Parkinson’s Awareness Month Encourages Movement

• Janet Kuebler
• Apr 9, 2013

April is designated Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day.

Health

Memory Loss in a Loved One: Is it Alzheimer’s Disease?

• Janet Kuebler
• Apr 8, 2013

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are ten warning signs to be aware of regarding memory loss that can be considered more than usual.

Improving Sleep for Family Caregivers

• Janet Kuebler
• Feb 8, 2013

Some 60 million Americans are affected by insomnia each year, but the following steps can help safeguard against erratic sleep.

A Holiday Boost for Family Caregivers

• Janet Kuebler
• Dec 10, 2012

The following suggestions can help lighten the load for family adult home care providers from now through New Year’s:

Sitting Is Detrimental to Your Health

• Janet Kuebler
• Oct 19, 2012

With less movement, the body uses less blood sugar, and research shows that for every two hours a person sits per day, the chance of getting diabetes increases by 7 percent

Issues

Baby Boomer Caregivers Are the New Normal

• Janet Kuebler
• Jun 18, 2012

About 10,000 U.S. baby boomers reach age 65 every day, and as people live longer, this generation may be the first to care equally as long for parents as for children.

Living

May is Older Americans Month

• Janet Kuebler
• May 15, 2012

This is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.