Topic: Caregiver

Marsha Blackburn Report: COVID-19 Vaccine Progress in Tennessee

December 20, 2020 |

Washington, D.C. – Tennessee is a strong leader in the fight against COVID-19 Coronavirus. This week in Lebanon, I joined Cold Chain Technology for the launch of their new manufacturing and distribution facility in our great state.

With their help, Tennessee will lead the nation in distributing the COVID-19 Coronavirus vaccine. Already, the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine are being administered to frontline caregivers at hospitals across the state.

In addition, the FedEx Memphis hub has been instrumental in distributing the vaccine.

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn visits Cold Chain Technology.

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American Heart Association says Caregivers of Black Stroke Survivors spend more time; but report more positive outlook

March 2, 2017 |

American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report

Dallas, TX – Despite providing more hours of care, caregivers of black stroke survivors reported a more positive perception of caregiving than caregivers of white stroke survivors, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

The study found black stroke survivors received an average of 11 more hours of care than white stroke survivors. There was little difference in the unmet needs of the black and white stroke survivors.

Black stroke survivors were more likely to have a caregiver and received more hours of help per week. (American Heart Association)

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Frazier Allen: Caring for Your Loved One – The Three Stages of Decline

By Frazier Allen | September 29, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that includes three basic stages: mild, moderate, and severe.

Denial is one serious challenge families often face with Alzheimer’s. Due to the progressive nature of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have a limited window in which they will be able to articulate their wishes for future care, living arrangements, finances, and legal matters.

For this reason, it’s important for families to discuss their concerns and work through this denial phase in the mild stage of cognitive decline.

If you suspect a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline, it’s critical to discuss financial, legal and caregiving plans immediately.

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Alzheimer’s Poem: Do Not Ask Me to Remember

June 16, 2016 |

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Clarksville, TN – Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.

In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s.

The following poem is for all the caregivers out there.

Alzheimer’s Poem: Do Not Ask Me to Remember

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Frazier Allen: Caring for Your Loved One – The Three Stages of Decline

By Frazier Allen | June 12, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – If you suspect a loved one is experiencing cognitive decline, it’s critical to discuss financial, legal and caregiving plans immediately.
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that includes three basic stages: mild, moderate, and severe.

Denial is one serious challenge families often face with Alzheimer’s. Due to the progressive nature of the disease, people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia have a limited window in which they will be able to articulate their wishes for future care, living arrangements, finances, and legal matters.

For this reason, it’s important for families to discuss their concerns and work through this denial phase in the mild stage of cognitive decline.

Start the conversation – Talk with your loved one about financial, legal, and caregiving plans. The earlier planning begins, the more involved your loved one will be in the process.

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Frazier Allen: 10 Symptoms of Caregiver Stress

By Frazier Allen | June 10, 2016 |

Clarksville, TN – It’s important to be aware of caregiver burnout. You cannot provide effective care if you neglect your own physical and mental well-being.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can take a physical and emotional toll. As demands grow, caregivers often report feelings of sadness, stress, guilt, anger, isolation, and depression. The Alzheimer’s Association® has prepared a list of ten signs of caregiver stress. A strained caregiver is unlikely to provide quality care to a friend or loved one with dementia.

Caring for a loved one can take it’s toll on the Caregiver.

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Elder Care & Elder Rage: Know the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

July 14, 2009 |

For eleven years I pleaded with my elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I hired to help him sighed in exasperation, “Jacqueline, I just can’t work with your father—his temper is impossible to handle. I don’t think he’ll accept help until he’s on his knees himself.”

My father had always been 90% great, but boy that temper was a doozy. He’d never turned it on me before, but then again I’d never gone against his wishes either. When my mother nearly died from an infection caused by his inability to continue to care for her, I flew from southern California to San Francisco to try to save her life—having no idea that in the process it would nearly cost me my own. «Read the rest of this article»

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