Category Archives: Caregiving

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This Weekend: A Special Invite for Caregivers

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Steven East

The Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation (LIAF)’s Coping and Caring Conference & Awards Luncheon, on March 26th at the Hilton Hotel in Melville, is a great resource for caregivers struggling with the day-to-day challenges of caring for someone with dementia, which is an affliction that robs a person of a part of who they are. Continue reading →

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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Steven East

  Did you know most of us will be an informal or family caregiver at some point in our lives? According to WomensHealth.gov, there are more than 44 million Americans providing care to an elderly or disabled adult, family caregivers … Continue reading →

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Heart Smart: In Case Of A Heart Attack

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Steven East

   Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of Americans? Becoming more heart healthy has been one of the national campaigns educating everyone from school aged to the elderly, and it is always good to review … Continue reading →

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Aging and Nutrition

Nutrition As We Age

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Steven East

Have you ever experienced a family member placing a full plate of food in front of you that is no longer appetizing? Nutrition is important because eating habits change with aging. Most of us are aware that a healthy diet is a … Continue reading →

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Eldercare: Juggling Parent and Child

Eldercare And Childcare: The Juggling Act

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Steven East

The Wall Street Journal recently posted “When Eldercare Clashes With Childcare“, an article on the genuine struggle of those individuals caring for dependent children as well as their aging parents, often referred to as the ‘sandwich’ generation. Many of us … Continue reading →

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