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From The Editor |
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The Caregiver Test
Dear Gary,
“I have an elderly mother who lives in assisted
living, but I visit her at least twice weekly to
take her to appointments, the hair salon, eat
out, etc. I am amazed at those featured in
your newsletter, on your Web site and in your
magazine who sacrifice SO much. I don't think I
could do that. Then I started wondering, is this
a 'dirty little secret'? If it hasn't been
discussed, I think it should be. There are those
of us who either cannot or will not, for various
reasons, take on the huge job of daily
caregiving. I treasure the time I have
left with my mom, and we joke about a lot of
things related to aging; but I also know it
would be a strain on both of us to live
together.“
I share this letter from a reader because it
highlights an issue about which I am quite
serious. There are NO textbook perfect
caregivers or caregiving situations. We are all
just trying to do the best we can on a daily
basis for those we love who are in need...continued
Take
care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article
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Prescription Drug Programs
for Caregivers
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By Marie Santangelo, Staff Writer
As caregivers know, not all loved ones may
qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. This puts some medications, especially
newer ones, out of reach. Patients in need of help with drug costs
need to look at a variety of sources.
One surprising resource is the company
that produces the medication.
Depending on the physician, you may find
yourself waiting behind numbers of pharmacy reps
in the office. It’s not such a bad thing when
your doctor gives free samples of medications
that may help do the trick...continued
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Guest Column |
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Understanding Challenging Behavior
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By Sharon Roth Maguire MS, APRN-BC, GNP, APNP
While being a caregiver to unusual
or so-called “difficult” behaviors, it is quite common
for persons with dementia to display these types of
behaviors and while many of these behaviors are
predictable, like repetitive questioning, pacing,
forgetting how to use common objects, etc., there are
others that are more upsetting to both the caregiver and
the individual with dementia. Agitation in the form of
shouting, pushing, resisting care; spitting out food;
urinating in inappropriate places, disrobing; wandering,
etc., are the kinds of behaviors that are truly
unsettling and should prompt investigation....continued
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Caretips |
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Assisted Living Communities Checklist
Please use the following checklist to assist you in comparing assisted
living communities. Ideally, both caregiver and care recipient will be
involved in the selection process. It will make the adjustment to a new
environment easier, and help your loved one continue to be part of the
planning process.
Evaluating the Assisted Living residence as you
tour the facility.
- Do you like the location and outward appearance of the facility?
...continued
Share your tip, advice resource or observation.
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Carenotes |
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My husband had a stroke seven weeks ago. He cannot speak. He can move
around, but he sleeps all the time and will not eat. He has been on an
anti-depressant for a week and I am seeing an improvement. However, he
is so forgetful, he cannot remember to even wash his hands. I am not
sure of the damage he has suffered. We are poor and on Medicaid.
Trust me, there is no hope through that! I am trying to do what I can
and cannot find ANY support group in my area. My husband is 53 years old
and he acts more like a five-year-old. HELP ME, PLEASE.
CL
Angier, NC
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