In the Spotlight
from Susan Adcox
Disappearance of the Doughnut Hole Will Be Good News for Grandparents
The only kind of doughnut hole I used to know about was the delectable morsel of sugar goodness available at bakeries. Last fall I found out about a different kind,...read more
http://grandparents.about.com/b/2009/06/26/disappearance-of-the-doughnut-hole-will-be-good-news-for-grandparents.htm

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Thrifty Thursday: Good Advice from a Grandma
One of my grandmother friends once gave her daughter an excellent piece of advice. The daughter had the itch for a new car. Her mother advised her to figure out...read more
http://grandparents.about.com/b/2009/06/25/thrifty-thursday-good-sense-from-a-grandma.htm
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Uninterested Grandparents, Part Two
In March I blogged about a New York Times article about uninvolved grandparents. My reaction at the time was that it is a relatively rare phenomenon. I'm beginning to change...read more
http://grandparents.about.com/b/2009/06/24/uninterested-grandparents-part-two.htm
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About.com:Grandparents
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Living Alone Increases Risk of Developing Dementia

(Source: HealthDay News) - According to a study by Swedish and Finnish researchers, middle-aged adults who live alone are twice as likely to develop dementia or Alzheimerrsquo;s disease later in life compared to those who are married or live with a partner. And the risk is three times higher among those who are divorced or widowed.

The study included 2,000 men and women in Finland who were initially surveyed when they were about 50 years old and again 21 years later.

The findings add to a growing body of evidence that shows that social factors play an important role in brain health, and indicate that "supportive intervention for individuals who have lost a partner might be a promising strategy in preventive health care," according to Dr. Miia Kivipelto, of the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, and colleagues.

Go to full story: forbes.com

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/07/02/hscout628642.html
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The Alzheimer's Daily News

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Anniversary Gifts
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief

This coming Fourth of July marks the fourteenth anniversary of Today’s Caregiver magazine. By the way, the fourteenth anniversary present is jewelry. I’m not picky, diamonds, emeralds, whatever can fit in a mail pouch is fine with me. In reviewing the past 168 months of publishing, I am most grateful for the articles, poems and stories that have been passed over the transom by family caregivers. No knock on the care professionals, journalists and writers who have graced our pages, but nothing compares to the heartfelt intimacy and wisdom of a story which is faxed or emailed with the note “I am not a writer, so don’t laugh, but I just had to share this story.” These are always the articles which get the most response for their spot-on advice and tremendously helpful insights. So, keep those cards, letters and poems coming.

This past week has encompassed one sad passing of a public figure after another. We send our condolences to all of these families, from Ed McMahon, a caregiver and cover interview from a few years ago, to Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, Fred Travelino and of course, Michael Jackson. For all we know these people in their public personas, they also leave behind grieving parents, sons, daughters and friends who remember them as more than public figures. The Michael Jackson family saga also reminds us that no matter how old you are (or who you are,) there is no better time than the present to make sure that your family does not have the burden of trying to uncover your wishes in their time of grief. Take the time to put your advanced directives, wills and final wishes together. Sit with your adult family members to share your thoughts on these matters and let people know where the important documents are in case of emergencies.
After all, the gift of preparation is the greatest gift you can give your family in their time of need.
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Myth: Increased Doses of Painkillers Cause Death
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4 caregivers share their stories
Alice, Phyllis, Maureen, and Joe met in a caregiver support group. In this roundtable discussion, the four discuss the challenges and rewards of caring for an elderly loved one. Read more>
http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/news-292649-98.html?ic=6002
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Five Tips for Families Whose Loved One Has Just Been Diagnosed with Dementia
Dorian Martin

Unfortunately, I find myself increasingly in a situation where friends tell me that a loved one has been recently diagnosed with dementia. Read more>
http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/42/76138/families-diagnosed?ic=6037
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