When speaking of his childhood, (way back in the dark
ages) my college roommate told stories that made the
rest of our dorm mates speechless. As a child, he had
been the direct caregiver for both of his parents. When he
was just ten years old, he began caring for their physical
needs, doing the family books, cooking for everyone and
trying to have a childhood. As an adult he is an extremely
professional, yet caring and considerate person, but I
always felt bad for how fast he had to grow up.
Connie Siskowski was one of the first
advertisers and supporters of Today’s Caregiver magazine
when we began publishing in 1995. She had created a service
which attempted to recreate the concept of doctor house
calls (in those days, a radical thought.) Don’t worry,
these two stories do connect. Since then, Connie has gone on
to receive her Ph.D. and to create an organization dedicated
to children who are also caregivers. I bring this up
to highlight Connie’s work with the
American Association of
Caregiving Youth and The Caregiving
Youth Project (exemplified in a terrific New York Times
article earlier this week,) but also to reinforce the notion
that when it comes to caregiving, there are no stereotypes.
Only people who need and deserve our support, from whom we
can learn and teach much, as long as we are open to sharing
our stories with one another.
Tell us your stories about caregiving and kids.
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Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article |
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Linking the Past to the Present -
The Benefits of Reminiscing |
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By
Kristine Dwyer, Staff
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Uncle Joe recalls the good old days
when a Ford coupe was $500, gasoline
cost 19 cents a gallon, a postage
stamp was three cents, and penny
candy was a treat. Grandma Millie
tells stories about growing up on
the farm and walking three miles to
school every day. ....Continued
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How do you show love? Do you write
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and making sure there is milk in the fridge?
As nice as love notes can be, sometimes love is
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Guest Column |
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Fighting For Your Legs
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By Dr.
Gary M. Ansel
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Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), a condition
synonymous with the clogging of arteries in the body’s
lower extremities, is often referred to as a “silent
killer” that can bring with it potentially grave results
that include gangrene, amputation, or death. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.)
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Caretips |
Setting Limits Is The Key
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Realizing the added pressure of being a full-time
caregiver is not the only challenged faced by many. In
many cases, it is the stress of caring for a loved one,
all while maintaining a job and supporting a family. It
is at this moment where setting limits and making
choices becomes most important..
...Continued
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Carenotes |
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My
wife was recently diagnosed
with a terminal illness. There
is a lot of information
available and what to do
during treatment. However, I feel lost
because all our dreams have come
crashing around us and I find it
hard to cope with the idea of
dealing with life after she is
gone. Any suggestions?
Answer This Week's CareNote
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