Joseph Gary

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41Vocal music / Oral literature / Literature / Family / Caregiver / Safe

A Letter of Competency Gary Joseph LeBlanc In my estimation, there is no other disease that can tear a family apart faster than Alzheimer’s[removed]The reason for this may be due to the need of extensive care necess

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Language: English - Date: 2014-09-02 13:50:54
42Law / Medical ethics / Legal terms / Medical law / Medical terms / Advance health care directive / Surrogate decision-maker / Medical record / Power of attorney / Medicine / Health / Healthcare law

Health Care Surrogates Gary Joseph LeBlanc Every competent adult has the fundamental right to make self-determined decisions pertaining to his or her own health. This is why having a living will in place ahead of time is

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43Old age / Geriatric care management / Healthcare / Caregiver / Geriatric nursing / Medicine / Geriatrics / Health

Care Managers Gary Joseph LeBlanc A family crisis is what usually prompts the initial phone call to a care manager. A son or daughter realizes that a parent’s dementia or other health problem has reached a point to whe

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44Telehealth / Medical informatics / Medical terms / EHealth / MHealth / Health care / Health / Medicine / Health informatics

AirStrip Raises $25 Million from Innovative Healthcare Leaders to Bring the Benefits of Mobile-Enabled Healthcare to All Strategic funding round includes Dignity Health, St. Joseph Health, the Gary and Mary West Health I

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Language: English - Date: 2014-08-26 09:22:12
45Caregiver / Family

The Last Chapter of Alzheimer’s Gary Joseph LeBlanc The fears and grief that caregivers experience as they are forced to watch and wait for their loved ones to pass on to their next journey, is very difficult to put in

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46Caregiver / Dementia / Sandwich generation / Distress In cancer caregiving / Respite care in the United States / Family / Medicine / Health

Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? Gary Joseph LeBlanc My latest series of speaking events has afforded me the opportunity to hear, once again, the many voices of diverse caregivers. Their honest, heartfelt convers

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47Alcoholic beverage / Drug culture / Distilled beverage / Medicine / Drink / Wine / Brandy / Alcoholism / Alcohol / Drinking culture / Household chemicals

Alcohol and Alzheimer’s Gary Joseph LeBlanc I have often been asked for advice and/or my opinion on whether those suffering from Alzheimer’s should be allowed to consume alcohol. Once again, I have no medical degree

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48Family caregivers / Adjusted gross income / Distress In cancer caregiving / Itemized deduction / Family / Taxation in the United States / Caregiver

Tax Breaks for Caregivers Gary Joseph LeBlanc Did you know that there are tax breaks available for caregivers and/or family members who assume the financial burden of caring for loved ones? If you are a primary caregiver

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49Health / Water / Shower / Towel / Transfer bench / Bathing / Bathrooms / Architecture

Sticking to Routine Products for Bathing Gary Joseph LeBlanc For many years I’ve been writing about the importance of upholding a routine while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related diseases.

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50Health / Babycare / Nudity / Shower / Personal life / Towel / Human behavior / Bathing / Bathrooms / Hygiene

Bathing with Dignity Gary Joseph LeBlanc Feelings of pride, dignity and embarrassment loom large in the matter of bathing Alzheimer’s patients. Between the self-consciousness and loss of independence, this task must be

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