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“Of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s disease–which ranks sixth–is particularly devastating in that there is no cure, no way to prevent it and no proven way to slow its progression. And with at least 11 million Americans expected to have the disease by the middle of the century–boosting […]

The 2012 Facts and Figures report by the Alzheimer’s Association has been released and the numbers reveal the extent of Alzheimer’s impact on American families. The report shows that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In addition, paid care is estimated at $200 billion in 2012 alone. […]

  The 2012 Facts and Figures report by the Alzheimer’s Association has been released and the numbers reveal the extent of Alzheimer’s impact on American families. The report shows that more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In addition, paid care is estimated at $200 billion in 2012 […]

Photo by o5com We all know that sitting for long periods of time is bad for our health, but did you know that simply standing up a few times an hour can help combat the physiological ills of sitting? Gretchen Reynolds, the New York Times Phys Ed columnist, has a new book called The First […]

Photo by o5com We all know that sitting for long periods of time is bad for our health, but did you know that simply standing up a few times an hour can help combat the physiological ills of sitting? Gretchen Reynolds, the New York Times Phys Ed columnist, has a new book called The First […]

photo courtesy of Adriano Gasparri Facebook. Whether you use it daily, or just enough to keep in touch with family, there’s a good chance that you have a Facebook account. There’s also a better than average chance that you’re making a few “stupid” mistakes. From sharing too much personal information to being overwhelmed with friend requests, […]

Recently, a group of nurses, and their patients fighting cancer, got together and performed an inspiring version of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger”. The video went viral on the internet and BoingBoing compiled a great story on it including a message from Kelly to the stars of the video. Read the full story on BoingBoing, and check […]

Recently, a group of nurses, and their patients fighting cancer, got together and performed an inspiring version of Kelly Clarkson’s “Stronger”. The video went viral on the internet and BoingBoing compiled a great story on it including a message from Kelly to the stars of the video. Read the full story on BoingBoing, and check […]

The demand for in-home care services is growing by leaps and bounds, and more people are making the decision to become caregivers for aging relatives rather than placing family members in managed care facilities. Each family has its own dynamic and reasons for choosing at-home care over a facility, and the media is finally beginning […]

Stress is a constant in many people’s lives, but when you work as a caregiver, it can be even worse than usual. It takes a lot of energy to always put other people’s needs before your own, and burnout is all too common. “The Simple Dollar” blog offers a few suggestions for making sure you’re […]

It’s National Nurses Week! From May 6-12, the American Nurses Association encourages people to celebrate nursing and promote the profession. This year’s theme is “Advocating, Leading, Caring,” and the ANA web site has many suggestions for commemorating the week. You can read about the history of Nurses week here (History) and find a list of […]

This is the remarkable story of a former military paratrooper and how he went from walking with crutches and leg braces to sprinting un-aided. When conventional medicine failed, he turned to yoga for solutions. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of the human spirit, and of the benefits of non-traditional healing methods.