http://news.prlog.org/tag/caregiving/caregiving - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12140205-beyond-driving-with-dignity-the-workbook-for-older-drivers-is-now-available-in-raleigh-nc.htmlRaleigh Geriatric Care Management is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Keeping Us Safe http://www.prlog.org/12131053-may-is-national-geriatric-care-managers-month.htmlIt is May and Raleigh Geriatric Care Management is participating in National Geriatric Care Management month and continues to offer free seminars to assist adult children and their aging parents. http://www.prlog.org/12128588-assisting-hands-home-care-makes-ranking-arizona-list-again.htmlAssisting Hands Scottsdale ranks in the top 10 for the second straight year in the category of Home Health Care companies in Arizona by Ranking Arizona, the largest business opinion poll in the state. http://www.prlog.org/12123429-adults-with-aging-parent-drivers-presentation-offered-in-raleigh-north-carolina.htmlKeeping Us Safe is pleased to announce that they are now offering the nationally-recognized “Adults with Aging Parent Drivers” presentation to organizations and businesses in and around the greater Raleigh, North Carolina area. http://www.prlog.org/12120751-jane-cairo-latini-named-executive-director-of-interfaith-caregivers-of-greater-mercer-county.htmlThe Board of Directors of Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has named Hamilton Square, NJ, resident Jane Cairo Latini as the nonprofit’s new Executive Director. Latini had served as its Acting Executive Director since May 2012. http://www.prlog.org/12096466-synergy-homecare-of-milwaukee-county-awarded-best-of-home-care-by-home-care-pulse.htmlSYNERGY HomeCare of Milwaukee County today announced it is the recipient of the “Best of Home Care” Provider of Choice award from Home Care Pulse. http://www.prlog.org/12090043-carenovatemag-shares-medication-literacy-caregiving-social-health-tips-during-patient-safety-week.htmlCareNovateMag, an online platform & provider of medication literacy, social health and caregiving content for caregivers, seniors and patients using social media to highlight patient safety – 7 Days of Recognition, 365 Days Committed to Safe Care http://www.prlog.org/12079190-caregiver-conference-teaches-participants-to-shout-im-fearless-caregiver-dont-mess-with-me.htmlFearless Caregiver Conference to train families in stress reduction, legal issues, burnout relief and getting help from family members. A leading neurologist will answer questions at lunch. Complimentary tickets are available at www.Caregiver.com. http://www.prlog.org/12075574-sage-releases-new-mysage-caregiver-tools-targeting-the-sandwich-generation.htmlSage Life Technologies released a new online application for family caregivers targeting the “sandwich generation.” MySage is a suite of web tools to better manage the tasks of caring for an aging parent and juggling multiple demands. http://www.prlog.org/12074850-cbs-12-anchor-michele-wright-to-emcee-american-association-of-caregiving-youths-hearts.htmlThe American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is pleased to announce that CBS 12 Anchor/Reporter, Michele Wright, will emcee the organization’s Hearts & “Soles” Fundraising Dinner event, on Tuesday, February 28, 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12065588-culinary-training-goes-online-for-keepsake-companions-franchisees.htmlPreparing tasty, nutritious meals is a very important element of providing in home care for seniors. Franchise based in San Diego designs a unique culinary program to train their caregivers called Keepsake Companions. http://www.prlog.org/12053775-caregiver-conference-teaches-participants-to-shout-im-fearless-caregiver-dont-mess-with-me.htmlConferences attendees walk away empowered and shouting I’m A Fearless Caregiver: Don’t Mess With Me. The day includes stress reduction techniques, legal issues and burnout relief. www.Caregiver.com has complimentary tickets for Jan 31st in ORL http://www.prlog.org/12051983-partnership-power-makes-2012-holiday-celebration-happen.htmlFor the third year, it was a “sell out” crowd as more than 300 caregiving youth and their families along with about 50 volunteers who gathered for a Holiday Celebration Dinner at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach on December 17th. http://www.prlog.org/12006855-todays-caregiver-honors-former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-at-25th-anniversary-celebration.htmlToday’s Caregiver magazine’s current cover interview features Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. The magazine will be presented to all in attendance at the Carter Center celebration and is available on caregiver.com. http://www.prlog.org/12001824-leading-care-advocates-to-be-awarded-at-upcoming-treasure-coast-fearless-caregiver-conference.htmlLaura Zel, Donna True and Pat Sacco to be presented Community Fearless Caregiver Awards at Treasure Coast Fearless Caregiver Conference on Oct 31st. Event to be held at Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of PB/TC. http://www.prlog.org/12000915-families-will-learn-holiday-preparation-is-nothing-to-fear-at-oct-31st-fearless-caregiver-conference.htmlThe 