Blisstree » caregivers+resources http://www.blisstree.com Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Fri, 25 Dec 2009 07:58:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Alzheimer’s resources: AARP Online Guide to Caregiving. http://www.blisstree.com/articles/alzheimers-resources-aarp-online-guide-to-caregiving-117/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/alzheimers-resources-aarp-online-guide-to-caregiving-117/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:59:28 +0000 Liz Lewis http://www.alzheimersnotes.com/alzheimers-resources-aarp-online-guide-to-caregiving/ Post from: Blisstree

Alzheimer’s resources: AARP Online Guide to Caregiving.

]]> According to a new article at AARP “…caregivers stand at particular risk for a host of mental and physical illnesses, many of which have roots in stress, exhaustion, and self-neglect.” The article, entitled ‘Caring for the Caregiver’, looks at the current situation facing over 20 million caregiving households in America.

The article is only one part of the comprehensive collection of caregiving information that can be found on the AARP site. Their online guide to caregiving features numerous informative articles, a caregiving message board, newsletter, and online seminars.

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Alzheimer’s resources: AARP Online Guide to Caregiving.

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/alzheimers-resources-aarp-online-guide-to-caregiving-117/feed/ 0 How Stressed Are You From Caring For An Alzheimer’s Patient? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/how-stressed-are-you-from-caring-for-an-alzheimers-patient-117/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/how-stressed-are-you-from-caring-for-an-alzheimers-patient-117/#comments Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:50:32 +0000 Liz Lewis http://www.alzheimersnotes.com/how-stressed-are-you-from-caring-for-an-alzheimers-patient/ Post from: Blisstree

How Stressed Are You From Caring For An Alzheimer’s Patient?

]]> It’s estimated that almost a quarter of American adults are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or relative. And while this can be very rewarding, it can also be very stressful.

If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related disease, you should head over to CaregiverStress.com and take their Caregiver’s Stress Assessment.

This online test will not only assess your stressl level but also provide advice on how to deal with the stresses you are under.

(I found out about the Caregiver’s Stress Assessment test over at The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox)

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How Stressed Are You From Caring For An Alzheimer’s Patient?

]]> http://www.blisstree.com/articles/how-stressed-are-you-from-caring-for-an-alzheimers-patient-117/feed/ 3 Helpful Site for Alzheimer’s Caregivers http://www.blisstree.com/articles/helpful-site-for-alzheimers-caregivers-117/ http://www.blisstree.com/articles/helpful-site-for-alzheimers-caregivers-117/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:20:24 +0000 Mary Emma Allen http://www.alzheimersnotes.com/helpful-site-for-alzheimers-caregivers/ Post from: Blisstree

Helpful Site for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

]]> Caregivers need support, encouragement, and strength as they care for family members (parents, grandparents, spouse, aunts, uncles or siblings) with Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia.  Often they’re at a loss about where to find it.

When you can’t find support locally, you may discover resources online.  One I’ve come across most recently is Strength for Caring.  You can register for a caregiver’s manual, find a place to experess your thoughts, learn about resources for patients and caregivers.

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Helpful Site for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

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