Caring for a family member with heart disease, diabetes and waiting for a heart transplant
By Roger Hilliker - June 13, 2011 12:54 PM
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I have been a caregiver for home bound senior citizens for over six years dealing with everything from Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and several other issues that affect the elderly. Recently, I have taken on the role of primary caregiver for my sister that is in need of a heart transplant.
She wears a life vest/ automatic defibulator and carries a monitor with her at all times. She also has another pack that she carries a pump for heart medicine called Milrinone. She is on the transplant waiting list at a level 1B which is close to the top of the list. Having turned 52 in March of 2011, she is quite young for these problems. Most people don't think of someone that young as one to have heart problems.
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Study Finds Working Caregivers Are More Likely to Have Health Issues
By John Mills - February 05, 2010 02:26 PM
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Being a caregiver is an incredibly stressful experience and a new study by the MetLife Mature Market Institute has some startling conclusions about its impact. The report examined employees serving as...
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Senior Care: A difficult job
By Dr. Kathy Johnson - February 01, 2010 04:17 PM
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A recent study conducted in the United States shows a majority of adults who care for their elderly parents or relatives. Individuals aged 48 onwards segregate their lives between working and care giving....
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Caregiver News Roundup Sunday January 17, 2010
By John Mills - January 17, 2010 03:13 PM
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Genetic Link Found for Parkinson’s Disease – A new study has found that a combination of genetic risks, dietary habits and other environment factors lead to the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Parkinson’s...
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