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May/June 2017 Print
Newsletter
April 14, 2017 ·
- Avoiding the "War of the Wardrobe"
- Preventing a second heart attack
- "Promise you won't …"
April/May 2017 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2017 ·
- Making medical decisions in a crisis
- Visits: more than just business
- Preventing aspiration pneumonia
March/April 2017 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2017 ·
- Medical deductions
- "Sometimes I feel furious!"
- Getting pneumonia while hospitalized
February/March 2017 Print
Newsletter
January 13, 2017 ·
- Caregiving and your partner
- After a heart attack
- Mealtime and dementia
January/February 2017 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2016 ·
- Helping resolutions stick
- When the attorney shuts you out
- Probiotics: The “good” bacteria
December 2016/January 2017 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2016 ·
- Preparing for your siblings' visit
- Preventing and treating pneumonia
- Medical equipment at home
November/December 2016 Print
Newsletter
October 9, 2016 ·
- Sing a song for COPD!
- Technology for coordinating care
- Choosing a hospital? Look to the stars
October/November 2016 Print
Newsletter
September 15, 2016 ·
- Managing your relative's money
- It is flu season
- A new perspective on stress
September/October 2016 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2016 ·
- The importance of touch
- How to report symptoms
to the doctor - What is a bedsore?
August/September 2016 Print
Newsletter
June 25, 2016 ·
- Working with doctors long-distance
- Complications of diabetes
- Funeral logistics
July/August 2016 Print
Newsletter
June 11, 2016 ·
- Is your relative dehydrated?
- Whose idea was this, anyway?
- What Medicare does NOT cover
June/July 2016 Print
Newsletter
May 4, 2016 ·
- Father's Day without Dad
- If the cancer returns
- Making the transition to rehab
May/June 2016 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2016 ·
- Considering a remodel?
- Easing the disruption of travel
- Changes in vision
April/May 2016 Print
Newsletter
March 12, 2016 ·
- Addressing loneliness
- After cancer treatment
- When should you make an advance directive?
March/April 2016 Print
Newsletter
February 16, 2016 ·
- Reducing the stress of procrastination
- The treatment phase of cancer
- What if you are paid to care for a relative?
February/March 2016 Print
Newsletter
January 17, 2016 ·
- Communicating long distance
- Deciding about cancer treatment
- Review medications before leaving the hospital
January/February 2016 Print
Newsletter
December 14, 2015 ·
- Embracing vulnerability
- How cancer affects relationships
- You're far away, and she's failing
December 2015/January 2016 Print
Newsletter
November 15, 2015 ·
- Red flags for COPD
- Taking charge of medical records
- The benefits of massage
November/December 2015 Print
Newsletter
October 11, 2015 ·
- Family caregivers of veterans
- Keeping a gratitude journal
- Preventing flare-ups of COPD
October/November 2015 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2015 ·
- Is your parent's behavior embarrassing?
- Technology for health and safety
- What does "prognosis" mean?
September/October 2015 Print
Newsletter
August 22, 2015 ·
- Help prevent choking
- The emotional side of cancer
- Tracking needs from a distance
August/September 2015 Print
Newsletter
July 9, 2015 ·
- Living with purpose
- Osteoarthritis and physical activity
- What to do after a death
July/August 2015 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2015 ·
- Is your parent frail?
- The "Sandwich Generation"
- When Dad resists a walker
June/July 2015 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2015 ·
- Addressing your stressors
- The post-discharge appointment
- When there is a cancer diagnosis
May/June 2015 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2015 ·
- Dealing with denture care
- What is a care manager?
- Living with uncertainty
April/May 2015 Print
Newsletter
April 9, 2015 ·
- Does the advance directive need updating?
- Preventing dental disease
- Removing "junk stimulation"
March/April 2015 Print
Newsletter
March 12, 2015 ·
- Cavities at this age?
- Moving sooner is better than later
- Tax breaks for family caregivers
February/March 2015 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2015 ·
- Burnout prevention
- More than a home
- Physical activity improves brain health
January/February 2015 Print
Newsletter
January 8, 2015 ·
- Music eases dementia care
- Stress or burnout?
- Talking about funeral plans
December 2014/January 2015 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2014 ·
- "Dignity of risk"
- Seniors having fun online
- Starting a walk routine
November/December 2014 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2014 ·
- Gifts for those with memory loss
- More than fatigue
- Who will care for Fido?
October/November 2014 Print
Newsletter
October 9, 2014 ·
- Honoring the veterans in your life
- Medicare rules about physical therapy
- Unwanted odors
September/October 2014 Print
Newsletter
September 11, 2014 ·
- Is Dad taking his meds "as directed?"
- Use your mind to combat stress
- What about your special needs sibling?
August/September 2014 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2014 ·
- Foot care for older adults
- Hiring help yourself
- When you feel more resentment than love
July/August 2014 Print
Newsletter
July 14, 2014 ·
- Are financial documents up to date?
- Easy activities with guests
- Reducing the risk of falls
June/July 2014 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2014 ·
- Explaining your needs to others
- Should Dad move in?
