Why Can't Dad Swallow?    by Gabrielle Garbin
Price: $2.99 USD. 11670 words. Language: English. Published on May 21, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
WHY CAN'T DAD SWALLOW is a reference guide for caregivers of elderly individuals suffering from a chewing or swallowing disorder known as dysphagia. The author is a speech pathologist with a breadth of experience evaluating and treating patients with swallowing disorders.

Alzheimer's Disease and the Holidays    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 780 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
Maintaining (or adapting) old family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family tradition. For an Alzheimer’s resident, this link with a familiar past is reassuring and builds self-esteem. Activity Ideas to celebrate the holidays.

Falls and Fractures in the Elderly    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 2110 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
Ninety percent of the more than 352,000 hip fractures in the U.S. each year are the result of a fall. The remaining 10 percent of the hip fractures occur spontaneously due to low bone density or osteoporosis. Learn about how to lower your risk.

How to Deal with Mom's Complaints    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 1970 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
A complaint is not always a criticism. It is not always a simple matter to identify the real problem behind a complaint. Loved ones may be experiencing difficulty adjusting to the aging process which may also be complicated by feelings of rejection and guilt. Learn how to deal with family complaints proactively.

Dementia is not always Alzheimer's Disease    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 930 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Diseases / Alzheimer’s & dementia.
Dementia is a neurological disorder that affects your ability to think, speak, reason, remember and move. While Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, many other conditions also cause these symptoms. Some of these disorders get worse with time and cannot be cured. Other types can be treated and reversed.

Depression in Dementia    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 650 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
In a recent study researchers found that depressive symptoms were more than twice as common among assisted living residents with mild or moderate dementia than among those without dementia. Depressed residents often do not have positive outcomes and are greater risk of discharge to nursing homes and death.

Caregiver Stress    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 930 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
According to the results of a new study of the health of caregivers, there is mounting evidence that explains why caregivers often become patients themselves while caring for a loved one. Learn how to recognize the risks and how to cope.

Caregiver Burnout    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 910 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
Part of the art of being a successful caregiver in the ability to set expectations, see one’s own limitations and learn to care for ourselves as well as others. Learn some coping strategies to maintain your sanity.

Frequency and Indicators of Malnutrition in Elderly    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 1070 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
Clearly elderly that are at risk for weight loss who are treated with additional emphasis during meal times and throughout the day can greatly benefit, even avoid the early onset of nutritionally triggered catastrophic health failures. Learn to recognize the signs of anorexia and dehydration.

Feeling a Little Guilty?    by Benjamin Pearce
Price: $0.99 USD. 950 words. Language: English. Published on April 8, 2013. Nonfiction » Health, wellbeing, & medicine » Elder care.
There are few people on earth better equipped with the natural innate ability to make us feel guilty than our mothers.In our culture guilt has been instinctively crafted to an art form designed to influence our behaviors. It is a learned behavior passed on from generation to generation. Feelings of guilt can be self-inflicted or can be imposed upon us by other people. Here's how to quiet the guilt