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From The Editor |
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The Seven Ds
With Mother’s Day around the corner (Hi,
Mom!), I wanted to take a moment to thank
another kind of parent who (as much as mothers)
richly deserves our appreciation. These folks
enliven each Fearless Caregiver Conference and I
am honored by their attendance. I am talking
about grandparent caregivers.
So many times,
the causes for grandparent caregiving are
attributed to what I call the Seven Ds—Death,
Disease, Divorce, Disinterest, Depression,
Dollars and Drugs. This past decade in
particular has seen a marked rise in
grandparents acting as parents across the board.
Often, they are the first safety net for
children who are abandoned and whose parents are
deemed unfit due to drugs, alcohol, violence or
mental illness. So often, the moms and dads of
these kids aren't much more than babies
themselves...continued
Take
care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article
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Clinical Trial Rundown |
By Jennifer Bradley, Staff Writer
Every caregiver hopes for a miracle for their loved one with Parkinson’s disease. The promise of new drugs or therapies making a difference is exciting. A caregiver may encourage their loved one to take the jump and become part of a clinical trial, in hopes of seeing a positive outcome. The decision, however, is ultimately left to the person living with the disease....continued
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Guest Column |
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Alzheimer's: Stepping Into The Leadership Role |
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By Daniel Kuhn, LCSW, MSW
Since the person with AD no longer possesses the
mental skills to be completely independent, a special brand of
leadership is called for. At least one person must assume overall
authority for ensuring the well-being of the person with AD but it is
best to include others too if at all possible. Much work is involved in
addressing basic physical needs like food and shelter as well as the
psychological and social needs discussed in the previous chapter...continued
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Caretips |
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Eight Tips to Managing Caregiver
Guilt
By Dr. Vicki
Guilt is a common feeling in the
landscape of caregiving. Guilt can propel you to be the
best you can be…or it can immobilize you.
For caregivers, painful feelings — such as guilt,
sadness and anger — are like any other pain. It’s your
body’s way of saying, “Pay attention.” Just as the pain
of a burned finger pulls your hand from the stove, so,
too, guilt guides your actions and optimizes your
health... continuedShare your tip, advice resource or observation.
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Sharing Wisdom - Caregiver Tips |
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From Debra
One of the things I didn't see in
the recent articles was incontinence that is due to forgetting the steps
involved. My husband with Alzheimer’s has started to pull down his
jeans/pants, but then forgets his briefs. If I wasn't in the hall
one morning, I would have never known that it would be as simple as
walking behind him and reminding, very gently, to pull his briefs down
when he sits on the toilet. This has saved me from many cleanups.
Thanks for your time. Take care and peace.
From Phyllis in Sulphur, OK
We have a
meeting where we each share our problems, grief, guilt, etc. and it
really seems to be helping us. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at
our local hospital.
I was a caregiver for my mother for 10 years during her dementia
with sundowners. I learned that playing dominos helped me watch her
progression. In the beginning, she knew to count the points. She did
this for a couple of years. She ended up playing for an hour and all of
a sudden would look at me and say, "What am I supposed to do?" She would
forget how to even play dominos. I saw the biggest change during the
last eight months of her life.
The best ideas and solutions for taking care of your
loved one often come from other caregivers. Please post your ideas
and insights and we will share them with your fellow caregivers.
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