Home health survey from University of Pennsylvania

Communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be frustrating and disheartening. However, a few simple strategies can make caregiving easier and help you continue to feel connected to your loved one.

In this interactive half-day workshop presented by the Family Caregiver Alliance, participants will learn how dementia affects a person's ability to understand and communicate. Participants will also be coached on the best ways to handle troubling behavior and how to speak with and respond to a person with memory loss.

Visit the Family Caregiver Alliance website for more information or to register.  

February is American Heart Month. This year, Million HeartsŪ is encouraging Americans to know their blood pressure. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. In fact, the roughly 70 million Americans who have high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from a stroke and three times more likely to die from heart disease. High blood pressure often shows no signs or symptoms, which is why having your blood pressure checked regularly is important.

Visit the Million HeartsŪ website for free helpful resources to Make Control Your Goal.

Spread the word about what it actually feels like when a woman has a heart attack. Don't miss your chance to order the last of the Office on Women's Health (OWH) Make the Call. Don't Miss a Beat. campaign materials. OWH is offering FREE handouts that show the seven most common symptoms of a heart attack in women. The handouts also urge women to call 9-1-1 immediately if they experience any of the symptoms.

OWH is looking for organizations that can order bulk quantities (minimum of 25) - for FREE - and share this important resource with women. To order these materials, call the OWH Helpline at 800-994-9662. But hurry, supplies are limited!

The Collaborate for Homecare Advances in Management and Practice (CHAMP) Program was the first national initiative to advance home care excellence for older people. CHAMP's valuable resources and e-presentations are still available online.