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A Piece of My Mind
By: Randolph L. Markey
Special thanks to The Washington Post Tuesday, October 23, 2001; Page HE01

"I have taken the journey back to the hospital many times now, with many doctors and nurses, through a half-dozen operations on my brain. But always, ultimately, I'm alone. I have looked for..."



Geriatric Care Managers
This article was reprinted, with permission by The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.

"A geriatric care manager (GCM) is a professional who specializes in assisting older people and their families in meeting their long-term care arrangements. GCM's have training in..."



Hiring In-Home Help
By: Bonnie Lawrence
"Most caregivers of persons with cognitive disorders reach a point when they need help at home. Tell-tale signs include recognizing that the impaired person requires supervision and/or assistance with everyday activities of daily living. Caregivers also find that..."


How do I handle my elderly loved one who: Is a danger on the road but refuses to give up driving?
By: Jacqueline Marcell
"This is a serious problem that cannot be overlooked because seniors have a four times higher accident rate. It is also one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome because..."


Vitamin "H"
By: Ellen Young
"Connecting humor and Alzheimer's Disease seems like the ultimate oxymoron. Even more striking, giving ourselves permission to..."