Most seniors have retired from their careers or lifelong work, providing them with a lot more free time. As retirees, seniors may find that they long for something to fill their time. They may feel restless without the structure of the career that once motivated them through each day. Volunteering can be a solution to […]
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There’s an overlooked type of dementia, and it’s more common than Alzheimer’s. By Brenda AvadianJune 19, 2015 | 10:50 a.m. EDT For years, we’ve read that Alzheimer’s disease is the leading cause of dementia. That’s not entirely true. The leading cause is “caregiver dementia,” which strikes an estimated 100 million overwhelmed and stressed-out caregivers worldwide.
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Special Thank’s to : Anne-Marie Botek Editor-in-chief , AgingCare.com Stephanie Erickson, Director of Erickson Resource Group , https://www.ericksonresource.com/ Caregivers’ Circle – Caregiving is a Multi-layered experience. Plan now and reduce stress later. Download Episode Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Key Statistics Section 1: Spouses versus Adult Children Section 2: Men versus
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The Huffington Post | By Ann Brenoff and Shelley Emling Posted: 11/03/2014 8:32 am EST Updated: 11/17/2014 7:59 am EST We are the nation’s caregivers. We have stepped up to the challenge of caring for our aging relatives and loved ones — providing services that, if paid, would cost upward of$522 billion a year, according to
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