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From The Editor |
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C.P.R.
I have a confession to make. I am actually
quite addicted to books by business gurus, you know the type,
“Swim with sharks without ripping your pajamas, “Learn to better
yourself in every way in 200 pages,” or “The greatest business
advice you will ever buy is within these pages.” I know, it's
kind of a guilty pleasure, but I really like the attitude the
folks have. Upbeat, positive and with a slew of guides, Top Ten
lists (I guess I’m guilty of that, as well) and acronyms, like
c.o.m.m.i.t. (Conscientiously Obtain Many Material and Important
Things), or the ABC’s of Winning (attention, brains and cash),
well, these aren’t so great, but you get the point.
Actually, these business thinkers got me
thinking about how much being a family caregiver is like running
a small business. You have skills that must be learned. You need
to successfully interact with a larger system You must enroll
others in the success of your caregiving and you have an
all-encompassing goal, in this case, it is providing the best
care possible for your loved one(s). I guess you can call your
company “Caring R Us, incorporated.”
I also think we deserve our acronyms as
well. And the first one I came up with should be used as a way
for us to think of ourselves as caregivers. C.P.R. No, not,
cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation (although, we all need to learn
the technique) but, Consistent, Persistent and Resistant.
Consistent, because as your loved ones advocate, you need to not
only be consistently aware of his or her situation, but you must
react to the healthcare community with clear thinking
consistency. Persistent, this needs little explanation, because
I think anyone reading this column is already persistent in
demanding the best care possible for their loved one and
Resistant, not only to any forces opposing the best care for
your loved one, but to anything that gets in the way of you
taking care of yourself as well.
Now, if only we can get someone to raise our
salaries as family caregivers, we’ll be in business.
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature
Article |
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Understanding Urinary Incontinence
for Today's Caregiver |
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Jacek L. Mostwin, MD,DPhil
& Rene Genadry, MD |
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Thanks to a growing awareness of the physical problems
and social repercussions of urinary incontinence, more
and more people—including doctors—are taking
incontinence seriously. ...Continued
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Additional
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The FDA's Role |
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By: Helen
Hunter, ACSW, CMSW
How many times have you sought a prescription only to
find it has not been FDA-approved and isn’t covered by your
insurance?
....Continued
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Caregiver Story |
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PERS
Caregiver Stories |
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By:
Hilary Gibson, Staff Writer |
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Many
long-distance caregivers find a PERS to be a good way of
keeping-up with their loved one, as well as helping them
to maintain their independence. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.)
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Caretips |
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Relax |
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By
The Staff
at Caregiver Media Group
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People -- sometimes friends,
relatives, helpful technicians at the doctor's office, concerned
co-workers-- are always telling us, "reduce your stress, sweetie, and
you'll feel better."
...Continued
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Carenotes |
I am trying to get information on financial
aid for elderly care. I take care of my grandmother. She has
been my dependent for the last 10 years. I was informed by a
friend that there are programs that provide financial support
for family members taking care of their elderly. My grandmother
has been diagnosed with dementia and beginning stages of
emphysema. Can you help me to find the appropriate contact
(s)? I thank you for your time.
ZP
Answer This Week's CareNote:
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