Janie's Caregiver Column - Previous Articles

8/4/08
What to do Before Going to the Emergency Room

7/28/08
Respite Care During the Summer

7/21/08
Getting Ready Before Seeing The Doctor

7/13/08
Pet Trusts Offer Peace of Mind

7/6/08
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC's)

6/23/08
Elder Care Overload: Tips to Help You Balance It All

6/16/08
Men and Grief

6/9/08
Medicaid No-No's

6/2/08
The Future of Care at Home

5/27/08
How to acclimate your parents to their new environment

5/19/08
  Moving Logistics

5/12/08
  Singing helps you stay Young @ Heart

5/5/08
Creating Text Friendly Print Material and Helping Seniors Understand Complex Concepts

4/28/08
The A, B, C's of Medicare

4/21/08
GUARDIANSHIPS - The Benefits & Pitfalls

4/14/08
Medicare and Medicare Managed Care Plan Appeals

4/7/08
How about you?

3/31/08
The 40-70 Rule

3/24/08
Financial Power of Attorney

317/08
Legal Documents Needed to Avoid a Crisis

3/10/08
Cell Phones for Safety

2/27/08
Grandparents as primary caregivers for their grandchildren

2/19/08
Why Retire?

2/12/08
When is it time to move?

2/5/08
Counseling for Older Adults

1/29/08
What to do to help make it safe around the home

1/15/08
After the Loss

1/8/08
Family Drama Through the Loss

12/30/07
A Caregiver’s Memoir & the Role of Spirituality in Caregiving

12/24/07
Medication Reminders

12/17/07
Transportation Resources

12/11/07
What to do when hiring private help around the holidays or any day of the year

12/4/07
Alternatives to Behavior Management

11/27/07
Activities to Unite Generations

11/14/07
What to do when hiring private help around the holidays or any day of the year

11/11/07
How to care for a memory impaired loved one during the holidays

11/9/07
 When is it time to consider an assisted living community?

11/2/07
 Chiropractic Care - An Alternative for Seniors

10/26/07
  Upon admission to the short-term rehab facility

10/19/07
    Short-term home care - What happens now?

10/12/07
     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

     Where do I turn for care?