Caregivers

Risk Factors of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

With the recommendations outlined in this episode, listeners will learn how to potentially reduce their risk for dementia by up to one-third. Additionally, Lisa illuminates for listeners why the link between lifestyle choices and brain disease is so profound that Alzheimer’s Disease has been nicknamed “Type 3 Diabetes.”

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Healthcare workers get assaulted frequently

Today Sheila Wilson’s guest is Tracy Phillips R.N.BSN. Tracy has worked in hospitals for many years and worked in many departments. One of Tracy’s jobs was working on safety and quality for patients and employees. Healthcare workers get assaulted frequently and it was mentioned that a survey was done that showed 70-80% of nurses alone get assaulted by patients, patient’s families, and even their friends.

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Self care

Unexpected challenges of family caregiving

“In this timely and urgently needed book, she gives readers sound, practical advice on how to meet with humanity and optimism in the bewildering array of challenges facing caregivers: where to find help, how to navigate a confusing healthcare system, how to deal with constant demands, how to keep one’s own life from being overwhelmed by new responsibilities.”

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