eldercare News

Old Maid Hazel is a timely story with colorful characters and spirited dialog all portraying very real struggles that baby boomers may face when caring for their aging relatives. The story reminds us to respect personal freedoms with grace.

Tom Dyke will address the Austin Executives Club’s monthly luncheon, July 13, 2011 at the Westwood Country Club, Austin, Texas. Presentation is: Help for Elderly Parents--Our home/Rest home? How to Assess, Decide, Prepare and Cope.

May is Older Americans Month and America's #1 Caregiving Expert, Dr. Sandra Haymon, author of Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving will donate 50% of profits from May on-line sales of her book to the Alzheimer's Association.

Today’s Caregiver magazine to award Family Fearless Caregiver with hundreds of dollars in recognition of their caregiving efforts. Nominations and registration for free tickets to conference are available at FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734

The Adult Day Programs at The Wartburg Adult Care Community celebrated National Caregiver Month with a luncheon to honor family caregivers.

With 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.

Medical alert systems provide much needed protection to seniors or those who may be ill and need emergency aid from time to time. If your loved one experiences a medical emergency, the monitoring system makes it possible to reach help immediately.

The most common reason people finally take the plunge and purchase a medical alert system occurs when a medical staff member recommends it in case of a sudden illness or a future fall.

JACQUELINE MARCELL, author of 'Elder Rage', interviewed four outstanding eldercare and healthcare professionals on the 'Coping with Caregiving' radio program on September 24th. You can listen to the archive at wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving

Old Maid Hazel is a timely story with colorful characters and spirited dialog all portraying very real struggles that baby boomers may face when caring for their aging relatives. The story reminds us to respect personal freedoms with grace.

Complete HealthCare Support LLC is the First Stop for Individuals Needing Help Navigating Healthcare Products and Services. Our Comprehensive Needs Assessment and Plan will Give Needed Resources for Maximizing Their Independence.

If your loved one needs help during an emergency but is unable to reach a phone, eAlert! PERS allows him or her to push a button and call for help. To know more about eAlert! please visit www.activemedical.com.sg or call +65 63449223.

Active Medical has done a thorough research to provide probably the world’s best life-saving Personal Emergency Response (PER) System with DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunication) technology.

Tom Dyke will address the Austin Executives Club’s monthly luncheon, July 13, 2011 at the Westwood Country Club, Austin, Texas. Presentation is: Help for Elderly Parents--Our home/Rest home? How to Assess, Decide, Prepare and Cope.

Representatives from area businesses were on hand during a kickoff celebration for the new, Baby-Boomer/Senior-focused website, 50andBeyond.com.

Today's Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com, celebrating 16 years of service to family and professional caregivers, presents the 108th Fearless Caregiver Conference on June 16th at The Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek – Fort Lauderdale

A kickoff celebration for the new, cutting-edge website, 50andBeyond.com, is slated for June 13th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Seasons 52 in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Home Care Assistance Calgary is proud to announce our nomination in two Calgary Choice Award categories namely Best New Business (Under 2 Years) and Best Medical and Health Care Services.

Trova Home Care offering home care options for area residents

Trova Home Care announces offering of home care services for area residents.

Research has shown that 90% of the people who get help within one hour will continue to live independently, but after 12 hours without any aid, only 10% of the people can continue to live at home.

Limited free tickets are available for family caregivers concerned with aging, disability, legal, veteran, Alzheimer’s and Social Security issues. Seminar/lunch will take place May 25th at Danbury Plaza and Conference Center.

May is Older Americans Month and America's #1 Caregiving Expert, Dr. Sandra Haymon, author of Baby Boomers-Sandwiched Between Retirement & Caregiving will donate 50% of profits from May on-line sales of her book to the Alzheimer's Association.

Today’s Caregiver magazine to award Family Fearless Caregiver with hundreds of dollars in recognition of their caregiving efforts. Nominations and registration for free tickets to conference are available at FearlessCaregiver.com or 877-829-2734

Karen Frye, CFO and Co-Founder of the eldercare website ParentYourParents.com, participated on a select panel to review the new caregiver section of the Medicare.gov website prior to launching nationally.

Printable Guide Identifies Top Online Resources for Consumers

Home Care Assistance Calgary is now listed on SeniorsCircle.ca a leading web service provider for the Calgary area seniors market. SeniorsCircle.ca advertises senior friendly businesses in one convenient online portal.