120th Fearless Caregiver Conference to be held at the Port Saint Lucie Civic Center. Complimentary Fearless Caregiver Holiday Guides to be presented to all attendees. Tickets sponsored by Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach and Treasure Coast. http://www.prlog.org/11992749-frazzled-no-more-smartphone-app-seeks-to-uncomplicate-the-lives-of-42-million-american-caregivers.html"Unfrazzle" to be Introduced by Silicon Valley Veteran Rajiv Mehta at Health 2.0 Conference in San Francisco. http://www.prlog.org/11992492-book-launch-partyan-amazing-sunset-success.htmlThis is a recap from the "Time for the Talk" book signing party http://www.prlog.org/11983564-palm-beach-county-resident-connie-siskowski-selected-as-2012-cnn-heroes-top-ten.htmlPalm Beach County resident has the opportunity to be awarded $250,000 when one hero will be named “CNN Hero of the Year”. Siskowski was among more than 10,000 nominations received this year by the CNN Heroes program. http://www.prlog.org/11968376-local-women-receive-accolades-for-their-work-in-providing-students-with-tools-for-success.htmlOver 100 local dignitaries, elected officials, business, educational and religious leaders and community supporters shared their esteem and thanks to two outstanding local women. http://www.prlog.org/11888551-caregivers-usa-updates-website-with-the-advantages-of-in-home-care-and-tips-for-choosing-caregiver.htmlThe general manager at Caregivers USA, a home care provider in Santa Monica, California, today announced an update to the corporate website which helps people understand the advantages of in-home care and tips for choosing a caregiver. http://www.prlog.org/11880176-how-caregivers-can-balance-their-needs-and-their-loved-ones-care.htmlWALKING ON EGGSHELLS: Caring for a Critically Ill Loved One presents pragmatic advice and insightful self-assessment tools as well as tips and strategies for caregivers who are caring for seriously ill loved ones. http://www.prlog.org/11869504-landmark-decision-by-school-district-caregiving-youth-recognized-for-doing-community-service-at-home.htmlCommunity Service Hours are required for graduation and are commonly recognized by academic institutions across the country. Prior to this decision, work at home was not recognized as community service. http://www.prlog.org/11877800-dr-connie-siskowski-named-as-cnn-2012-hero.htmlCNN Heroes is a year-long initiative that honors everyday people for their selfless, creative efforts to help others. All CNN Heroes are selected from viewer nominations submitted at CNNHeroes.com. http://www.prlog.org/11863005-raleigh-geriatric-care-management-to-participate-in-national-geriatric-care-manager-month.htmlRaleigh, NC – Raleigh Geriatric Care Management in NC, will participate in National Geriatric Care Manager Month by providing seminars free of charge explaining the role of a geriatric care manager to any venue that welcomes the opportunity. http://www.prlog.org/11854620-todays-caregiver-magazine-and-caregivercom-turn-100.htmlToday’s Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com celebrate the magazine’s 100th celebrity caregiving cover interview in the May/June issue. Since 1995, each issue of Today’s Caregiver magazine has included celebrity cover interviews. http://www.prlog.org/11852302-elder-rage-or-take-my-fatherplease-how-to-survive-caring-for-aging-parents-also-audio-book.htmlBestselling Book, “Elder Rage, or Take My Father… Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents”, Recorded By Author, Jacqueline Marcell, Available as Audio Book at Amazon and Audible Books. http://www.prlog.org/11846357-carenovatecom-is-best-of-the-web-2012-social-media-rockstars-finalist.htmlCareNovate.com is pleased to announce its nomination by SeniorHomes.com as the 2012 Best of the Web in the Social Media Rockstars – Organizations Category finalist. http://www.prlog.org/11838173-inspire-by-example-event-to-honor-interfaith-caregivers-of-greater-mercer-county-volunteers.htmlTickets and sponsorships available for April 24th volunteer recognition event in Hamilton Square, NJ. http://www.prlog.org/11837883-homecarecom-wins-best-of-the-web-2012-award.htmlWebsite recognized for its expert elder care information for caregivers and their families http://www.prlog.org/11834841-homecarecom-new-online-destination-for-expert-elder-care-guidance.htmlEnables family caregivers to learn, organize and act with confidence by combining informative content, professional advice and customized senior home care plans in one easy-to-use website http://www.prlog.org/11831542-caregiver-conference-attendees-learn-to-shout-im-fearless-caregiver-dont-mess-with-me.htmlFamily caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine. http://www.prlog.org/11829587-sagemindercom-voted-as-best-of-the-web-for-family-caregivers.htmlSageMinder.Com, has recently been selected by a SeniorHomes.com contest as “Best of the Web” in the “Best Websites & Newsletters for Caregivers Category.” http://www.prlog.org/11824260-conference-attendees-learn-to-shout-im-fearless-caregiver-dont-mess-with-me.htmlFamily and professional caregivers at Fearless Caregiver Conferences held throughout the U.S. area all stating their new mission: I’m A Fearless