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In The Cone
Our condolences to those who lost loved ones in
the hurricanes of the past two weeks, either in
the tropics or in the Gulf Coast. We are
all grateful that Hurricane Gustav was no
Katrina, but the days after any storm are when
so many lives are lost, so I ask our friends in
the affected areas to remain vigilant and safe.
As I write this column, we in South Florida are
actually “in the cone” of two tropical systems
with two more right behind them. The cone refers
to the area of uncertainty in which a hurricane
is projected to move. We all tend to
follow the line down the middle of this area
when watching the weather maps on T.V., but
hurricanes are seldom so willing to fall in line
until shortly before they land. Having lived
through all but one hurricane in this area since
I was born, including Andrew and Wilma, I know
that even at the last moments before landfall,
hurricanes can have a mind of their own.
Of course all areas of the country have their
natural challenges, from earthquakes to floods
to extreme weather and all of these natural
events demand respect and require preparation.
In order to reduce our own Caregiving Cones
of Uncertainty, I suggest the following:
- It pays to be prepared. If you are
not a caregiver, you never know when you will
get that phone call in the middle of the night
informing you of a loved one’s illness.
When my dad took ill, I remember sitting on
the floor of my parents living room, searching
through boxes of papers, trying to find the ones
I needed. Two weeks earlier he was a
healthy 59 year old retiree, who had always
handled our family’s finances, with no thought
that we would soon be at a loss for what to do
upon his sudden illness.
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Like a hurricane, you never know
where the next healthcare challenge will strike.
Do you have all of the Advanced Directives in
place for your loved one? That’s great,
now what about you? Do you have your own
Advanced Directives in place? Who will be
your caregiver, if you should need one?
Have all adults in your family discussed their
end of life wishes with one another?
Like hurricanes, we can’t plan for
everything, even the best of plans do not allow
you to escape all pain, and we can never know
upon whom disaster will next fall. But, having a
plan in place is sure a lot better than
scrambling when healthcare disaster strikes.
Then hopefully, the only cones you have to
think about are connected to scoops of ice
cream…
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature
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Prescription Drug Programs for
Caregivers |
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By Marie Santangelo, Staff Writer
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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. ...Continued
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Diabetes, Exercise and Caregiving
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By: Sean M. Kenny The benefits of exercise for people
with diabetes can be quite substantial. With both forms
of diabetes, type 1 and type 2 (insulin dependent and
non-insulin dependent respectively), exercise can play a
vital role in the prevention of costly, uncomfortable
and sometimes fatal complications. ...Continued
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July/August Edition
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Caregiver Story |
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Just Do It and You Get Through It - My Personal
Story
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By Lois A. Troutman
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The title of this article exemplifies a motto I adopted
early on in my life as a caregiver.
Caregiver is a word that I never expected would be in my
job description when I got married to Kenneth E.
Troutman on March 22, 1975. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.)
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Caretips |
Issues of Control
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By Kate Murphy, RN
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This week I would like to talk a
little bit about control issues in caregiving. Control is probably one of the most important things our loved one can lose.....Continued
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Carenotes |
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I was recently in the doctor's office with my mother who was
diagnosed with Neurosarcoidosis. I have been
her caregiver for the past two years, and it has
been hard at times. I read the article about
the young lady who went home after 20 years to care
for her father who had Alzheimer's, it struck me
hard, because my husband and I have chosen, due to
finances, to keep her home with us. She gets way
better care with us and has yet to have a bed sore!
I have had to learn a lot of medical procedures, and
I have given up on ever going back to work - not that
I had a career, but I did enjoy working part-time.
We recently had a scare with my husband, and I had
to be with him for the week, and that is very hard
to find help for caring for my mother.
I guess I am writing because I feel that there is no help out
there from the medical field for respite care
unless you give up all the funds you have. We have
had to overcome many hurdles, and many more to come.
Is there any help out there for a family like ours.
We would greatly appreciate it.
DM
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