- When Mom worries about falling
May/June 2014 Print
Newsletter
May 8, 2014 ·
- Balance problems
- Cleaning out the medicine cabinet
- Take fifteen!
April/May 2014 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2014 ·
- Can you find Mom's advance directive?
- Helping the doctor help you
- Visiting assisted living facilities
March/April 2014 Print
Newsletter
March 13, 2014 ·
- Insomnia in older adults
- Talking about assisted living
- Tax breaks for in-home care
February/March 2014 Print
Newsletter
February 13, 2014 ·
- Family grief in the face of dementia
- Prepare before you suggest assisted living
- Signs of a heart attack
January/February 2014 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2014 ·
- Dementia Dogs
- Long-distance caregiving
- Researching health treatments online
December 2013/January 2014 Print
Newsletter
December 12, 2013 ·
- Constructive criticism: when to speak up
- Important documents
- Keeping blood pressure in check
November/December 2013 Print
Newsletter
November 14, 2013 ·
- Benefits for seriously ill veterans
- Cultivating gratitude when the going gets tough
- When blood pressure goes untreated
October/November 2013 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2013 ·
- Becoming more resilient
- Repairing identity theft
- What is high blood pressure?
September/October 2013 Print
Newsletter
September 12, 2013 ·
- Avoiding surgery on the wrong body part
- Choosing an elder law attorney
- When Mom is really mean
August/September 2013 Print
Newsletter
August 8, 2013 ·
- "I can't get Dad to budge!"
- What to do with their stuff?
- When to choose "Urgent Care"
July/August 2013 Print
Newsletter
July 11, 2013 ·
- Add a dose of laughter to your life
- Dealing with extreme heat
- Early detection of memory problems
June/July 2013 Print
Newsletter
June 13, 2013 ·
- Vacation without Mom
- What is mild cognitive impairment?
- When your relative has money questions
May/June 2013 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2013 ·
- Is your relative at risk for a hip fracture?
- Look ahead when downsizing
- When the worrying won't stop
April/May 2013 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2013 ·
- Do you know their wishes?
- Preventing C. difficile: A very difficult germ
- Stress and overeating
March/April 2013 Print
Newsletter
March 14, 2013 ·
- The power of sleep
- What to do if your loved one is depressed
- When several relatives cover expenses
February/March 2013 Print
Newsletter
February 14, 2013 ·
- Getting paid to care for Mom or Dad
- What is a hospitalist?
- When depression goes untreated
January/February 2013 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2013 ·
- Family and Medical Leave
- Is your loved one depressed?
- What is palliative care?
December 2012/January 2013 Print
Newsletter
December 13, 2012 ·
- Choosing a complementary medical practitioner
- Supporting those in grief during the holidays
- Tips for air travel
November/December 2012 Print
Newsletter
November 8, 2012 ·
- Giving thanks: It's good for your health
- Solutions to hearing loss
- Tips for open enrollment
October/November 2012 Print
Newsletter
October 11, 2012 ·
- Five signs your parents may need help
- Talking with Dad about his hearing loss
- What is hospice?
September/October 2012 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2012 ·
- Managing pain with music
- Outpatient or inpatient? Why it's important to know
- Sage advice from elders
August/September 2012 Print
Newsletter
August 9, 2012 ·
- Dressing your relative for incontinence
- What is a memory unit?
- When parents need financial help
July/August 2012 Print
Newsletter
July 12, 2012 ·
- How to beat "decision fatigue"
- Safe disposal of "sharps"
- What is "assisted living"?
June/July 2012 Print
Newsletter
June 14, 2012 ·
- Five keys to stress management
- Incontinence of the bowels
- When should you choose a skilled nursing facility?
May/June 2012 Print
Newsletter
May 5, 2012 ·
- Engaging activities for persons with dementia
- Myths versus realities of hospice care
- When you gotta go, you gotta go
April/May 2012 Print
Newsletter
April 12, 2012 ·
- If you are selected to be "power of attorney for health care"
- Putting yourself in positive perspective
- What does "generic" really mean?
March/April 2012 Print
Newsletter
March 8, 2012 ·
- 2011 tax breaks for family caregivers
- Dealing with criticism
- Frequent infections in persons with dementia
February/March 2012 Print
Newsletter
February 9, 2012 ·
- If Dad wants to remarry
- Lessons from the seriously ill
- Skin care and aging
January/February 2012 Print
Newsletter
January 12, 2012 ·
- Choosing healthy ways to cope
- Does Medicare pay for help at home?
- How to find a good doctor
December 2011/January 2012 Print
Newsletter
December 8, 2011 ·
- Listening: The other half of the conversation
- Talking with children about serious illness
- Urinary tract infections: prevention tips
November/December 2011 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2011 ·
- Get help changing Medicare plans
- Is your home safe for older guests?
- Urinary tract infections
October/November 2011 Print
Newsletter
October 13, 2011 ·
- Benefits available to veterans
- The importance of vaccines
- Would having a dog help? A fish?
September/October 2011 Print
Newsletter
September 8, 2011 ·
- Seniors and crime
- Shifting focus in a tough situation
- When should you take over Mom's checkbook?
