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Monthly "Twitcap": Re-Cap of @brightstarcare in December

  
  
  

In case you missed them, or maybe you're not even on Twitter yet, we wanted to re-cap all of @brightstarcare's Tweets for the month of December. We strive to share helpful articles, tools and Websites and hope the following will be of value to you. Enjoy!   

Alzheimer's caregiving: Organizations offer help http://ow.ly/QU4Z

Sometimes the holidays mean having serious conversations with aging family memebrs. Tips for good communication: http://ow.ly/QQKT

RT @aarpbulletin At Risk for Bone Fracture? - Everyone's bones thin with age. So who should use bone-enhancing drugs http://ow.ly/QQwg

For all of those who celebrated, how was your holiday? What, if anything, will you do differently for the new year?

Grandchildren can make perfect housemates http://ow.ly/QrVT

What is your New Year's resolution? http://ow.ly/OYFY

Much rest and relaxation to all of you this holiday season, especially caregivers http://ow.ly/OYDN

Did you know? Although unproven, a diet rich in foods containing vitamin E may reduce the severity of a stroke.

RT @shellyasun Accessibility for a worry-free celebration http://ow.ly/OYwY

Don't know what to get a family member who lives far away? Give the gift of Skype to stay connected! http://ow.ly/OYvl

RT @aarpbulletin RT @taracoates: For end-of-year donations, make sure your money helps as many as possible. http://bit.ly/8qB1Jm

Wow - that's a long time! Caregiving is such a challenge. RT @ElderCareRN The average length of caregiving is 8 years (via @davidsthompson)

The keys for a stress-free holiday season http://ow.ly/OYtP

Are you happy? http://ow.ly/Oftu

True happiness at any age http://ow.ly/Nyom

So true! RT @PaulaFarris It may be the "most wonderful time of the year," but if you feel sad from dementia caregiving talk to someone.

Boomers are changing with the times http://ow.ly/NsO6 

Social Health: iPhone app finds doctors across the country http://ow.ly/N9eb

RT @shellyasun The importance of family time makes finding fun activities for everyone to enjoy critical http://ow.ly/MNns

Stress less this holiday season http://ow.ly/MNkJ

Interesting article about a cholesterol drug... for people without high cholesterol http://ow.ly/MNiB

Trading home equity for cash http://ow.ly/MNi6

Are you keeping up with washing your hands and getting enough sleep to keep your immune system strong? http://ow.ly/KXpS

@aarpbulletin Mystery Disease: Is it Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or NPH? http://ow.ly/KXeo

Tips for reducing stress and boosting your mood - even in winter! http://ow.ly/KGzR

RT @shellyasun Seasonal depression is very real, but is light therapy the answer? http://ow.ly/KFRK

The importance of istening to eachother - a tragic story http://ow.ly/KFNJ

Can coffee fight prostate cancer? http://ow.ly/Kpca

RT @ourparents Family Caregivers To Seniors- Who are they? http://wp.me/pxE4Y-85

HOW TO: Using Lifeline to Monitor Caregiver Response http://ow.ly/KjPe

My Football Game' Lets Disabled Gamers Go Deep http://ow.ly/JZjn

Insulin devices being discontinued http://ow.ly/JTk0

RT @AgingTechnology Smart-Room Project Opens Doors For Seniors: http://ow.ly/JzWC

Easy modifications can make for a less stressful holiday season http://ow.ly/IEHt

Boomers: Take it easier! http://ow.ly/IDqh

 

RT @nytimeshealth Patient Money: Knowing What's Worth Paying for in Vitamins http://ow.ly/Iyxk

"What the Tweet?!" A "Twitcap" of November Tweets http://ow.ly/Idc3

Don't fall prey to this health insurance scam http://ow.ly/HYIN

Great article RE: family caregiving highlights a phenomenon that is becoming more and more prevalent http://ow.ly/HR1S Is this your reality?

Is your Web browser accessible? http://ow.ly/HQSk

Very true, thx for sharing! RT @PaulaRobinson Like happiness, loneliness is contagious http://ow.ly/HF27 #health #attitude

Is family caregiving a women's issue? http://ow.ly/HBYN

Senior Scams: Health Insurance Con http://ow.ly/HyiX

Boomers seeing an increase in disability? http://ow.ly/Hwrr

@MerrilyO thanks for the RT!

RT @aarpbulletin Diabetes Rate To Double in 25 years - Cost of care could triple http://ow.ly/HvdE

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