Dave is back with an episode of the AwareGiver radio show to alert caregivers to the fact that mobile emergency devices that rely on 3G are being disabled. He also talks through the Modernization of Nursing Home Facility Stafffing Bill moving

New brain maps could help the search for Alzheimer's treatments

Oct 17th, 2021 4m 33s

An international consortium involving hundreds of scientists has unveiled highly detailed maps of the brain area that controls movement.The maps reveal the location, function and appearance of more than 100 cell types found in the motor cortex

FDA Postpones Decision On Juul's Vaping Products

Sep 28th, 2021 4m 6s

The FDA Postpones A Long-Awaited Decision On Juul's Vaping ProductsThe Food and Drug Administration said it has ruled on whether some electronic cigarette products can remain on the market, but that it's also delaying action on products made by

Pufferfish Toxin Holds Clues To Treating 'Lazy Eye' In Adults

Sep 26th, 2021 4m 37s

Pufferfish Toxin Holds Clues To Treating 'Lazy Eye' In AdultsA treatment that simulates the loss of an eye may help adults with the vision impairment known as amblyopia or "lazy eye."This audio story provided to AwareGiver by NPR.--- Send in a

Best Timing For Rehabilitation After A Stroke

Sep 24th, 2021 4m 34s

The Best Time For Rehabilitation After A Stroke Might Actually Be 2 To 3 Months LaterPeople who have had a stroke appear to regain more hand and arm function if intensive rehabilitation starts two to three months after the injury to their brain

Is The Worst of Covid Over?

Sep 22nd, 2021 6m 6s

Americans may be able to breathe a tentative sigh of relief soon, according to researchers studying the trajectory of the pandemic.The delta surge appears to be peaking nationally, and cases and deaths will likely decline steadily now through t

Stuck In A Rut? Sometimes Joy Takes A Little Practice

Jun 30th, 2021 4m 5s

Content provided to AwareGiver by NPRIf you've been feeling blah recently, you're not alone. The good news is you can retrain your brain to feel happier. Here's how to shift your mood and restore your well-being.--- Send in a voice message: htt

How A Hospital And A School District Teamed Up To Help Kids In Emotional Crisis

Jun 24th, 2021 7m 26s

How A Hospital And A School District Teamed Up To Help Kids In Emotional Crisisprovided by NPRhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/05/26/1000400903/n-y-hospital-schools-aim-to-improve-kids-access-to-mental-health-providerIn 2019, the

New Device Taps Brain Signals To Help Stroke Patients

Jun 22nd, 2021 5m 44s

New Device Taps Brain Signals To Help Stroke Patientsfrom NPRhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/13/1005556094/new-device-taps-brain-signals-to-help-stroke-patients-regain-hand-functionThe Food And Drug Administration has authoriz

BREAKING NEWS : Governor DeSantis Announces Increase in Alzheimer's Funding

Jun 21st, 2021 22m 31s

Developing story. Here's the audio from a breaking news conference where Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces an increase in Alzheimer's funding. Thank you Governor Ron DeSantis! Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Monday morning 6

A New Type Of COVID-19 Vaccine Could Debut Soon

Jun 21st, 2021 4m 38s

A new kind of COVID-19 vaccine could be available as soon as this summer. - from NPRIt's what's known as a protein subunit vaccine. It works somewhat differently from the current crop of vaccines authorized for use in the U.S. but is based on a

Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic

Jun 18th, 2021 8m 3s

Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemicfrom NPRTo see a written copy of the article in this episode, visithttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/06/17/1007579073/unpaid-caregivers-were-alrea

Natural Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers

Jun 16th, 2021 32m 52s

This list was provided by the Family Caregiver Alliance (https://www.caregiver.org/resource/emergency-preparedness-checklist-caregivers/#)Emergency Preparedness Checklist for CaregiversFloods, earthquakes, tornados, snowstorms . . . wherever yo

FDA approves first new Alzheimer's disease drug in nearly 20 years

Jun 14th, 2021 8m 43s

The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the use of the experimental drug aducanumab for early phases of Alzheimer's disease The FDA approved aducanumab, also known as Aduhelm, using its "accelerated approval" program, which allow

Credit For Caring Act Provides Up To $5,000 to Caregivers

May 28th, 2021 25m 25s

Jojn Dave Happe from AwareGiver as he announces an endorsement of the Credit for Caring Act which will provide up to $5,000 to caregivers to help offset caregiving expenses and provide for technology subsidy to help caregivers taking care of pe

Caregiver 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Mar 5th, 2021 1h

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 will be on the AwareGiver Radio Show on Friday March 5th (12:00 Noon Eastern) to answer our questions on nutrition for the baby boom generation (and their caregivers).Jessica

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs Caregiver Programs

Feb 24th, 2021 32m 9s

This show is dedicated in honor of Ordinance Division Captain Lawrence John Happe Jr, who served during the Vietnam Conflict in the 126th Maintenance Battalion in Nuremberg, Germany.The Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS) prov

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AwareGiver - The CareGiver Oasis Radio Show (Trailer)

Feb 24th, 2021 53s

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Free Resources for People Over 60 and Caregivers from ElderCare.Gov

Feb 22nd, 2021 29m 37s

On the AwareGiver® Radio Show, we'll be teaching caregivers and people over the age of 60 how to connect with the ElderCare locator, a FREE network of services provided by the United States Government. The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide serv

Biden Plan to Create a 21st Century Caregiving Workforce

Feb 19th, 2021 26m 29s

Today on AwareGiver, the CareGiver Radio show, host Dave Happe talks about the highlights from President Joe Biden’s comprehensive plan to help caregivers in the United States. Titled “The Biden Plan for Mobilizing American Talent and Heart to

23 Christmas Safety Tips from BestLifeOnline.com

Dec 21st, 2020 15m 31s

23 Christmas Safety Tips You Need to Know, According to Home ExpertsFROM TENDING TO YOUR TREE TO SMART HOME SECURITY, HERE'S HOW TO STAY SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS.written by By KALI COLEMAN for BestLifeOnline.comhttps://bestlifeonline.com/christmas-s

Child Injuries Are Preventable - A Checklist On Baby Proofing Your Home

Dec 7th, 2020 53m 38s

This episode of Awaregiver - the CareGiver Oasis Radio Show is focused on preventing childhood injuries. Drawing on resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other research, Dave put together an exhaustive list of

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Gwen Bergen on STEADi Program

Aug 3rd, 2020 23m 38s

Dave is joined by Dr. Gwen Bergen with the CDC's National Center for Injury Control and Prevention to talk about the CDC's STEADi program (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries). https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/index.html--- Send in a voi

STEADi Program from the CDC (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths and Injuries)

Jul 20th, 2020 7m 55s

In the United States, falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related death among adults 65 and over.https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. There are specific things that you, as their healthcare provid

Call 211 (FREE CALL!) For Caregiver Help (with Micki Thompson)

Jul 13th, 2020 29m 32s

2-1-1 (a FREE call) provides one memorable number that connects individuals, families and employees to information about critical health and human services available in their community for every day needs and in times of crisis. 2-1-1 provides