As a caregiver, you understand the unpredictable nature that comes with caring for your aging loved ones. With a demanding lifestyle and full agenda, family caregivers often lack the time to become properly trained in how to handle certain medical issues. However, it is crucial to become familiar with the risks associated with the leading […]

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Tabitha Grace Smith
Filed under: Alzheimer's, Health & Safety, Research | 1 Comment »

Voters in four states will head to the polls Tuesday as the presidential primaries continue. John McCain is the presumptive Republican nominee, and the Democratic field has narrowed considerably since we highlighted their health care plans. With two candidates still vying for the Democratic nomination, the focus on health care has increased. Caregiving, elder care […]

Posted on March 4th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Caregiving, Elder Issues, Eldercare, End of Life Issues, Long Term Care, Medicare, Politics, Research, Social Security, Uncategorized, Working Caregivers | No Comments »

According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the cells of physically active people, who engage in regular exercise look younger on a molecular level than those of less active people.
“These data suggest that the act of exercising may actually protect the body against the aging process,” said Tim D. Spector, […]

Posted on February 8th, 2008 by Tabitha Grace Smith
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