Monthly Archives: November 2010

Family and Medical Leave Act and Caregivers at Work It is a safe assumption that many caregivers who work outside their homes are aware of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA.)  Even if some American workers are not aware … Continue reading →

10 Ways to Be a Healthier Alzheimer’s Caregiver By Paula Spencer, Caring.com senior editor The “do’s”: Positive steps you can take while caring for an Alzheimer’s patientBeing responsible for the care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease may be one of … Continue reading →

National Family Caregivers Month Over the next decade approximately 47 million baby boomers in North America are or will be facing the role of caregiver to a parent, relative or elderly friend – an odyssey that will change many of … Continue reading →

Friends and Family May Be Best Detectors of Early Alzheimer’s Disease Family members and friends may be better judges of early Alzheimer’s disease than standard memory tests, a new study reports. The results could help doctors diagnose suspected Alzheimer’s at … Continue reading →

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Sheds Spotlight on Treatment, Prevention Efforts November marks the beginning of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a reminder that the number of people who will develop the disease is expected to skyrocket over the next few years. … Continue reading →