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ShirleyBOARD.com Journal Feature Helps Caregivers Connect with Family Regarding the Health of Their Aging Loved Ones
July 15th, 2007
Almost everyone knows someone older who needs a helping hand. And with the U.S. population aging and experiencing increasing numbers of age-related diseases like Alzheimer's, more people are becoming unofficial "caregivers" to elderly friends, relatives and neighbors. Fortunately, for the scores of remote caregivers who are in this difficult situation, there is a free new service called ShirleyBOARD.com. The web site enables caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities, and network with other caregivers. Caregivers decide who has access to certain information. ShirleyBOARD.com's most popular feature is the Patient Journal, which...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2007-07-15)
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