Life Goes On, The Caregiver

 (from an article on AARP: Family Caregiving) " Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson has been placed under a conservatorship following a May 9 ruling in Los Angeles. Superior Court Judge Gus T. May found “from clear and convincing evidence that a conservatorship of the person is necessary,” and noted that the musician “consents and does not object.” Original filings said that Wilson suffered from a “major neurocognitive disorder ( such as dementia ).” Wilson’s longtime business manager, LeeAnn Hard, and manager-publicist, Jean Sievers, will serve as conservators; they have been ordered to consult with Wilson’s children regarding all material related to health care decisions, according to  court filings  obtained by  People  magazine. " read more at:  https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/financial-legal/info-2024/what-is-conservatorship.html

Many men fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until sometime in the future when they’re less busy; however, the habits we develop and maintain in our 20s and 30s end up shaping us.  That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner , Regional Medical Director of Vault Health— the first men’s telehealth company to provide performance-based treatments for physical, mental, and sexual health—who’s also an expert authority on aging successfully and integrative men’s health.  Dr. Miner has revealed several important habits that most men over 30 are NOT currently doing to improve their health and should be: * Realizing that your body is communicating with you . Becoming acutely aware of your own physical and emotional feelings is something many men neglect to do, and it has a negative impact on their health as they age. Take command of your feelings and life, and learn to take actions that steer the ship the way you want to go. * Going to the doctor when you’re no...

  The following was penned by a dear friend, Teri Hamilton, who cared for her father through his bout with dementia... He lived a wonderful - (dash) My parents have always been very independent. They both worked from an early age and they both dedicated much of their time to EMS in their community. In fact, my dad worked until early 2019 at the age of 81. He had a lengthy list of professions, Bus Driver, Security Guard, Police Officer, Medical Investigator, Court Officer, and Forensic Instructor. Along with all the “jobs” he had, he was also a son, a brother, an uncle, and a wonderful friend. However, he was most proud of the role he had as a husband and as my father. Early in 2019, I began noticing he was forgetting things that he always knew like the back of his hand. As a Forensic Instructor, he taught two classes a year at the local police academy and his presentation was on crime scene preservation. He had three cases that he used all the time and knew those presentations li...

YOU ARE NOT ALONE Be sure to reach out to your loved ones today. Remember - 📞 Help is just a phone call away: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 any time of day. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. You can also Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential. What People Who've Been Suicidal Want to Tell Someone Who's Suicidal Today https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/people-apos-ve-suicidal-want-174213773.html Back to HOME

How do we know when something is good or bad for us? As a rule of thumb, Dr. Monica Vermani, Clinical Psychologist, and author of  A Deeper Wellness: Conquering Stress, Mood, Anxiety and Traumas , tell us that “ when more days than not”  don’t feel right either because there is fighting, cold silences, or passive aggression, then it’s time to make a change.   Using this rule from Dr. Monica Vermani, who has been featured on media outlets such as  CTV News ,  News Channel 8 WFLA ,  Well and Good ,  HuffPost ,  Martha Stewart ,  CNN Health  and publishes her own  blog on Psychology Today, A Deeper Wellness , can help us take care of our mental health throughout the year:   We can learn to take care of our mental health, just as we take care of our physical health and wellbeing. If, on more days than not, you are sad, feeling depressed, lonely, isolated, suffering from high anxiety or pervasive. feelings of being lost or of hopele...

  Tips from a Psychology Performance PhD www.drhaleyperlus.com Burnout is on the rise.   A recent report from Indeed found that 52% of all workers are feeling burned out. (Source:  https://www.indeed.com/lead/ preventing-employee-burnout- report ). Burnout is very common and can result from overly demanding expectations, lack of control, lack of social support, taking on more than one can handle at work, school, or interpersonally with family and friends, or poor self-care, among other causes.  Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged and excessive stress. Burnout can affect quality of life and well-being in various ways. The consequences of burnout include but are not limited to depression, anxiety, anger, irritability, fatigue, excessive stress, increased likelihood for high blood pressure, withdrawing from family and friends, inability to do a job well, loss of motivation, increasingly negative and cynical outlook, among...

