Wandering is one of the most dangerous behaviors associated with dementia, but there are strategies and services to help prevent wandering.
Caregiving is not a role that I have chosen, but it is one that I have embraced. I choose each day to care for my child with reverence and gentleness...
Caring for a person with dementia can be stressful. Learn more about managing caregiver stress in the first of a 10-episode video series from Alzheimer's LA.
Shield HealthCare is celebrating its 18th Caregiver Contest by asking for Tips for Finding Life Balance As a Caregiver. Enter to win!
Multiple Sclerosis, meaning multiple areas of scarring, is a disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves).
We are pleased to announce our Strategies for Aging Safely at Home guide. This guide is meant to provide tips to keep individuals healthy and safe at home.
As parents of a child with special needs, how do you distribute household responsibilities? Here are a few strategies to evenly share tasks so you both feel appreciated.
Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. The sooner a stroke is treated, the better the chances of recovery.
Linda S. is from Phelan, CA. Linda provided the following biography: “Linda is the wife of John for 37 years, mother and step-mother of twins (one adult son who lives close-by in Southern California, an adult step-son who passed away by accidental drowning, and step-daughter who lives in Utah). She is now a proud grandmother… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Linda: Live Bravely
Kathy M. provided the following biography: ” I live with my two sons, husband, and dad (ages 16 to 96) in the mid-Atlantic area. After a job layoff in my field of advertising, various family members became ill, and I transitioned into the role of caregiver. My dad moved in with us nine years ago… Continue reading Caregiver Contest Grand Prize Winner Kathy: Go Electronic