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On July 2nd, The Boston Globe published a research-based article titled, “Parents who are also caregivers struggle with suicidal ideation, new CDC study shows.” The article provides advice and resources for family caregivers, and includes a mention of Caregiver Nation, Seniorlink’s free online community of family caregivers.
On June 28th, “The Patriot Ledger,” a news source for Quincy, MA, published a letter from Seniorlink Account Manager Denise Powell encouraging locals to reach out in support of the family caregivers in their community. Powell’s message calls for recognition of the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating public health crisis that…
On June 18th, A DeKalb County, Ga. publication, “The Neighbor,” featured Seniorlink in an article about The Longest Day, a major awareness day and fundraising event for the Alzheimer’s Association. The article in The Neighbor focused on the experience of family caregivers on this meaningful day, which falls on the…
Seniorlink Inc. is pleased to announce that Senior Vice President of Clinical & Operations Support Services Katie Tardiff will be part of an expert panel discussing “Innovations in Caregiving: Approaches to Managing Care of People of Dementia,” a webinar hosted by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) under their Mass Caregiving Initiative.
Gastroparesis, also known as “delayed gastric emptying,” is a condition in which the contents of a person’s stomach empty too slowly, resulting in bloating, pressure, and other symptoms that make it difficult to eat. Gastroparesis may also prevent the body from absorbing enough vitamins and nutrients. There are many medical conditions that may…
Award-winning MSNBC journalist Richard Lui makes his directorial debut with the groundbreaking documentary, SKY BLOSSOM: Diaries Of The Next Greatest Generation—an inspirational family film on children caring for veterans with disabilities. The not-for-profit film represents over a million dollars in in-kind and pro bono work to raise awareness of the country’s millions of military caregivers.…
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a type of stroke. It is sometimes referred to as a “mini-stroke,” because it can cause stroke-like symptoms. Some TIAs last only a few minutes. Some TIAs last up to a few hours. Generally, when a person experiences a TIA, their stroke symptoms diminish or disappear after a period of time. Strokes are usually one of two types: hemorrhagic or ischemic. Hemorrhagic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke occurs when…
The virtual event, Navigating the Role of Family Caregivers After a Pandemic: Resources and Supports Available to Connecticut Families, takes place Wednesday, May 12th and will feature a panel discussion with participants from Caregiver Homes of Connecticut; AARP; the University of Connecticut’s Center on Aging; the Agency on Aging, South Central Connecticut; and…
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