Monthly Archives: May 2008

Caregiving With No Regrets?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by MrElderCare

David Solie hits the nail smack on the head again with his latest post appropriately titled “Second Thoughts”. This time he’s commenting on the “new kind of work” we take on. Not the paper work chores and the job of … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s and Nutrition: Eat Your Greens!

Posted on May 26, 2008 by MrElderCare

Celery, green pepper, and chamomile each contain a flavonoid called luteolin recently determined to be an anti-inflammatory chemical that could help treat brain disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease. While more research is required, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports it … Continue reading →

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Sniff. Sniff. Nasal Insulin Sprays Could Put Brakes On Alzheimer’s

Posted on May 26, 2008 by MrElderCare

Came across an article about the efficacy of medication delivered via nasal sprays in the British newspaper “The Indepedent”. While following my nose on the subject, I learned about other studies specifically relating insulin to Alzheimer’s Disease and the investigation … Continue reading →

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Project LifeSaver Tracks and Finds Alzheimer’s Wanderers

Posted on May 22, 2008 by MrElderCare

An electronic tracking device is helping save the lives of Alzheimer’s sufferers, the emotional strain of caregivers and the budgets of local sheriff’s departments. Project LifeSaver, offered by Sheriff offices in numerous communities around the country, is a program that … Continue reading →

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Caring For The Caregivers Heart

Posted on May 17, 2008 by MrElderCare

It’s no secret that caregivers have big hearts. It takes love and concern to accept the rigors that come with providing care to an aging parent. But caregiving is a tough job. It can take a physical and emotional toll … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Eighty Something Frontier

Posted on May 16, 2008 by MrElderCare

David Solie has another thought provoking post at Aging Parents Insight. This one is on the impact of a parent crossing over the 80 year old mark. It’s well worth reading. Martin

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Using Caregiver Technology To Make Your Life Easier

Posted on May 1, 2008 by MrElderCare

This week’s “Ask Mr. Eldercare” talks about how to use the latest advances in caregiving technology to make your life easier as a caregiver. I’ll be talking about really cool items that enable your mom or dad to “age in … Continue reading →

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