Caring for Aging Parents 11/13
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
Caring for Aging Parents 11/9
November is starting out very gently but WWJ's Pat Sweeting says, help others be prepared with blizzard boxes.
Caring for Aging Parents 11/06
WWJ's Pat Sweeting says it is best to be prepared when anticipating the care of aging parents.
Caring for Aging Parents - Cancer 11/06
Are men getting prostate exams as recommended? WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting discusses the issue with Dr. Isaac Powell, Professor of Urology at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University. They spoke during the recent Heroes of Breast Canc
For all the attention paid to such issues as nursing-home costs, much less is spent on a quieter revolution in health care – children who care for elderly parents.
With the arrival of November, most of us who've lived in Michigan for a while know that the snow might fall at any time now. But, because not everyone can simply take a heavy snowfall in stride, the AARP asks us to remember those who can't get around as easily as others.
Mom needs to get to treatment and dad needs to use the car to get to work. Well, the American Cancer Society may be able to help through its “Road to Recovery” program, a transportation service to and from treatment.
When you're out in public, travel with a friend. In parking lots or garages, park near the entrance and be aware of your surroundings. When in a car, keep the doors locked; on a bus sit close to the driver. WWJ's Pat Sweeting reports on safety tips for seniors.
A new study released by Caring.com, a Web site that provides information to people who are caring for aging parents, found that 80 percent of baby boomers caring for an aging parent say that it has put a strain on their marriage.
Money's getting more and more difficult to hang onto. And, for people like the elderly who live on fixed incomes, decisions often come down to which of the basic necessities such as food, shelter or medication should the money go to? When was the last time you did an in-person check of your elderly parent's home life?
Older people who spent at least 14 hours a week taking care of a disabled spouse lived longer than others. That is the unexpected finding of a University of Michigan study forthcoming in Psychological Science.
Are you a senior or caring for a senior who is looking for transportation resources? Getting around metro Detroit can be challenging, especially for those who don’t drive.
The Alzheimer’s Association recently unveiled CareSource, a new section on alz.org where caregivers can find tools for Alzheimer’s-related decision-making and care.
The Alzheimer’s Association recently compiled a checklist of talking points and helpful hints to aid families considering long-term care for a loved one.
University of Michigan researchers are conducting a study on the Alzheimer’s caregiving experiences of spouses who are in a late-life remarriage (‘second marriage’). Researchers are seeking to recruit 125 remarried caregivers whosespouse has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Many people who are caregivers do not recognize themselves as caregivers. Many of them unknowingly face the risks associated with caregiving, brought on by stress and other factors.
The topic of hospice can conjure up ideas of death that are at worst frightening, at least, unsettling. Yet hospice can be a good experience for those facing the end of life.
Get tips on making the most of your nursing home visits, dealing with problem behaviors and more. Provided by the Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology, these handbooks are an excellent resource for anyone caring for a loved one with dementia or who is living in a nursing home.
Ken Dychtwald, arguably the nation’s foremost leader on aging, spoke recently at the Solutions For Family Caregivers Expo in Novi, Michigan. “Riding the Age Wave: Charting a Course to Choice and Independence” went from choice bits of history, to statistics both thought provoking and downright scary.
Rev. Suzanne Paul noticed a trend. People in her congregation began approaching her with questions about caring for an aging parent. They expressed concerns about stress, lack of resources and, perhaps most importantly, a need to simply talk about what was happening to them.
If you don't know who to call or where to start, dial 2-1-1. A real person will answer the phone, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Click for more information.
Dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers.
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides information on local services and resources to help an older adult or person with disability remain living in their own home for as long as possible.
Offers a wide range of health care services provided in the patient’s home with the purpose of restoring and maintaining his or her maximal level of function, health and comfort.
AoA is the federal focal point and advocacy agency for older persons and their concerns. AoA works to heighten awareness among federal agencies, organizations, groups, and the public about the valuable contributions that older Americans make to the nation and alerts them to the needs of vulnerable older people.
Nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders with programs to help older people remain healthy and independent, find jobs, increase access to benefits programs, and discover meaningful ways to continuecontributing to society.
Resource for information on aging in Michigan. If you're an older adult, family member, or caregiver, here you can easily find and be referred to community programs available in your area, as well as access general health information and more.
This company employees trained caregivers for: meal planning and preparation; incidental transportation; errands; light housekeeping; medical reminders; assistance with bathing and grooming, etc.
Three of the projects involving Dr. Cohen, at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Dr. Lieberman of Georgia Tech and Dr. Pastorino of Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center -- focus on various proteins, their function, and possible link to development of Alzheimer's disease.
With the arrival of November, most of us who've lived in Michigan for a while know that the snow might fall at any time now. But, because not everyone can simply take a heavy snowfall in stride, the AARP asks us to remember those who can't get around as easily as others.
Are you at or beyond age 55 and looking for a job? N. Charles Anderson, President and CEO of the Urban League of Detroit and Southeast Michigan talked with WWJ's Pat Sweeting about the Mature Workers Program.
Mom needs to get to treatment and dad needs to use the car to get to work. Well, the American Cancer Society may be able to help through its “Road to Recovery” program, a transportation service to and from treatment.
With input from Detroit Medical Center's Dr. Lawrence Crane, WWJ Newsradio 950's Pat Sweeting explores the reasons why more people over age 50 are being diagnosed with HIV-AIDS.
Although many people add vitamin and mineral supplements to their diets as a way to boost brain health as they age, there are certain foods that'll get those brain cells going, too.
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