By mmLearn.org A third of all older adults fall every year, but less than half of seniors discuss fall-related concerns with healthcare providers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is particularly troubling considering that falls are the leading cause of
By mmLearn.org Many wheelchair users and their caregivers are unfamiliar with proper methods for transferring to and from wheelchairs. While this task can be intimidating, it’s not insurmountable. Read on for basic information on wheelchair transfers, along with tips
By mmLearn.org If your caregiving duties become extra challenging in the late afternoon, you’re not alone. In fact, many people with dementia and Alzheimer’s experience dramatic changes in behavior during this time of day resulting in increased demands upon caregivers. The phenomenon
By mmLearn.org Approximately 75 percent of caregivers consider their caregiving situations to be highly or moderately stressful, according to The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and the AARP Public Policy Institute’s “Caregiving
By mmLearn.org on Wed, Apr 19, 2017 A former nursing assistant in Oregon was recently