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From The Editor |
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Hangin' With The Experts
I have never gotten used to the look of
astonished disappointment in my dog, Morris’ face as
I grab my travel-worn suitcase down from the shelf
for another round of TSA tango, bad airline coffee,
and hotels which range from terrific to uncertain as
to when the room was last cleaned. Morris has even
given up trying to jump into the suitcase since he
long ago learned that he isn’t going anywhere.
On the other hand, I am quite convinced that
although my frequent trips may consist of
indeterminate challenges, the destination is always
filled with wonder and learning from the experts who
reside throughout this great land. Of course, the
experts I refer to are the family caregivers.
This is true whether I am spending the day at one of
our Fearless Caregiver Conferences or attending any
other conference concerned with caregiving to which
I am lucky enough to be invited...continued
Take
care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature Article
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Knowing the Warning Signs of a Stroke
Could be the Best Prevention |
Stroke is our nations #3 killer and our best defense is to recognize the warning signs. It is possible to decrease your chances of having a stroke through education and a healthy lifestyle. Your brain needs blood, oxygen, and nutrients to function. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that feeds the brain these vital elements becomes clogged or bursts...continued
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Guest Column |
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Post Polio Syndrome:
Recognizing the Unrecognizable |
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By Henk Snyman, MD
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, polio emerged
as a devastating epidemic that affected thousands in the United States
alone. Once the second leading cause of death behind stroke, polio stood
as an incurable, viral disease that caused severe pain, breathing
difficulties, paralysis, and in many cases, death. The virus crippled
children and adults for years until a vaccine finally became widely
available in 1955...continued
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Caretips |
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Coping Skills
The day you discover your child has
cancer, your whole life changes. No matter what the
outcome may be, you are now living on an emotional
roller coaster. When my son was first diagnosed, he was
scared and angry, and he was embarrassed to
lose his hair. The fact remained that
although he was now a cancer patient, he was
still a 14 year old teenager with all the
typical emotions, feelings and concerns... continuedShare your tip, advice resource or observation.
http://www.caregiver.com/sharing_wisdom/index.htm
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Sharing Wisdom - Caregiver Tips |
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From Staci in St. Paul, MN
I have been taking
care of my parents, 76 and 82 years old, for almost four years. I have a
family of four children and a husband. Many times, I have faced the same
problems as all of you caregivers. The only strength that keeps me going
is prayer, and leaving all the burden to God when it's too heavy. It can
be hard, but I do my best to support and love them because they are so
vulnerable. May God bless us to have the patience and strength to carry
on our mission.
From Debbie in CA
My mom has dementia; she
is bedridden following a stroke and I have been her 24/7 caregiver since
Thanksgiving 2010. My husband and I decided it was best for me to quit
my job and care for her. There have been many ups and downs, but the
hardest part is dealing with her being so combative when it comes to
diaper change and med time. My mother never called me "stupid" or swore,
and this is the hardest thing to hear now. I use earphones with my
Blackberry so I hear music playing instead of the awful words she says
to me. I don't want to remember her like that. That's not my mom. I also
try to look at pictures of her from happier times....to remember her how
she was then. That again my mom, not the person who lies in bed.
Like others have said, this won't last forever. Remember to pray;
pray that God will continue to give us all strength, patience, wisdom
and guidance as we deal with our loved ones because one day, perhaps, we
will be cared for, too.
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.
http://www.caregiver.com/sharing_wisdom/index.htm
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