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Description
This group opens the lines of communication to caregivers and how they take care of their loved ones, learn to keep active in their own interests and take care of themselves first. If we do not take care of ourselves first, there will be two of us to care for by someone else. Let's not go there.
Recent Messages
My Caregiving Experience
For National Family Caregivers Month I am writing about my experiences caring for my father who suffered from Parkinson's disease. This is the first of a 3 part series.
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posted by JohnMinNY
"Don't Lose Track of Reality"
As a caregiver, be careful not to lose track of what is right and what is wrong. You should always be treated with respect. Learn to walk away, talk to a friend or enjoy your favorite activity.
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posted by MathWiz
Help is there
I just wanted everyone to know if your spouse or parent was in the service,and you are taking care of them at home. You can get a pension from the VA to help pay for expenses.
You can apply at yo...
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posted by dennyboy
The "Alcohol Game"
If you are a caregiver of someone with a chronic disease or one who is addicted to alcohol, you will become familiar with the "alcohol game."
The game is played with drinking 2 - 6 times a week, by...
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posted by MathWiz
Fairfax Comfort Keepers
Michael and Laura Pierce, Certified Senior Advisors, own and operate Comfort Keepers, an in-home non-medical and personal care provider based in Fairfax City, Virginia. They enjoy working with seni...
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posted by ComfortKeepers
Caregiving and Promoting Independence are One
Being a caregiver, you must promote as much independence as possible with the one you are caring for. Don't spend your time pushing elevator buttons, radio buttons and picking up everything off of ...
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posted by MathWiz
Caregiver newsletter online
I subscibe to Caregiver newsletter online. Excellent writing what caregivers go through and how they can get help.
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Just passing it along,
Rose Lamatt
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posted by RmLamatt
caregiver sites
I wanted to share these sites:
www.AGIS.com
www.caring.com
www.caregiver.org
www.familycaregiving101.org
www.aarp.com
www.strengthforcaring.com
In addition Medicare Help - www.medicare.gov/caregi...
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posted by RmLamatt
Web site with good forms
www.brainline.org
I found some forms about med and other thingd that have help me hope it has some that can help you.
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posted by nanc50
National Caregivers Month
November is national caregiver mouth and on the 6th there is a web site where an internet class will be held at 2:00 pm eastern time it is an hour long. The site is:
www.thefamiycaregivers.org
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posted by nanc50
