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ON-LINE “HOW-TO” VIDEOS HELP FAMILY CAREGIVERS

CANADIAN VIRTUAL HOSPICE LAUNCHES CAREGIVING VIDEO SERIES FOR NATIONAL CAREGIVERS DAY – APRIL 5, 2012 In recognition of National Caregiver’s Day, the Canadian Virtual Hospice has launched a series of 16 how-to videos to support family and professional caregivers with accessible instructions and visual demonstrations for common caregiving tasks.  The videos walk viewers through step-by-step demonstrations on topics such as safely giving a bed bath and helping with b...
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Involuntary crying or laughing: A common but frequently misunderstood problem in Alzheimer’s patients

Have you ever heard of pseudobulbar affect or PBA? If you answered no, you're not alone. Charles Darwin first described this health condition now known as PBA more than 130 years ago, but many patients and members of the medical community don't realize that this debilitating disorder may affect approximately 2 million people in the U.S. Caregivers are recognized for the critical role they play for loved ones with this disease. Caregivers wear many hats and may notice symptoms or beh...
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