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The Teenage Years
This week, twelve years ago, I installed
the AOL 2.0 system upgrade floppy disk into my Mac computer,
dialed up to my internet connection, and after what today would
seem like a lifetime of waiting, finally saw the very first
version of our web community,
caregiver.com.
As
caregiver.com enters its teenage years, many things are
different but much stays the same. From the first days, we have
been proud to serve as the online backyard fence over which
caregivers can share their life stories, concerns, solutions and
maybe even a cup of tea. With today's broadband connections,
access has not only become faster but instantaneous, and
although the number of caregivers visiting on a regular bases
has grown exponentially, the sharing has not changed at all.
Between this newsletter, the local sections,
the caregiver forum and information specific channels,
caregivers can still find the latest information, advice and
community that have always been provided, just a whole lot
more. But no matter what nifty new bells and whistles that are
added as technology improves, I still believe that the real
value of caregiver.com
lies with the contribution of those who visit. Thank you for
making our online house a home for these many years. Wait till
you see what we have in store for you as we enter our thirteenth
year!
Hmmm, what do you get a twelve year old
these days?
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature
Article |
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Twilight Wish Foundation
Making Dreams Come True for Seniors |
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By: Helen Hunter,
ACSW, CMSW
The Twilight Wish Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit
organization that enriches the lives of elders by granting
individual wishes and planning special group celebrations. ...Continued |
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Additional Articles: |
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The Caregivers' Role in Rehabilitation |
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By
Sean Kenny
The ever expanding role of caregivers has grown by leaps
and bounds in the last few years.
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Respite Care Spells Relief for Stressed Out
Caregivers |
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By Peter Ganther
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Caregivers who take care of someone in their home must
deal with the needs of their loved one 24 hours a day.
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Caregiver Story |
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A Year of Alzheimer's |
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By Elisa Lewis |
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“It’s a Puh.. Puh… Puh… word.” I
desperately explained to my husband. He turned his head
away from me and walked into the other room.. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.) |
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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....Continued
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Carenotes |
I am a quadriplegic due to
polio. My father had
Alzheimer's and my mother
cared for him and me with
such love and kindness. In
2002 my mother had a massive
heart attack and had to have
quadruple-bypass surgery and
was subsequently diagnosed
with Parkinson's. I
suddenly became the carer,
appointing helpers to do
that which I couldn't. Dad
died in 2006, spending just
4 months in Hospice. Mom has
recovered well. However, I
need to do all the finances,
make decisions and manage
the household. She enjoys
pottering about in the
garden and reading.
Yes, at
times it is difficult, but I
trust this brief story
brings hope to others.
Answer This Week's CareNote:
carenotes/2007/index.htm
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