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From The Editor |
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Safe Census
Starting in 1790, and once every ten years hence, Census workers have
been sweeping through the United States in an effort to count its
far-flung citizenry. This is an important practice. The Census
data will be used to allocate more than $300 billion in federal funds
every year, as well as determine each state’s number of congressional
representatives. Households are actually required by law to respond to
the Census Bureau’s request for information...continued
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Feature Article |
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Can Rover Come Over? |
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By Cheryl Ellis, Staff Writer
We all love our pets, and our attachment to them varies from one
individual to another. In cases of the infirm or elderly, the
attachment to a pet may be much more intense. Individuals with
memory loss may not understand why they have to move to assisted living,
or in with a relative, let alone any problems that might come with
bringing Fido along.
Caregivers may swing from one extreme to another
in their own emotions. The part-time caregiver who can tolerate
animals during short-term visits may balk at full-time pet and person
caregiving. Although it is essential to acknowledge how you feel
about animal caretaking, it may be best to keep it to yourself until you
explore options. “Preparing” a family member to give up a pet may
take many weeks (or longer). There is emotional strain on the loved
one and caregiver during this process, as well as on the animal...continued
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January/February Issue
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Guest Column |
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A Silent Crisis:
Working
Caregivers Are Begging For Help |
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By Gema G. Hernandez, D.P.A.
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At time when private enterprises are trying to increase productivity,
reduce costs and enhance the quality of their products or services there
is a growing crisis in corporations today that is preventing them from
achieving their corporate goals. Few companies realize the
implications working caregivers have on their internal costs and their
bottom line. Still fewer companies even know where to look for these
hidden costs. Only one in seventy midsize to larger companies
knows how to address this issue...continued
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Caretips |
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Home Care Safety for the Caregiver |
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Improving support and safety throughout the home:
Have smoke detectors installed near kitchen and bedrooms
Have
safety rails in showers and tubs
Install handrails up stairs and in bathrooms
Use
non-slip flooring in kitchens and bathrooms
Remove any loose rugs
Move furniture around to create less confusion... Continued
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Carenotes |
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I have not been able to get information on the accreditation of Benefits Counselors. Does anyone know where and who has a
certificate program for the professional Benefits Counselor?
I
have tried the Administration on Aging and the Area Agencies on Aging
but no one seems to know where the official certification comes from.
There is a program in Texas and one in Pennsylvania but I can't seem
to get this piece of information.
We would like to start a
training program for volunteers in Southern California and I've been
trying to put the pieces together and then raise some money to fund
it (unless the government has some that is).
I would greatly
appreciate any help you can give me with this
Thanks for your help.
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Let's Talk -
February 2010 |
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Have you
had to cope with your loved one’s pet when he or she needed to move,
either into your home or a facility where pets are not allowed? What
solutions did you find?
Share
your story
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Educate yourself &
other caregivers on any prescription drugs given to a loved one. The
internet is wonderful to help you...continued
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