, they can enjoy the fresh air and exercise whenever they want. When you can keep them company that’s great. Even when you can’t, it can still be a pleasure for them. However, occasionally an older person can become disoriented, [...]
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Like After doing some research, I discovered that November is not just Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. It shares the billing with several other health and family issues. I decided to spotlight some of those that seemed most appropriate for us and include a link or two for each. NOVEMBER IS: National Adoption Awareness Month – [...]
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