Janie's Caregiver Column - Previous Articles

Here is the complete library of Janie's Caregiver Column articles as they have appeared in the weekly Courier-Post.

8/2/2010
Reminiscence Therapy

7/19/2010
Pancreatic Cancer

7/6/2010
Diabetic Foot Care for Seniors

6/21/2010
Dental Care

6/14/2010
Strokes, How to Recognize Them, and Treatment Options

5/24/2010
Heart Attacks in Women

5/10/2010
Signing out of the Hospital "AMA"

4/26/2010
Caregiver’s Guilt and the Transition to a Nursing Home Setting

4/11/2010
The Art of Saying No and Setting Up Boundaries

3/28/2010
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Care

3/14/2010
Safety Proofing a Home

3/3/2010
Pain Management in the Elderly

2/15/2010
Having a full sense of your parent’s medical and financial picture

2/1/2010
Travel Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia

1/19/2010
The Long Winding Road to Medicaid

1/4/2010
In Case of Emergency - Preparing for Winter Weather

12/18/2009
Don't Forget to Check Your Parents' Health Insurance Plans

12/9/2009
VA Benefits

9/10/2009
Don't Compare Yourself to Other Caregivers

8/19/2009
A Common Problem Often Overlooked...

8/6/2009
Summertime Tips

7/21/2009
Senior Safety Tips

7/13/2009
Modified Diets in Nursing Homes

6/25/2009
Medical Terms and Acronyms

6/11/2009
The Costs of Sleep Deprivation

5/27/2009
Don't Forget to Drink Your Water!

5/13/2009
Bedsore Prevention Tips

4/29/2009
Give Elderly the Right to Make their Own Decisions

4/29/2009
Anatomy of a Care Conference

4/15/2009
Non-Verbal Communication

4/1/2009
Change

3/18/2009
Sharing Across Generations

3/4/2009
The Move

2/20/2009
Senior Citizen Driving: Warning Signs and Helping an Unsafe Driver to Stop Driving

2/17/2009
The Power Of Self-Determination

1/20/2009
The Power of Relationships

1/6/2009
A New Year's Resolution to Take Care of Yourself

12/23/2008
Multigenerational Households during the Holidays

12/9/2008
What to consider during the holiday season if you're caring for someone with some level of cognitive impairment

11/25/2008
How about the health of your relationship and/or marriage?

11/10/2008
Taking the Extra Step

10/27/2008
Emergencies Strike When You Expect Them the Least

10/13/2008
Your ADL's and IADL's

10/6/2008
Other Considerations When Planning a Funeral

9/28/2008
Funeral Planning

9/23/2008
September is National Preparedness Month

9/15/2008
Approaching Your Parents about their Finances

9/9/2008
Emotions of a Caregiver

9/2/2008
Multigenerational Households

8/26/2008
Malnutrition in Seniors

8/18/2008
Multigenerational Vacations

8/11/2008
Depression in Seniors

8/4/2008
What to do Before Going to the Emergency Room

7/28/2008
Respite Care During the Summer

7/21/2008
Getting Ready Before Seeing The Doctor

7/13/2008
Pet Trusts Offer Peace of Mind

7/6/2008
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's)

6/23/2008
Elder Care Overload: Tips to Help You Balance It All

6/16/2008
Men and Grief

6/9/2008
Medicaid No-No's

6/2/2008
The Future of Care at Home

5/27/2008
How to acclimate your parents to their new environment

5/20/2008
Moving Logistics

5/12/2008
Singing helps you stay Young @ Heart

5/5/2008
Creating Text Friendly Print Material and Helping Seniors Understand Complex Concepts

4/28/2008
The A, B, C's of Medicare

4/21/2008
GUARDIANSHIPS - The Benefits & Pitfalls

4/14/2008
Medicare and Medicare Managed Care Plan Appeals

4/7/2008
How about you?

3/31/2008
The 40-70 Rule

3/24/2008
Financial Power of Attorney

3/18/2008
Legal Documents Needed to Avoid a Crisis

3/10/2008
Cell Phones for Safety

2/27/2008
Grandparents as primary caregivers for their grandchildren

2/19/2008
Why Retire?

2/12/2008
When is it time to move?

2/7/2008
Counseling for Older Adults

1/29/2008
What to do to help make it safe around the home

1/15/2008
After the Loss

1/8/2008
Family Drama Through the Loss

12/30/2007
A Caregiver’s Memoir & the Role of Spirituality in Caregiving

12/24/2007
Medication Reminders

12/18/2007
Transportation Resources

12/11/2007
What to do when hiring private help around the holidays or any day of the year

12/4/2007
Alternatives to Behavior Management

11/27/2007
Activities to Unite Generations

11/14/2007
What to do when hiring private help around the holidays or any day of the year

11/11/2007
How to care for a memory impaired loved one during the holidays

11/9/2007
When is it time to consider an assisted living community?

11/5/2007
Recharge: Caregivers Need Personal Care Too

11/2/2007
Chiropractic Care - An Alternative for Seniors

10/26/2007
Upon admission to the short-term rehab facility

10/19/2007
Short-term home care - What happens now?

10/12/2007
Communicating Bad News

10/5/2007
Brain Injury Among the Elderly

9/30/2007
The Love of an Animal

9/21/2007
What is Occupational Therapy?

9/14/2007
Little things that make a big difference!

9/7/2007
Holistic Approaches to End of Life Care

8/31/2007
Critical Steps for Caregivers of Those with Alzheimer's or Dementia

8/24/2007
Strength Training for Older Adults

8/15/2007
Short-term rehab: What does this mean exactly?

8/10/2007
The Grief for a Loved One

8/3/2007
Respite Care: Resources for the Much-Needed Break

7/25/2007
How to work with your siblings to benefit your parents

7/19/2007
Medicare Hospice Benefits

7/13/2007
Ensuring that your loved one lives in a transformed environment

7/6/2007
What is Horticultural Therapy?

6/29/2007
Veterans Benefits to Fund Long-Term Care — A valuable overlooked benefit

6/26/2007
Community Resources for Vision Loss

6/17/2007
Don't Forget About Ear Care

6/10/2007
The Basics of Hospice Care

6/3/2007
Time to take the keys

5/28/2007
A Holistic Approach to Elder Law

5/21/2007
Making the Move

5/13/2007
Creating a Safe Home Environment for your loved one

5/5/2007
Finding the Right Help

4/30/2007
Stroke: The Nation's Third-Leading Killer

4/24/2007
Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle

4/17/2007
How about me?

4/11/2007
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