Update (11/20): On November 19, after much deliberation and continued closed door negotiation, the Senate passed S. 1963, the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009 (see below) in the evening by a voice vote of 98-0. No changes were made to the bill prior to its passage. The bill has been referred [...]
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It’s a cook-free (and dirty dish-less!) Progressive Party.
Throughout the week of December 6, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. Our party also includes companies that provides services and/or products to help family caregivers.
Because no party is complete without presents, we’ve got prizes! [...]
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Are you a family caregiver with a blog?
Between December 6 and 12, be a host in our Holiday Progressive Blog Party! It’s a cook-free party; instead of dishes, we’re sharing comfort and support. Throughout the week of December 6, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer.
Are you [...]
The California Office of Caregiving (Veterans Affairs), is undertaking a pilot study of an online class/support group for family caregivers. The class is for veterans who are either giving or receiving care. To participate, you must reside in California, southern Nevada, or Hawaii, and your care recipient must be suffering from TBI, PTSD, dementia, or [...]
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Dear Denise,
I’m writing to you on behalf of my neighbors. We have walked together in the mornings and have played euchre together for 18 years.
Now one of these fabulous women is caring for her mother who is battling breast cancer. The prognosis is not good and our friend has moved in with her mother in [...]
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