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Online Articles
Articles on Aging for Concordia University - Nebraska
by Pamela Spahr
Making Lists: Caregiver Stress and Short Term Memory Loss
Posted October 1, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Keeping Yourself Well: Caregiving and Depression
Posted September 24, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Dementia Caregiving: Good and Bad Days During Hospice Care
Posted September 17, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Eldercare and Companion Animals: Finding Kramer the Cat
Posted September 10, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Caregiver Resources: Eldercare Professionals Who Can Help
Posted September 3, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Advance Directives and Other Legal Documents for Seniors and Caregivers
Posted July 21, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
When Caregivers Collide: Behaving Professionally in Difficult Situations
Posted July 16, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Caregiving Skills: How to Become A Great People Mover
Posted June 30, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Hospice Thoughts: What Caregivers Should Know About Palliative Care
Posted June 23, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
When Your Loved One’s Health Changes Rapidly: A Caregiver’s Challenging Day
Posted June 18, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Don’t Panic: Negotiating Health Scares With a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Posted June 9, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Caregivers: Find Ways to Say ‘I Love You’
Posted May 26, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
High-Tech Caregiving: Eldercare Medical Technology
Posted May 19, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Experiencing Everyday Joy as a Caregiver:Makeovers, Dancing and Teeter-Totters
Posted May 12, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Facing Fearful Situations With Elderly Loved Ones
Posted May 7, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Beating Stress by Remembering to Relax and Breathe
Posted April 30, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
A Beginner’s Guide to Finding Assisted Living
Posted April 21, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Resolving Family Conflict Over Eldercare
Posted April 9, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Using Your Analytical Side In Caregiving
Posted March 31, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
The Circle of Caregiving: Three Elements That Impact Care
Posted March 26, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
The Astonishing Benefits of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
Posted March 17, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Surviving The Pressure Cooker of Care
Posted March 10, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Finding the Humor in Aging and Caregiving
Posted March 3, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Dementia Caregiving: Coping With the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Posted February 24, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Denial and Guilt: A Caregiver’s Worst Enemies
Posted February 19, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Elder Abuse and Neglect: Signs, Causes, and Prevention
Posted February 12, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Balancing Your Caregiving Role With Personal and Professional Goals
Posted February 3, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Telling the Difference Between Forgetfulness and True Memory Loss
Posted January 27, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Learning to Manage a Loved One With Dementia: Beyond Plan A
Posted January 22, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Happy Generations: Recognizing Problematic Family Behavior Patterns
Posted January 20, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Elder Invisibility: Causes, Pitfalls and Solutions
Posted January 13, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Accepting Aging Elders: Families Must Act When Seniors Need Support
Posted January 8, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
When Dementia Caregivers Get Sick
Posted January 6, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Caregiver Alert: Common Scams Against Senior Citizens
Posted December 23, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Avoiding Burnout With a Caregiver Survival Kit
Posted December 11, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Making a Difference: Dementia Caregivers as a Source of Influence
Posted December 4, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Tips for Dementia Caregivers: Managing Loved Ones During the Holidays
Posted November 25, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
It Takes a Village to Care for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Posted November 18, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Medical Miracle Teams: Specialized Care for the Elderly
Posted November 11, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Understanding Dementia: A Glossary of Disorders and Diseases
Posted November 4, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Growing Old Together When One Partner Has Alzheimer’s Disease
Posted October 23, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
New Research Reveals a Genetic Connection Between Alzheimer’s Disease
and Down Syndrome
Posted October 7, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Making a House Safe and Comfortable for People With Dementia
Posted September 25, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Wandering Dementia Patients: Solutions for Caregivers
Posted September 16, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
Slowing Down: A Caregiver’s Guide to Working With Brain-Impaired People
Posted September 4, 2014 by Pamela Spahr in The Caregiver
My Alzheimer's Guide
is a service provided by CarePartner.com.
Words of Wisdom and Quick Tips for My Alzheimer's Guide
by Pamela Spahr
September’s Quick Tips
Posted September 8, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Fun Little Things to Do to Take Care of YOURSELF, Caregiver
Posted September 8, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Creating a Village
Posted September 8, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
August’s Quick Tips
Posted August 11, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Cozy and Comfortable at Home
Posted August 11, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Kramer the Kat
Posted August 11, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
A Reality Check
Posted July 14, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Are You Ready?
Posted July 14, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
July’s Quick Tips
Posted July 13, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
June’s Quick Tips
Posted June 23, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Easing Social Situations
Posted June 23, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Early State Alzheimer’s, or Dementia, or is it just Old Age?
Posted June 23, 2015 by Pamela Spahr
Audio Files
Care with Confidence - Hosted by Bryan Smith
KFAX Radio - AM 1100 - San Francisco, CA.
The Art of Communication – Featured Guest Pamela Spahr
Original broadcast date: September 13th, 2014
Family Caregiver Tips for Christmas – Featured Guest Pamela Spahr
Original broadcast date: December 6th, 2014
Available to listen online or downloadable MP3 file
Video Files
Newspaper Columns
'In Our Community' - Pamela Spahr, Guest Speaker
KMVT Silicon Valley Community Media - Mountain View, CA.
Comcast Cable Channel 15 within the service area
Dementia, Azheimer's Disease or Forgetfulness? – Hosted by Liz Holtz
Original release date: August 25, 2015
Holiday Tips for Caregivers – Hosted by Liz Holtz
Original release date: November 29, 2015
Also available online at the
KMVT 15 YouTube Channel
Silicon Valley Community Media
Various Newspaper Columns
by Pamela Spahr
Good Days and Bad Days
Published August 26, 2015 by Pamela Spahr in the Campbell Express
PDF Files
Holiday Tips for Caregivers
by Pamela Spahr
One page .pdf of helpful hints for handling the Holidays for Caregivers in English & Spanish
Click here to view "Holiday Tips for Caregivers" on the "In Our Community" show on KMVT 15
Silicon Valley Community Media
eBooks
Caregiver's Survival Toolkit
Go from Surviving to Thriving
by Pamela Spahr
Kindle Edition ebook available on Amazon
Some comments from our Readers....
“Wow! The book really grabbed me. I read it to the end last night . . .”
David H., Athens, GA.