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Yoga benefits caregivers of dementia patients

Anyone who has spent time providing care for a demented patient is well aware of the stress it produces. According to a new study by researchers at...

VA Caregivers Support Line celebrates first anniversary

A number of wounded warriors in the Los Angeles area have special needs and require the assistance of a caregiver. On February 1, the Department of...

Nominate a Care Hero during National Family Caregiver Month

November is National Family Caregiver Month. Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Whether you are a parent to a child, have...

Difference between 'caregiver' and 'caretaker'

Some words are used interchangeably. However, that should not be the case when using "caregiver" and "caretaker." One of these...

Can happiness lead to living longer?

Being happy doesn't just improve the quality of your life. According to a new study, it may increase the quantity of your life as well.Older...

A love letter to my ailing mother

A heartfelt, personal account of the relationship between a daughter and her mother:By Patty Laventure Jenkins Dearest Mom,It will be a year ago...

PAD, night leg cramps and varicose veins have different and similar symptoms

Seniors sometimes dismiss symptoms with aching pain, warm or burning sensations and numbness as a part of the aging process. There may not be any...

Grand parenting—coping with role reversal

Grandparents raising their grandchildren often face a myriad of issues—psychological, emotional and financial, to name a few. Over the course...

Caregiving tip_ nutrition research for depression may be a key for recovery

Aging and sick persons, and most especially those with long term illness are likely to be depressed. Research has uncovered relief options that may...