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For those in hospice, pet care, too | StarTribune.com

startribune.com — “Niobe and Cha-cha raced to the couch toward hospice volunteer Jim Hays during a visit to the home of patient Joseph Luciano, in Florida's Four Corners area” View full resource at startribune.com

Most Recently Shared on May 11, 2012 at 9:03 pm By:

#hospice provides support to family caregivers - and many help care for pets, who are also family members! http://t.co/gsBFEKeT

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Information and Concerns About Home Care - Providing Care at Home

disabled-world.com — “Costs of providing care in a persons own home and community are much lower than providing the same quality of care in an institution” View full resource at disabled-world.com

Most Recently Shared on May 3, 2012 at 1:01 pm By:

Disabled World Health Advocate and Health News

Information and Concerns About Home Care http://t.co/ebuyEzs8 #HOMECARE #CARERS #CAREGIVERS

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MNT Seniors News Health News

Study Finds Accreditation Improves Safety Culture At Nursing Homes

medicalnewstoday.com — “Accredited nursing homes report a stronger resident safety culture than nonaccredited facilities, according to a new study published in the May 2012 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Qua” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

Most Recently Shared on May 1, 2012 at 7:05 am By:

Study Finds Accreditation Improves Safety Culture At Nursing Homes http://t.co/LOrSTVtX #seniors

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MNT Caregivers News Health News

Improved Survival From Intensive Kidney Dialysis Compared To Conventional Dialysis

medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients suffering with end-stage renal disease could increase their survival chances by undergoing intensive dialysis at home rather than the conventional dialysis in clinics. A new study by Laws” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

Most Recently Shared on April 27, 2012 at 8:05 am By:

Improved Survival From Intensive Kidney Dialysis Compared To Conventional Dialysis http://t.co/4x07IyTc #caregivers

FamilyDoctor.org Offers New Content for Seniors and Caregivers - YouTube

youtube.com — “FamilyDoctor.org now offers videos and content specifically for seniors and caregivers. Learn tips to keep elderly loved ones safe at home. Get practical adv...” View full resource at youtube.com

Most Recently Shared on April 26, 2012 at 6:55 pm By:

AAFP Medical Society

#AAFP survey finds 57% of #caregivers sought out information online about caring for a loved one. http://t.co/qbfDYHJf

Healthy Habits for Family Caregivers - Right at Home Senior Home Care

rightathome.net — “Right at Home offers some tips on how caregivers can make sure they are taking care of themselves.” View full resource at rightathome.net

Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 6:38 pm By:

Janet Patient Advocate

Here are some Healthy Habits for Family Caregivers: http://t.co/8755FX3I

Botox Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Seniors | The Intentional Caregiver

takingcareofthefolks.com — “Botox Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Seniors The United States Food and Drug Administration approved” View full resource at takingcareofthefolks.com

Most Recently Shared on April 21, 2012 at 2:03 am By:

Shelley Webb Nurse, Eldercare Expert, and Active Health Library

archives: : Botox Treatments for Urinary... http://t.co/lhmgVjTh

Respite Services in Palm Springs, A Caregiver Sets Her Boundaries: A Daughter’s Story

riversidecountyseniorcare.com — “We all want to be there all the time for our parents, but for the sandwich generation—those who are caring for their children as well as their parents—it can be challenging to be everything to everybody” View full resource at riversidecountyseniorcare.com

Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 12:38 am By:

Lisa Marie Blaskie Nurse

http://t.co/72pUmeNs Respite Services in Palm Springs, A Daughter’s Story, ComForcare Home Care-San Francisco, senior care, elder care

Caregiving as a ‘Roller-Coaster Ride From Hell’ - St. Louis Central - Right at Home

rightathome.net — “More than 40 million women are the primary caregivers for a sick person, very often the man they are married to. Caregiving, after all, is a wife’s expected role, and most accept it perforce as a duty that offers precious time to express love and wishes, settle financial and legal matters, and right past wrongs.” View full resource at rightathome.net

Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2012 at 12:46 am By:

Dave Walker Doctor, Pharmacist, and PharmD

Caregiving as a ‘Roller-Coaster Ride From Hell’ http://t.co/3I4ptgdK -- #caregiving #seniors

Long Beach Post: PHOTOS: Long Beach Resident Wins Home Makeover to Help with Caregiving for 87-Year-Old Mother

lbpost.com — “Covering Long Beach news, opinion, politics, multimedia, life, sports, business & more.” View full resource at lbpost.com

Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2012 at 11:14 pm By:

Dr. Marion Somers PhD and Doctor

More on last week's home makeover, including some great photos: http://t.co/HdABgrYa

Technology for Long-Distance Caregiving - Right at Home Senior Home Care

rightathome.net — “Technology for Long-Distance Caregiving - Right at Home Senior Home Care” View full resource at rightathome.net

Most Recently Shared on April 10, 2012 at 3:01 pm By:

Janet Patient Advocate

Discover how technology helps long-distance caregiving. http://t.co/Z3tXFMHX

Hebrew SeniorLife Health Organization

How to Handle Difficult Behaviors | Caring.com

caring.com — “How to Handle Difficult Behaviors. Read this and other related eldercare articles in the Caring.com Caregiving at Home section.” View full resource at caring.com

Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 7:50 pm By:

RT @Caring: 15 difficult behaviors that can challenge any family caregiver: http://t.co/dexfAJKB <Possible causes; what to do | #eldercare

SeniorHomes.com Health Site

Caregiver’s anguish: ‘I need to be 2 people’ | ajc.com

ajc.com — “Alicia Beckett hung family photos and decorated the room in her mother’s favorite colors — aqua and peach — and tried her best to make the assisted living facility feel like home for the woman who taught her so much about care-giving but who now suffered from Alzheimer’s.” View full resource at ajc.com

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 5:00 pm By:

Caregiver’s anguish: ‘I need to be 2 people’ http://t.co/CRnmnsBz

Our Beloved Pets – Lucy | The Intentional Caregiver

takingcareofthefolks.com — “Our Beloved Pets is a new weekly feature where we will be spotlighting our reader's furry (or not so furry) friends. This week. we're delighted to introduce” View full resource at takingcareofthefolks.com

Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 2:04 pm By:

Shelley Webb Nurse, Eldercare Expert, and Active Health Library

archives: : Our Beloved Pets - Lucy http://t.co/QUTdzbXi