August/September 2011 Print
Newsletter
August 11, 2011 ·
- Making the best use of your time off
- Strategies to address urinary incontinence
- When your loved one is depressed, try exercise
July/August 2011 Print
Newsletter
July 14, 2011 ·
- Accessing medical records
- Recognizing elder abuse
- Talking about urinary incontinence
June/July 2011 Print
Newsletter
June 9, 2011 ·
- Interrupt the stress cycle with deep breathing
- Staying independent: the role of technology
- What is "elder abuse"?
May/June 2011 Print
Newsletter
May 12, 2011 ·
- Cooking for caregivers
- Preparing for the hospital
- The value of nostalgia
April/May 2011 Print
Newsletter
April 14, 2011 ·
- How to choose a health care decision maker
- Keeping your relative safe from fraud
- The journey of late life
March/April 2011 Print
Newsletter
March 3, 2011 ·
- Coping with another person's pain
- Is your family member a hoarder?
- Tax breaks for family caregivers
February/March 2011 Print
Newsletter
February 10, 2011 ·
- Dad is so thin!
- Family Caregiver Happiness Project
- What is hoarding?
January/February 2011 Print
Newsletter
January 13, 2011 ·
- Sibling rivalry revisited
- Tired of being the taxi?
- What's new in Medicare
December 2010/January 2011 Print
Newsletter
December 9, 2010 ·
- Coping with the holiday blues
- If you must take away the keys
- Making the transition from hospital to home
November/December 2010 Print
Newsletter
November 11, 2010 ·
- Engage with Grace
- Help Mom be a safer driver
- Managing medications: Remembering to take medicines
October/November 2010 Print
Newsletter
October 14, 2010 ·
- Managing medications: Why Mom doesn't take her pills
- Should Dad still be driving?
- The four stages of hope
September/October 2010 Print
Newsletter
September 9, 2010 ·
- Do you have a plan in the event of a disaster?
- Get "Extra Help" with Medicare Rx Costs
- How is caregiving different for men?
August/September 2010 Print
Newsletter
August 12, 2010 ·
- Brain fitness: What's the best way to improve thinking?
- Getting support from your spiritual beliefs
- If your loved one becomes seriously ill while traveling
July/August 2010 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2010 ·
- Could an adult day program be the answer?
- How diet affects breathing
- Travel tips when your loved one is disabled
June/July 2010 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2010 ·
- Accessible national parks
- Avoiding crises with COPD
- Making your home safer
May/June 2010 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2010 ·
- Planning for travel with oxygen
- Review of the CareFinder Assessment Tool
- When is your loved one too isolated?
April/May 2010 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2010 ·
- Avoiding crises with congestive heart failure
- Finding positive aspects of aging
- What is an advance directive?
March/April 2010 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2010 ·
- A clean home: Free services for women with cancer
- Tax tips for family caregivers
- Your changing role: Becoming a partner-in-care
February/March 2010 Print
Newsletter
February 11, 2010 ·
- How to beat "cabin fever"
- Making treatment decisions
- Staying calm: Proven relaxation techniques
January/February 2010 Print
Newsletter
January 14, 2010 ·
- Bathing and dementia
- Can Mom live safely on her own?
- Reducing salt in Dad's diet
December 2009/January 2010 Print
Newsletter
December 10, 2009 ·
- Finding meaning: The healing of torn relations
- Making the most of family visits
- When your loved one gets tired easily
November/December 2009 Print
Newsletter
November 12, 2009 ·
- A remedy for stress: focus on the rewards of caregiving
- Managing emotional outbursts
- What is "power of attorney"?
October/November 2009 Print
Newsletter
October 8, 2009 ·
- Getting the most from doctor appointments
- Is the house too cold?
- Saving money on meds
September/October 2009 Print
Newsletter
September 10, 2009 ·
- How do you know if your loved one is in pain?
- Is caregiving hazardous to your health?
- The healing power of music
August/September 2009 Print
Newsletter
August 13, 2009 ·
- If you have to go to the Emergency Room
- Is it Alzheimer's disease?
- The value of support groups
July/August 2009 Print
Newsletter
July 9, 2009 ·
- MyMedSchedule.com
- Safety tips for summer
- The healing power of volunteering
June/July 2009 Print
Newsletter
June 11, 2009 ·
- Caregiving with kids
- Honoring Cancer Survivors Day: How to increase your odds of survival
- How the course of a condition affects the family
May/June 2009 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2009 ·
- Going on vacation with an elder
- The healing power of remembrance
- When Mom wants only you
April/May 2009 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2009 ·
- Balance exercises, an important step in preventing falls
- Have you completed an advance directive?
- Letting others pitch in
March/April 2009 Print
Newsletter
March 12, 2009 ·
- Learning to accept help
- Uncle Sam may have a tax break for you
- When ice cream is more important than salad
February/March 2009 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2009 ·
- The healing power of a life review
- Keeping seniors safe from burns
- Caring for your marriage, also
January/February 2009 Print
Newsletter
January 8, 2009 ·
- Costs of caregiving: Sources of help
- Overcoming resistance to exercise
- The new year: A season of hope
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