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With so much going on our website, I’m finding myself not getting to all the places on the site I’d like to be. Specifically, I’m not as involved in our online support groups as I’d like.
So, our wonderful Karen, who cared for her mother and brother, will be helping out. She’s taking on the role of ambassador for two of our groups: General support group (everyone is welcome to join)...
It’s mid-July, which means it’s time for a summer sale. We’ve got bargains for you, including:
1. 33% Off Two Coaching Calls with Me
Normally, two 30-minute coaching calls costs $150. Today (and today only), you can receive two coaching calls for just $100. Purchase this two-call package today and then schedule your calls at your convenience, including on weeknights and weekends. For instance, you...
One-half of caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia surveyed for a new caregiver study find an equal balance of positive and negative experiences in their caregiving. One-third (33 percent) say their caregiving experience is more positive than negative.
The 2011 report, “Caregivers of Individuals with Alzheimer’s or Dementia,” which was presented at a briefing on Capitol Hill today,...
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The fourth edition of The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey is ready for purchase!
The Caregiving Years walks you through your caregiving experience, offering tips on what to do today and how to prepare for tomorrow. I came up with the idea of staging the experience fourteen years ago as I was trying to best answer the common questions asked by family caregivers: Why me? Why now?...
As you know, Caregiving.com made a move last week. And, during the move, I lost our online support groups. (Read “What I Lost in the Move“.)
After a few issues and glitches, I’m happy to say we have online support groups again! The groups are part of the site, which differs from how we used our previous groups. With the other groups, we emailed each other. Now, you can visit the site to read our...
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Do you know a family caregiver?
Chances are you do. Survey data released from the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) indicates that almost 54 million Americans provide care to an elderly, disabled or chronically ill friend or family member.
November 23 is your day to show your appreciation for the family caregiver in your life. And, it’s easy–all you have to do is give him or her a kiss!
But...
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According to TheBrainMatters.org, one in six Americans is affected by a brain disorder such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraine, autism, MS, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, ALS, stroke, and more. To help make the case for more brain research to find cures, the website is sponsoring a film festival called Neuro Film Festival.
To submit an entry in the festival, simply make a film telling your story, or...
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You may feel lonely in your caregiving role, but a report released today says you’re not alone.
“Caregiving in the U.S. 2009,” a survey of persons caring for adults, the elderly and children with special needs, found that 29% of the U.S. adult population, or 65.7 million people, are caregivers, including 31% of all households. These caregivers provide an average of 20 hours of care per...
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In support of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, AAA encourages advance planning to keep senior drivers safe and mobile as they age
Many seniors and their families will at some point struggle with a difficult decision about an older adult’s driving ability.
Is it safe for them to continue driving?
Are there tools to help them be safer?
How do we know when it’s time to hang up the keys?
What...
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Denise on Dec 6th, 2009 in
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It’s a cook-free (and dirty dish-less!) Progressive Party.
Throughout the week of December 6, we stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. To close out our party with a bang, two of blog party participants will join me today at Noon on Table Talk; listen to our live show here.
Because no party is complete without presents,...
Anna Stookey, our feel-good expert who joins us monthly on Your Caregiving Journey, is holding a one-hour free teleclass to help us avoid holiday over-eating. Here are the details:
Over the Strudel and Through the Nog:
The Body Reunion Solution to Avoiding Holiday Overeating
9:30am PST/12:30pm EST on Saturday, December 19th
Tune in before you go off to do your holiday shopping!
We’ll explore how to:
*Steer...
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Denise on Dec 3rd, 2009 in
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American Recovery and Reinvestment Funds are being used to promote the national research efforts to better understand, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, has targeted promising areas of research in granting the awards, such as new and ongoing studies to identify additional risk factor genes associated with...
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Denise on Dec 1st, 2009 in
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We’ve got special activities coming up in December. Santa has his list; we’ve got ours:
On Twitter:
Gratitude Tuesday: Share a gratitude each Tuesday in December; use this hashtag: #carethanks. We’ll give away an autographed copy of Take Comfort, written by Denise, to one tweeter each Tuesday.
What’s bugging you? At 3 p.m. CT on Fridays, we share what’s bugging us. Use this hashtag: #carevent...
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Denise on Nov 22nd, 2009 in
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Meg Cooch, MPP, director of programs and operations for National Alliance for Caregiving, provided the following update about legislation that would impact family caregivers. If you support this legislation, contact your Senators as soon as possible to ask for their support. We’ll provide updates as we receive.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE – S. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
The Senate voted...
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Denise on Nov 19th, 2009 in
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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 to the House Committee on Veterans Affairs; action is not expected until after Christmas....
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(Editor’s Note: On a regular basis, we invite healthcare professionals and family caregivers to write a guest blog. We asked Ashley Varner, MSW, MBA, senior director/caregiving programs for Cancer Support Community to share information about Cancer Caregiver Day, November 16.)
When a person you care about is diagnosed with cancer, you, your family, and your friends may be thrown into a state of disbelief. It is a...
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Are you over 60 and caring for a loved one with heart failure?
Please, tell us about your experience and earn $50!
The Oregon Center for Applied Science is developing a DVD to help seniors who care for a senior who has heart failure. To do a good job with this, the staff is interviewing caregivers about how to make their lives easier. Expect the interview to last an hour. Your input may help other caregivers take...
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(Editor’s Note: The White House Office of the Press Secretary issued the following proclamation on Oct. 30.)
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another. In difficult times, Americans come together to ensure our loved ones are comfortable and safe. Whether caring for a parent,...
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The Health Communication Master’s of Science Program at Chapman University in Orange, Calif., is conducting a research study that examines interpersonal communication patterns of people who have provided unpaid long-distance care to an individual who is age 55 or older in the past year.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about your interactions and experiences as a distant caregiver. Volunteers are needed...
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November is National Family Caregivers Month, 30 days of gratitude and appreciation for you and all you do. (Read President Obama’s Proclamation.)
We’re celebrating with you; here’s what’s happening:
On Twitter:
Tip Tuesday: Share a caregiving tip that works for you; use this hashtag: #caretip. One tweeter on November 3 will win a Kiss a Caregiver Day mug; on November 10, one tweeter will...
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Diane, wheelchair-bound as a result of a severe stroke five years ago, described herself as “hell on wheels.” Her description became her daughters’ inspiration for Diane’s Halloween costume; they decorated Diane’s chair with flames and a pitchfork; Diane picked out a bright red sweat pant outfit to wear. A sign on the wheelchair reading...
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Denise on Oct 13th, 2009 in
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The Caregiving Years Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey
The Caregiving Years helps family caregivers of aging relatives answer these questions: Why me? Why now? What now?
Follow the journey of two family caregivers as they make their way through the six stages of caregiving. The handbook includes pages for your thoughts and insights, as well as two tip sheets for quick references to the stages,...
