by Sue Wallace | Jun 22, 2011 | Senior Moments
I have the right: To take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my care receiver. To seek help from others even though my care receiver may object. I recognize the limits of my own endurance and...
by Sue Wallace | Jun 22, 2011 | Senior Moments
In April 2004, the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP published the results of their comprehensive random telephone survey about caregiving, which was funded by the MetLife Foundation. The study defined a caregiver as someone who provides unpaid care to another...
by Sue Wallace | Feb 9, 2011 | Senior Moments
Caregivers are the family members and loved ones who provide care for Veterans who are living with the effects of war, disability, chronic illness, or aging. They deserve VA’s highest level of support. VA values the sacrifices caregivers make to help Veterans remain...
by Sue Wallace | Jan 12, 2011 | Senior Moments
This detailed article is adapted from an article written by a woman who had a heart attack in the hope it will help all women recognize symptoms of a potential heart attack. This woman wanted to warn women that it’s true that women rarely have the same dramatic...
by Sue Wallace | Dec 8, 2010 | Senior Moments
Some of you know I had a knee scope that went ‘bad” a couple of years ago and we (my new doctor – Dr. Joe Todd and myself) tried everything but alas nothing worked so I had total knee replacement on my right knee on April 26, 2010. I celebrated six months with my new...
by Sue Wallace | Sep 17, 2010 | Senior Moments
Maintaining a positive outlook toward life not only makes life more enjoyable, but has been proven to extend our life. A man by the name of Norman Cousins was told he had a terminal illness and had only a few months to live. He decided to try a new method to treat...
