Hey readers, put down that candy bar. Researchers at Tufts University have just solved the mystery of the Pyramid – the Food Pyramid, that is. Seniors puzzled by nutritional requirements can relax and peruse the graphically enhanced pyramid so “all shall be revealed.”
The new Tufts version for elders complements the USDA food pyramid called MyPyramid. […]

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 by Emme Levine
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety | 1 Comment »

Our Forums are all about caregivers supporting each other. In this week’s highlights, members are sharing information on topics that concern us every day.
Caregiving can lead to family conflicts. In this post, a wife feels stretched to the limit by caring for aging parents and her young children. What advice would you […]

Posted on February 29th, 2008 by Janice@AGIS
Filed under: Caregiving, Long Distance Caregiving, Spirituality | No Comments »

Economic forecasts are causing many to pinch pennies and tighten belts. Federal funding, state programs and non-profit organizations have all had to reign in spending and cut expenses, and elder care assistance resources are dwindling. Even after deciding what tasks to assign to a home caregiver or which local resources to utilize to find one, […]

Posted on February 28th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Home Care Agencies, Housing, Long Term Care, Medicare, Medicare & Medicaid, Resources, Uncategorized | No Comments »