Ministers in England are supporting new measures that would enable an aging population to stay in their homes longer. These new standards include 16 features which will allow for aging in place.
In addition to designing features such as ground-floor toilets, wide stairways that could be adapted to take a stair-lift, room for wheelchairs to turn […]
Posted on February 26th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
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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.
Caregiver stress and burnout is talked about quite a bit. Recently, Caregiver Stress Syndrome (CSS) has been identified by the medical profession. Here is a link to a CareStation blog entry on CSS. http://carestation.agis.com/2008/02/05/stressed-and-tired-have-a-new-name-css/
Two conversations […]
Posted on February 22nd, 2008 by Janice@AGIS
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Many of you already share your advice, recommendations, and stories about caring for your loved ones in the AGIS Forums. WGBH in Boston wants your caregiving stories, too.
In conjunction with the April broadcast of “Caring for Your Parents,” an upcoming film by “Frontline” producer and award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk, the public television station wants your […]
Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Caregiving, Community, Eldercare, Inspiration, Love & Relationships, Stories, Technology, Uncategorized, Working Caregivers | No Comments »
