Malignant Mesothelioma Malignant mesothelioma, also know as asbestos cancer or simply mesothelioma, is a chronic disease that attacks the body’s organs after asbestos fibers become lodged in the body. Typically, the lungs are affected more often than any other part of the body after the fibers are inhaled. However, other .....Read more
Stress infographic from HealthGuru.com Family Caregiver Stress This type of stress may be hard to understand unless you've experienced it for yourself. It's a build-up of little things that will collectively bring you to your knees. It's a common overwhelming feeling associated with too many responsibilities and .....Read more
With Alzheimer's, Dementia, physical limitations and (other diseases associated with aging) on the rise, you are more likely to be faced with providing care for your parents, grandparents, neighbors and friends. Caring can be in many different forms: cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance with showers, reminders for medication, transportation to appointments .....Read more
In most cases - yesterday! In my many years as an owner of a Domestic Referral Agency I see most family caregivers engaged in all the responsibility with an aging parent or spouse. It's what you are suppose to do as family, because otherwise how do you show your love? .....Read more
According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), elder abuse is the intentional act of physically, emotionally, or mentally abusing an elderly individual. Elder abuse can be done by refusing to provide proper health care, food, and shelter, as well as causing physical pain, mental anguish, taking belongings .....Read more
