by Chandra McFarlen | Oct 29, 2024 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
I was recently looking at some research on Fall Prevention when I came across a grant impact summary by AltaPointe Health Systems. Under the “Lessons Learned” section, I read about an evidence based program that I personally had not heard of before:...
by Chandra McFarlen | Sep 27, 2024 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources
Sarah Carey with the Area Agency on Aging of West Central Texas spoke to our Caregiver Support group this week, and I was just blown away by the amount of resources and help they provide free of cost. Each time I speak with them, I learn about something new. One of...
by Chandra McFarlen | Sep 16, 2024 | Aging Resources, Caregiver Resources, PGC Library
FROM THE PUBLISHER: Copyright 2024 AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A revolutionary and much-needed exploration of Alzheimer’s and how patients and their caregivers can take back control from this insidious disease. A significant portion of our...
by Chandra McFarlen | Sep 4, 2024 | Aging Resources, Careers in Aging, Caregiver Resources
The Pruett Gerontology Center’s Aging Simulation includes activities that help students understand how older adults are sometimes perceived as stereotypes instead of valued individuals. The goal is to make students more aware of their own perceptions while...
by Chandra McFarlen | Aug 28, 2024 | Caregiver Resources
Caregiving is not for the faint of heart! It can be very rewarding as we honor our loved ones. However, it can also be isolating, stressful, and increase our own risk of developing health issues when we are constantly putting others’ needs ahead of our own. Yesterday,...
by Chandra McFarlen | Jun 3, 2024 | Caregiver Resources
Abilene Police Department recently announced a program geared towards helping individuals with conditions that may make them more vulnerable to becoming lost or disoriented like Alzheimer’s and dementia. “By creating a comprehensive database, the...
