Caregiving Skills
When you step into the role of being a family caregiver, you immediately become a part-time doctor, a part-time nurse and part-time social worker, all at once and often without any formal training. We hope the articles here give you a head-start, with some actionable techniques that can make these daily activities just a little easier.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: The Epidemic of the 21st Century?
Imagine that you are riding on a train. At each stop, the people around you and the landscape become less… Continue Reading ›
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“Downsizing”-The Dirty Word
“Downsizing” does not have to be a dirty word. Downsizing in Messless terms means “ridding yourself of treasures that can… Continue Reading ›
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Preventing Falls
As society ages, it is important to identify and prevent geriatric specific problems. Falls rank high on that list of… Continue Reading ›
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Evaluating Older Drivers: Safety versus Self-Esteem
We’ve all seen the news stories about an older driver crashing into a building, bus stop or farmer’s market. However,… Continue Reading ›