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From The Editor |
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No Foolin’
Today, Ms. Oneida Jones opened her front door to see her estranged
sister-in-law Gladys standing on the front porch holding a picnic basket
which was filled to the brim with Oneida’s mother’s favorite foods and
drink. “I have seen the light,” said Gladys, “and finally realize
all you go through as a family caregiver. I am sorry for my
ignorance and have come to take Mom to the park so you can have the day to
do whatever you want, as long as you have fun.”
Throughout the day in
Oneida’s state and across the nation, in fact across the world, the same
scene played out. Family members and long lost friends came by to see
what they can do to help as we care for our loved ones...continued
Take
care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article |
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The New 'Female Problem' |
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By Patricia Grace
In the halls of the nation’s businesses, the hushed whispers which
were once reserved for gossip and Monday morning quarterbacking now echo
the despair stressed out women are feeling in their role as caregivers.
While men do represent a growing percentage of today’s caregivers, the
role is still largely filled by women. In what could be considered the
new “female problem” in the workplace, male management does not have the
tools to adequately discuss and remedy this female ailment.
Caregiver Stress Defined
An individual’s face may not readily
give away clues that they are suffering from caregiver stress, but a
quick look at their employee attendance record will reveal absenteeism
due to their work as a caregiver for an aging loved one. The fact that
this individual has a higher utilization of the healthcare benefits and
increased prescription plan participation for stress-related disorders
may also warrant their classification as a caregiver...continued
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March/April Issue
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Guest Column |
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Enjoying Special Occasions
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By Jennifer Kay, L.C.S.W.
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Holidays and special occasions can bring out the best and the worst
in us. The prospect of wonderful, happy times abound, filling us with
somewhat unrealistic hopes for our relationships. We are often
disappointed by how these special occasions turn out. Add to the normal
tensions of holidays, the image of someone you love being ill or
incapacitated, and you have the makings of very difficult times. Many
times we wish we could just disappear until the holidays are over.
Caregivers may have unusually high expectations during holidays and
special occasions. Knowing that this might be a last birthday,
anniversary, Thanksgiving, Hanukah etc., caregivers may feel enormous
pressure to make this time especially significant. The care giving
family faces the normal tensions families experience in the holiday
season, but their resources are usually depleted, energy levels are low
and free time is limited...continued
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Caretips |
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Bed Safety in the Elderly
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Few if any tasks as a caregiver needs to be as done responsibly and
efficiently as does helping your loved one in and out of bed.
Establishing a ritual that you and your elderly loved one can follow
will ensure the best possible care. Depending upon your loved one’s
flexibility and maneuverability, you may or may not be their sole means
of movement in and out of bed. Here are some helpful hints to think
about as you tend to your loved one’s need for more help in and out of
bed...continued
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Carenotes |
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My mom is 87 years old, very overweight, barely ambulatory and in
poor health. I am at work most of the day and I have a cousin who
helps me to care for her when she can. Mom wears a Life Alert and
accidentally sets it off several times per week. My cousin is on my
mother's "in case of emergency" contact list for Life Alert but lives
pretty far away. Does anyone have any suggestions to keep her
from setting it off accidentally?
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Let's Talk -
March 2010 |
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My husband is in a nursing home and I have become friends with a man
whose wife is also a resident. We have spent time together listening
to music in the day room of the facility and attending afternoon and
evening programs there.
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Finding help through the V.A. and local Elder Care services has been
invaluable. I have been the sole caretaker for my invalid mother for over
10 years...continued |
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