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Consumer Health Minute: Caregiving

Posted by on November 7th, 2024 0 comments Tags: , ,

We often think of caregivers as those helping older adults but many caregivers are also helping those with chronic health conditions such as cancer or those with developmental disability such as cerebral palsy. Caregivers can be short term or long term and for a variety of needs. Many caregivers are family members or neighbors or… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances

Nov

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Consumer Health Minute: Alzheimer’s Disease

Posted by on November 3rd, 2023 0 comments Tags: , , , , ,

Over 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s Disease, according to the  Alzheimer’s Association’s most recent annual report. This report is packed with information you might find helpful as a large part of our population continues to age, many with Alzheimer’s or related dementias. Here are just a few facts from the report: Deaths from Alzheimer’s have… Read More »

Posted in: Consumer Health, Health Observances

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Announcing November 2022 NNLM Reading Club: Caregiving

Posted by on November 1st, 2022 0 comments Tags: , , ,

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is an often overlooked, but important public health issue that affects many peoples’ quality of life. Caregivers aid with another person’s social and health needs. This may include help with one or more activities important for daily living such as bathing and dressing, paying bills, shopping, and providing… Read More »

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