Most Recent Posts from May, 2018 May 30, 2018 Professional Caregiver Burnout: Checklist, Symptoms, Prevention Dear Allegra: I am a professional caregiver. For the last 5 years I have been working exclusively with seniors who have Alzheimer’s. Since I lost my grandfather to the disease almost fifteen years ... Read More May 23, 2018 Online Caregiver Support Groups: List of Options Dear Allegra, As the primary caregiver for my father, I find myself more than a little overwhelmed much of the time. Part of the time my stress is tied to not feeling like I’m doing a very good job ... Read More May 22, 2018 Fatty Liver Diet: Menu, Plan, Recipes Eating the wrong foods can damage your liver as much as alcohol. When your body stores too much liver fat, the result is inflammation, scarring, and permanent damage. Even if things don’t go as far as ... Read More May 17, 2018 Confusion and Anxiety in the Elderly at Night When the sun goes down, the feeling of unease can creep into anyone’s mind, but the evening hours can cause both confusion and anxiety in the elderly for a number of reasons, so for caregivers, it’s ... Read More May 16, 2018 Professional Caregivers: What to Wear on the Job Dear Allegra, I just finished the classes and training to become a professional caregiver. Now I am in the process of interviewing with several different home care agencies. My question for you is: ... Read More Page 1 of 2