Many older adults don’t eat right. Caregivers say they just don’t have time, while many elderly complain about loss of appetite, chewing problems, eating alone and lack of mobility to cook or shop for food. Maximize your health by eating “superfoods”, chosen for their ability to ward off a panoply of diseases.
There are some foods […]

Posted on February 12th, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Health & Safety | 2 Comments »

Life, like a glittering diamond, has many facets. Grief reflects just another facet of the human experience. When people talk about their experiences, there seems to be an infinite number of ways it can be felt. No two people are alike; even close family members often grieve differently. So when ever any one offers you […]

Posted on February 7th, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Community, Elder Issues, Health & Safety, Inspiration, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

Whenever I ask a caregiver how they are doing, the first word is usually “tired.” They try to find a balance between work and life, but the demands of the job often get in the way. More importantly, caregivers don’t realize that tiredness is just one symptom related to a more insidious cause – stress. […]

Posted on February 5th, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Caregiving, Health & Safety, Research | 2 Comments »