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  1. Denise

    Food

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    | Weekly Comforts
    June 7, 2010
    When a fridge is full with food, a house feels rich. When it’s empty, the house feels poor. Are you full of the food which helps you feel your life’s riches? Food which can help you feel full includes: –Friendships which support; –Quiet time which calms; –Touch which gives love;...
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  2. sharon

    Conflicting Emotions and Blessings

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    | Sharon's Blog
    June 6, 2010
    My heart is filled with so many conflicting emotions tonight. I still feel burdened by the fact that I know we have taken another step backwards in my husband’s disease. Just the fact that I have to help him every time he goes to the bathroom so we don’t endanger...
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  3. Dilys

    June 6

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    | Dilys' Blog
    June 6, 2010
    First I want to thank everyone for the kind comments on my last post. I’ve been really off the computer lately because of carpal tunnel. Tomorrow I go to see a wrist specialist and I want to set surgery for July. Enough pain! Mum started talking again! Why, we don’t...
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  4. Denise

    If… You Could Minimize a Worry, Which Would It Be?

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    | If...
    June 6, 2010
    Two weeks ago, Karol Ward joined us for our book club discussion of her book, “Worried Sick, Break Free from Chronic Worry to Achieve Mental and Physical Health.” During our discussion, I asked Karol: How does the worry about caregiving differ than other times you’ve worried? Karol spoke about the...
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  5. Bette

    “Safe and Sound”

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    | Bette's Blog
    June 5, 2010
    We often say to someone who has been on a long trip, “I’m glad you’re back, ‘safe and sound’”.  Before I got out of bed this morning, I was thinking about what it might be like to feel “safe and sound” in caregiving. Caregivers often are not able to take a...
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  7. Denise

    How… Will You Be Happy Today?

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    | How?
    June 5, 2010
    It’s Saturday, the day we take a moment to do something which brings us happiness. The moment could be spent in quiet, with a friend, with a good book, in your garden, with your caree, with another family member. I am happy when I see one of the garden photos...
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  8. Denise

    Friday Fun: Give Us the Guffaws

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    | Caregiving Guffaws
    June 4, 2010
    It’s Friday, so let’s share some funnies. What’s a humorous experience that’s happened to you in your caregiving role? It could be something that happened years ago or just yesterday, as long as today it makes you giggle. We’ll giggle with you. Please share in our comments section. And, we’ll...
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  11. Denise

    Call for Participants for Early Memory Loss Research Study

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    | In The News
    June 3, 2010
    The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Grand Opportunity (ADNI GO) needs volunteers to participate in a research study to better understand the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. The study is looking for volunteers experiencing early signs of memory loss. By being able to recognize changes in the brain, scientists hope to treat...
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  12. Denise

    2010 Family Caregiver Survey Results

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    | Annual Survey
    June 3, 2010
    What’s caregiving like for you? We asked and you told us. Listen to our webinar, led by Denise Brown, which shares the survey results here. For $9.95, you also can purchase a PDF of the survey report which contains results and write-in answers. Click the “Buy Now” button, below, to...
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  13. Denise

    Tell Us: What Do You Force?

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    | Tell Us
    June 3, 2010
    Helping my mom put away groceries has become an eye-opening experience. Her cabinets are very organized; you can easily find what you need. All is organized by a caring hand. But then I watch my mom re-fill the napkin holder. She’ll grab a large stack of napkins and then shove,...
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  14. Denise

    When… Did Insensitivity Leave You Speechless?

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    June 2, 2010
    Yesterday, Bette shared a comment she received which may take the cake when it comes to insensitive comments: “A lady stopped in (we both do volunteer work for the same organization) to ask me if I would like to participate on a more regular basis,” Bette wrote. “Right now, because...
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  15. Denise

    13 Community Colleges Win Awards for Caregiving Training

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    | In The News
    June 1, 2010
    The International Longevity Center, with support from MetLife Foundation, has selected 13 community colleges to receive $15,000 grants for caregiver training programs. The 2010 Community College Training Initiative grants are part of the Caregiving Project for Older Americans, a partnership of the International Longevity Center and the Schmieding Center for...
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  17. Denise

    2000 Family Caregiver Survey Results

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    | Annual Survey
    June 1, 2010
    We recently released our 2010 Annual Family Caregiver Survey results. We thought it would be fun to take a look ten years ago at our 2000 survey results. In 2000, 63 family caregivers completed our survey. What follows is a synopsis of the survey, which asks about demographics, community service...
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  18. Denise

    2000 Survey Results: What Life Lesson Learned?

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    | Annual Survey
    June 1, 2010
    In our 2000 Family Caregiver Survey, we asked survey respondents: What has been your greatest lesson learned as a result of your caregiving experiences? Respondents said: That we all can be in the same situation. Try to be kind, understanding and help them to make their time enjoyable. No matter...
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