Caregiver: Don’t Mess With Me. Next conference set for April 11th in Nashville. http://www.prlog.org/11823654-carenovatecom-office-on-womens-health-in-observing-national-women-and-girls-hivaids-awareness.htmlCareNovate.com is joining the Office on Women’s Health (OWH), within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in taking action against HIV/AIDS. http://www.prlog.org/11820234-actor-henry-winkler-to-keynote-western-connecticuts-fearless-caregiver-conference-on-may-24th.htmlFamily caregivers seeking advice, support and answers as they care for ill loved ones will come together at seminar/lunch in Southbury on May 24th. Tickets are sponsored by Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging and Today’s Caregiver magazine. http://www.prlog.org/11817556-interfaith-caregivers-of-greater-mercer-county-honors-2012-shining-lights-at-annual-dinner.htmlCommunity leaders gather to celebrate nonprofit that cared for 291 Mercer seniors and people with disabilities in 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11817565-interfaith-caregivers-partners-with-mercer-county-sheriff-to-keep-seniors-safe.htmlSheriff describes programs and safety initiatives during one of several workshops about issues of importance to the County’s elderly residents that ICGMC will sponsor this year. http://www.prlog.org/11805345-eldercare-author-seeks-funding-support-through-kickstartercom.html“OMG! My Parents Are Getting OLD!” has lessons from 70+ family caregivers, chapters from over 50 professionals, and a personal, dramatic story of caregivers, theft, finances, and family gone awry. Book will be released later in 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11804704-palm-beachtreasure-coast-caregiver-magazine-to-be-launched-at-thursdays-fearless-caregiver-event.htmlToday’s Caregiver, the nation’s first family caregiver magazine to unveil its newest publication, Today’s Caregiver Palm Beach /Treasure Coast Edition at Thursday’s Fearless Caregiver Conference. Tickets are available at Caregiver.com. http://www.prlog.org/11795950-wccoa-to-host-first-annual-waswhtenaw-county-caregiver-fair.htmlThe Washtenaw County Consortium on Aging will hold its first annual Washtenaw County Caregiver Fair on Saturday, March 17th, at the Kensington Court Hotel on Hilton Boulevard in Ann Arbor. This is a free event, open to the public, from 9:00-2:00 pm http://www.prlog.org/11783535-family-caregiver-and-dwts-judge-carrie-ann-inaba-speaks-with-todays-caregiver-magazine.htmlDancing with the Stars Judge Carrie Ann shares her stories about being a caregiver for both parents as well as her dedication to helping kids with cancer discover the joy of movement in Today’s Caregiver magazine on caregiver.com. http://www.prlog.org/11753559-wintertime-maladies-tips-to-help-the-elderly-avoid-them.htmlWith colder, shorter days come health and safety issues for our elderly family members. Be sure to take the proper precautions. Pill Pouch LLC shares with the elderly community and their caregivers ways to stave off wintertime infirmities. http://www.prlog.org/11743581-five-tips-for-making-the-holidays-less-stressful-for-caregivers.htmlThe founder and editor-in-chief of Today's Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com offers five tips for helping caregivers have a lower stress holiday season http://www.prlog.org/11736319-marlo-thomas-talks-with-todays-caregiver-magazine-in-wide-ranging-holiday-cover-interview.htmlTHAT GIRL, Marlo Thomas, shares her family’s 50 year mission to support kids in need at Memphis’ St. Jude Hospital and Research Center started by her father, Danny Thomas in newest issue of Today’s Caregiver magazine on caregiver.com http://www.prlog.org/11735322-demand-triggers-debut-of-miami-in-home-caregiving-business.htmlPersonal Experience Caring for Loved Ones Behind Bi-Lingual Professional’s Desire to Help Others. Armando Morales answers the call to provide turnkey non-medical in-home care solutions to family members of seniors and the disabled. http://www.prlog.org/11720991-lotsa-helping-hands-honors-the-nations-veterans-and-the-caregivers-who-support-them.htmlIn honor of National Family Caregivers Month, the company reminds the nation of its free service http://www.prlog.org/11717573-lifefone-medical-alert-bracelets-simple-and-effective.htmlWith upwards of several million individuals utilizing medic alert bracelets across the U.S. and Canada, it is little surprise that seniors have come to thoroughly enjoy the benefits of having help available to them at the touch of a button. http://www.prlog.org/11713243-november-5-ageless-radio-line-up-dietary-supplements-funeral-pre-planning-family-caregivers.htmlThe November 5 Ageless Radio show will feature good-for-you guru Peter Brodhead, a certified nutritionist, Kyle Nikola, an expert in funeral pre-planning, and Lisa Winstel, COO of the National Family Caregivers Association. http://www.prlog.org/11710061-hope-healthcare-services-offers-caregiver-support-group.htmlHope HealthCare Services is offering a caregiver support group, to explore ways of coping with many of the emotional and physical issues that accompany the role of caregiver. This new support group is open to anyone in a caregiver role, at no cost.