November is the month to take time to recognize and give praise and support to the 78 million people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, caring for a family member in need. Particularly as we approach the festive season when focus is placed on family and quality time, it is essential that we show our …
Eighty percent of all breast cancer occurs in women over 50, and 60% are found in women over 65. The chance that a woman will get breast cancer increases from 1-in-233 for a woman in her thirties, to a 1-in-8 chance for a woman in her eighties. When detected early, Breast cancer can be treated …
Each year, a day is set aside by the World Hospice and Palliative Care Alliance to support and celebrate Hospice and Palliative care across the globe. This year’s theme is Palliative Care: it’s “My Care, My Comfort” What are the objectives of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day? 1. To share our vision to increase the availability of …
Mid-to-late stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease patients often present challenging behavior problems for their caregivers. The anger, sadness, paranoia, confusion and fear they’re experiencing can result in oppositional, aggressive and sometimes violent speech or actions. Understand and learn which strategies are most effective in dementia behavior management. Communication difficulties can be one of the most …
Caregiving is a noble vocation that is profitable with jobs readily available all around us. As sisters, we are natural caregivers, however some are more caring and passionate than others. Many of us are already doing this for free but unknown to us, there’s money to be made if we do it properly. This write …