Caregiverlist provides daily prices and options for senior care, including nursing homes and in-home care with quality standards created by senior care professionals.

“Elder Rage, or Take My Father… Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents” is now also available as an eBook at Amazon.com for the Kindle and at BarnesAndNoble.com for the Nook.

Home Care Assistance Calgary granted approval to be a service provider to Veterans Affairs Canada's Veteran Independence Program (VIP).

Managing a loved one's health is never easy, regardless of the location, however there are ways to feel more prepared and productive when you are providing long-distance care.

With so many medical alert systems available today, choosing one that is right for your loved one can be a daunting task. Many common myths surround med alerts, and knowing how to discern fact from fiction will aid in your decision to purchase one.

As the U.S. population ages and seniors choose to remain in their own home as they age, more than 2,000 senior home care agencies have opened their doors in the last decade. Caregiverlist assists senior care companies to hire qualified caregivers.

Dyke Publishing Offers Elder Care Coaching Package for Life Coaches with Elder Care Book and Online, Internet-Resourced Databases—Mama Moves In and the Research Pro Databases . The Elder Care Niche Is Over 100 Million People Who Need a Coach Now.

Poll after poll continue to reveal that above all else, the elderly would prefer to live out their remaining years within the comfort of their own homes. Never has the option to remain at home been more practical than it is today.

Statistics show that the sole responsibility of caregiving often rests on the shoulders of one adult sibling, usually the family member who lives closest to the parent in need, with other adult siblings skirting the responsibility.

Almost 10 million baby boomers are housing both their children and elderly parent(s) under the same roof. Accomplishing such a feat requires an understanding of how to manage both tasks.

On Wednesday, March 2, from 10-10:30m am, The Wartburg’s panel of experts on senior living will return to live radio at WVOX, 1460 AM and streaming live on the website, wvox.com. Live call in show to air first Wednesday of each month in this slot.

As a caregiver, everyday is a mishmash of appointments and routines. Knowing where to look to receive respite and remain level-headed separates the balanced caregivers from those constantly striving to find peace of mind.

You will get to see and try new and interesting elderly products, enjoy special deals and promotions and find out more about courses at the exhibition.

The trusted medical alert service provider has the ability to boosts the odds to help senior continue to live independently.

Research supports the common sense notion that getting prompt help makes surviving an emergency more likely. The ability to get help also boosts the odds that a senior will continue to live independently.

America's senior citizens have fast become the largest-growing sector of society. With a ballooning population, more living options are available for the elderly outside of assisted living facilities.

If you have an elderly loved one who lives alone, you are probably concerned about their welfare. Many senior citizens want to be independent and remain in their homes as possible. Then, owning an eAlert! Personal Emergency System is the answer.

Taking care of a frail elderly parent and caring for your own children is no easy feat. Active Medical can help you maintain their independence without living in fear, as well as help to eliminate the doubt and anxiety of worried loved ones

Eldercare can be a difficult challenge especially when a crisis hits. If someone is at risk of losing their independence or they are alone for any part of the day or night, they are candidates for eAlert! Personal Emergency Responce System.

With help available at the click of a button, seniors can prolong moving in with a loved one or an assisted living facility by simply wearing a medical alert bracelet or pendant connected to a medical alert system.

Emerald Square offers Laughter Yoga Exercise classes to the community Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. This is a delightful way to improve breathing, gain aerobic exercise and lift spirits.

Family members should not be afraid to ask questions, says personal injury attorney Paul Dansker

Do you or someone you know need a medical alarm? LifeFone would like to share peace of mind this Holiday Season by giving away one year of Personal Medical Alarm Service including a pendant or wristlet!

Caregivers learn, share through telephone learning sessions

Jacqueline Marcell, Author of, “Elder Rage or Take My Father Please” will be the Featured Guest on North Ohio’s WHBC 1480 Talk Radio Show, Wriggling in the Middle, On Monday, November 15th at 9am (Eastern Time).

To help lessen the frustration and isolation, family caregivers who blog on Caregiving.com share their best suggestions to help other family caregivers. The tips come during November, National Family Caregivers Month

Small group pf professionals in Victoria, BC, Canada sharing their experience and knowledge with local caregivers to help them provide the level of care they desire.