| January 2009 |
January 8, 2009 - Red Cross Offers Caregiving Guide
The American Red Cross is offering a guide and a DVD to help families deal with the challenges of caring for a loved one who has a long-term illness or limited mobility. Family Caregiving is a quick reference guide with a companion DVD designed to assist caregivers by providing the best medic... Read more January 7, 2009 - Unique Planning Guide Helps Professionals and Families Through Healthcare and End-of-Life Decision Making
People Planning Ahead ensures that people proceed through end-of-life care with minimum adversity and maximum dignity
Helping someone make healthcare and end-of-life decisions is one of the most profound services any of us can provide. Yet, for the unprepared, it can be one of the most diff... Read more January 5, 2009 - Caregiving App Now Available
Morris Plains, NJ – The Caregiver Initiative, part of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, a division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., announced today that it has launched a free application (app) on the iTunes store for Caregivers. The app can be used on the iPhone or i... Read more |
| December 2008 |
December 26, 2008 - Today's Caregiver Magazine Hosts Second Annual Miami Fearless Caregiver Conference
Today's Caregiver magazine announces the second annual Fearless Caregiver Conference set for Miami's Jungle Island on March 11, 2009. Who Should Attend: The conference provides practical information, advice and support for those caring for their loved ones. Miami native Gary Barg, the magazine's CEO... Read more December 14, 2008 - Caregiver Study Shows that More Than Eight Million Hispanics Provide Care to Older Loved Ones
UnitedHealth Group's Evercare® organization and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) have released their findings from the National Hispanic Family Caregiving Survey. The study, the largest comprehensive look at Hispanic caregivers, found that more than one third of Hispanic households (36 ... Read more December 8, 2008 - AARP Releases New Report Regarding The Economic Value of Family Caregiving
In its 2008 update report, AARP said that the economic value of family caregiving surpasses Medicaid spending on long-term care in all states, and was at least three times as high as Medicaid spending on home-and-community-based services in all states and more than 10 times as high in 19 states. ... Read more |
| November 2008 |
November 15, 2008 - New Helpful Hints Publications on Caregiving and Long-Term Care Available
The MetLife Mature Market Institute has a number of new long-term care and caregiving publications available free to the public. Helpful Hints, produced in conjunction with the National Alliance for Caregiving, are two-page informational bulletins that contain tips and advice for older Americans and... Read more |
| October 2008 |
October 10, 2008 - U.S. Post Offices Introduces Alzheimer's Awareness Stamp
Every 71 seconds, someone in American develops Alzheimer's disease. For these individuals and their families, the significance of this moment cannot be underestimated as it marks the beginning of a devastating descent into memory loss. The Postal Service is issuing the Alzheimer's Awareness st... Read more |
| September 2008 |
September 22, 2008 - New Report Confirms Family Caregivers Need Help to Handle Heavy Care Demands
In a first of its kind collaboration, national organizations representing nurses, social workers, family caregivers and people age 50+ have released a report calling for a re-definition of good patient care to include those family members and friends who provide ongoing, often daily, care. Fam... Read more September 15, 2008 - Free TeleClass for Family Caregivers, Communicating Effective With Healthcare Professionals, A Two-Part Series, November 6 and 13, 20
TELECLASS OUTLINE AND OBJECTIVES
Part 1: November 6, 2008 at 2:00 PM (EST)
You will learn how to:
- Develop a basic understanding of how the U.S. healthcare system operates
- Understand your role on your loved one's healthcare team
... Read more September 15, 2008 - National Council on Aging Publishes Handbook for the 2008 Election
September 15, 2008 -National Council on Aging Publishes Handbook for the 2008 Election
National Council on Aging Publishes Handbook for the 2008 Election
The 2008 elections are critical for the United States. It is important
to remember that there is much more at stake in November tha... Read more September 15, 2008 - National Caregivers Conference, Wednesday, October 29, 2008, Iselin, NJ - Registration Now Open
September 15, 2008 -National Caregivers Conference, Wednesday, October 29, 2008, Iselin, NJ - Registration Now Open
The 2008 National Caregivers Conference is an annual event that focuses on education, family supports, mental health and much more. This year's event will be held o... Read more September 8, 2008 - The Wellness Community to Launch Cancer Internet Talk Radio Program; President & CEO Will Host VoiceAmerica Show To Help Those Dealing With Cancer Live Better Lives
The Wellness Community to Launch Cancer Internet Talk Radio Program; President & CEO Will Host VoiceAmerica™ Show To Help Those Dealing With Cancer Live Better Lives
Kim Thiboldeaux, President & CEO of The Wellness Community (TWC), the nation's leader in providing empowering support and e... Read more |
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