Medical References
Mayo Clinic
MedicineNet.com
WebMD
Alzheimer’s Association
National Association of Area Agencies
National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information
Family Caregiver Alliance
Public Health Resources
MI Office of Services to the Aging
Nutrition.gov
U.S. Administration On Aging
Homeless Accommodation Directory
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Resources For Veterans
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The Caring Corner
Care for the Caregiver
Caregiving can impact a person’s health; diabetes, hypertension, and pulmonary disease have all been linked to care-giver stress. This occurs when the caregiver focuses on their loved one’s health and do not sufficiently care for their own (more…)
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Dementia’s Impact on the Caregiver
Dementia like many other diseases affects not only the individual but also their family. Family members quite often become the primary caregivers as the expense for outside support is extremely costly.Primary caregivers assist the individual with activities of daily living (ADLs) and supervise support care through the responsibility of managing medical needs and additional supportive staff. These responsibilities are a cumbersome burden that often leads to physical and emotional distur...
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