  May is National Stroke Awareness Month A stroke occurs when a blood vessel leading to or in the brain is blocked or ruptures. These blood vessels provide oxygen and nutrients to the brain. "During a stroke, the oxygen and nutrients are unable to reach the brain, therefore the brain cells die. If the brain cells die in a location that regulates a specific body function, there is the possibility that this may hinder that function from working properly. When it comes to strokes, there are three main types: ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attack. An ischemic stroke is when there is a blockage in the blood vessel and can be caused by blood clots, plaque, or other particles. On the other hand, hemorrhagic strokes happen when the blood vessels burst in the brain therefore preventing the blood flow needed to keep the brain alive. The last type is a transient ischemic attack sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” A transient ischemic attack is different from ...

  Beyond Burnout: The Exhausting Reality of Unpaid Family Caregivers (from an article appearing on the AARP website ) ' Already Toast ' author, Kate Washington, on the need for more societal support "Lessons learned During the two long, intense years Washington spent as her husband's primary caregiver and now living with his chronic illness and disability, she has seen her role ebb and flow. When I ask her what she would share with the benefit of hindsight, she offers this advice. Say, ‘Yes!’... Don't delay seeking support...   Get a reality check...   Outsource what you can...   Find a balance between privacy and openness... " read the complete article here Kate Washington  is an essayist and food writer who currently serves as the dining critic for  The Sacramento Bee . Her work has appeared in many publications, including  The Washington Post ,  Eater ,  Catapult , and  McSweeney’s Internet Tendency . She lives in Northern California....

 originally published by AARP Magazine What Happens to Your Debts After You Die? When loved ones pass away there's way too much to handle in a short time: notifying others despite feelings of intense grief; funeral arrangements; living without the departed individual; keeping or dispensing with their possessions; a potential change in income and other financial matters. And this is a just  partial list . There's also the matter of the debts the person left behind, which raises a flurry of questions. Will they be forgiven somehow? If not, how are they to be paid? What if the liabilities exceed the assets? Who is responsible for them, and under what conditions? Will debt collectors come calling? It's complicated but not insurmountable. ( read the full article ) 1. The estate should cover most bills A person's financial obligations are not automatically forgiven once they've died. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in most cases, any unpaid debts ar...

  Several years ago, while my hubs was going for Out-Pt Physical Therapy one of the other wives recommended an excellent and FREE magazine, Brain & Life , I've found it to be an excellent resource and filled with LOTS of information all about the BRAIN. Did I tell you it is FREE ? You can sign up online at  http://myblsub.com/ This month's edition features articles about Insomnia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinsons, Covid-19, nutrition and other neurological disorders. Take a look at the  Top 10 Articles of 2020 . Brain & Life ® is published 6 times per year and mailed free to interested individuals who complete the form below. Brain & Life ® en Español is published 4 times per year and mailed free with the English edition to interested individuals. an official publication of Back to HOME

  Memory loss after stroke depends on a lot of factors, but games, repetition, exercise, and a brain-boosting diet can help you recover. ( from an article on EveryDay Health ) " Memory loss  is a common  symptom of stroke , but there are things you can do to help get your memory back. Just like exercising your muscles can help improve mobility after a stroke, giving your brain a workout is a significant part of  recovery .  The extent of your memory loss can depend on how old you are, the severity of your stroke, where your stroke occurred, and even the support you have from family and friends. “Memory deficits after a stroke can vary,” says Melissa (Muller) Meyers, an occupational therapist at  MossRehab  in Philadelphia. Memory loss can take the form of  aphasia , suddenly forgetting words and losing the ability to verbally communicate, forgetting stories or conversations, or not being able to recognize formerly familiar faces or routes.......

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month:  Don’t Go Blind from Glaucoma Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the world today. More than 80,000 people go blind from glaucoma every year in the U.S., and it is the leading cause of preventable blindness in African-Americans and people from the Caribbean. Cataracts are the most identifiable cause of glaucoma.  New York City glaucoma specialist Dr. Daniel Laroche wants to remind all of us that protecting our eye health is imperative for our overall quality of life, particularly for those in high-risk groups and those with chronic ocular conditions. Dr. Laroche is also a passionate advocate for eliminating barriers to health care that exist for Black and Brown people.  It’s the new year and one of your resolutions should be to get your eyes checked, advises Dr. Daniel Laroche, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. Despite the busyness of the new year, he says it’s still important to ...