Archives: June 2017

Hoarding Seniors – Smilecast 46

Hoarding Seniors According to the American Geriatrics Society, living alone for long periods of time with a lack of cognitive stimulation, a genetic predisposition to a hoarding condition and a traumatic event can all be a catalyst for the syndrome. Hoarding Seniors – how to help Get a cleaning crew Work...

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When Things Are Out of Your Control – Smilecast 17

Out of Your Control Sometimes in your caregiving, things are simply out of your control. And there i little you can do about it. In this episode we address the issue and essentially come to the conclusion that you change the things you can change and you learn to live...

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New to Caregiving? How to Help Yourself. Charlotte Today

How to Help Yourself in Your Caregiving Being a caregiver is one of the most important roles you’ll ever play. It can happen suddenly, with an accident or illness, or a new diagnosis. You may find yourself taking time off from work, making meals or handling finances. All of a...

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Life After Caregiving – Now What – Smilecast 16

Life After Caregiving It’s take some getting used to life after caregiving. Believe me I know. After two and a half years as mom’s caregiver, upon her death on June 2 of 2016, I suddenly had this new found freedom and Catholic guilt associated with it. Yes life goes on....

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Shoulder Pain Linked to Risk for Heart Disease – Smilecast 44

Should Pain and Heart Disease A new study led by investigators at the University of Utah School of Medicine finds that individuals with symptoms that put them at increased risk for heart disease could be more likely to have shoulder problems, including joint pain and rotator cuff injury. “If someone...

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Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits (courtesy of Outreach Team at Disability Help – Eric Minghella) If you or someone you love has a disability, financial assistance may be available. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly disability benefits for people in need. Social Security disability benefits are available for people...

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