Caregiving Blog: What Is the Role of a Caregiver
What is the role of a caregiver? In simple terms, a caregiver is a family member or a paid caregiver who helps a sick, elderly, or disabled person. Another word for a caregiver is a helper. Family members who help aging parents may not be familiar with the term... Read moreFinding the Fountain of Youth: Caloric Restriction to Extend Human Lifespan
Interview with Dr. Eric Ravussin, Director, Nutrition Obesity Research Center, Pennington Biomedical Research Center Louisiana State University (podcast 11:51 playing time) Click the Play button below to listen: Return to Health... Read moreCaregiving Blog: Chronic Disease Risks and Making Good Choices
Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG, CGThe prevalence of chronic disease in the United States is skyrocketing. Diagnosis occur with little or no explanation by physicians of the long-term effects of the disease. Aging adults—of all ages—refuse to act on physician... Read moreCaregiving Blog: Activities of Daily Living Signs of Decline in Aging Adults
A decline in the ability to complete activities of daily living is a sign that an aging adult may benefit from assistance to support well-being and safety. Activities of daily living are tasks that most of us complete each day with ease. For example, eating or... Read moreCaregiving Blog: 10 Tips for Seniors to Create a Positive Attitude Toward Aging and Health
When asked how old they feel specific to health and aging, many senior citizens report a number lower than their actual age. This self report confirms a positive attitude and belief that good health can delay the negative effects of old age. Other seniors report... Read moreListen to Podcasts of The Caring Generation Radio Program
