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From The Editor |
A Grinchless Season
I don’t want to sound
like the Grinch this fine day, but I write this dire
warning with something serious to say…
Whilst the holidays
approach with stores full as a zoo, the Grinches and
Goblins are out looking for you…
As we hop and we shop
from store to fine store, hoisting gidgets and
gadgets into bags too large to ignore, the secret we
discover of one who shops deft is learning to avoid
identity theft.
Caregiver.com presents:
Tips for a Grinchless Holiday Season
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Be wary about giving out your Social Security number.
Many reputable businesses will allow you to use another
form of identification.
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Never give out any personal information over the phone
unless you already trust the organization and are sure
they are the ones asking for the information.
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Be crafty when
devising your passwords. Don’t always use the same
code number, make sure it something that you will
remember, but not as easy to find as your date of
birth
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Don’t shop alone
if possible
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Park in well
lighted areas and don’t overburden yourself with
packages
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Remain aware of
your surroundings
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Be cautious when keying in PIN numbers at ATM’s
or the cash register.
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Leave your extra
credit cards and unnecessary forms of identification
at home.
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Online: make
sure that the organization has a street address and
working customer phone number. Check their
privacy policies before making transactions.
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When you get the
‘IMPORTANT’ email from the company you think you
know, asking you for personal information about your
account by clicking on the link provided. DON’T
click on the link. Don’t hesitate, just delete the
entire message.
They
used to say on television “Be careful out there” and
that applies to you.
But do
have as much fun as a Who from Whoville would do.
(And this
week starts Hanukah, too.)
Dates
are still available for the 2005 Fearless
Caregiver Conference Tour. Bring a
conference to your community.
Contact us for more information.
The
deadline is nearing for the third annual
Caregiver Friendly awards.
Sincerely,
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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CareHeroes come in all shapes,
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for you, the case manager who goes that extra mile, or the community
leader who has long-battled for caregivers, and maybe even for
yourself. We invite you to nominate your CareHeroes.
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Feature Story |
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Nourishing
Holidays
By Rita Miller-Huey
Ah, “‘Tis the season….” But for many of us, it is another day
of the same old thing, or, maybe worse, it is a time when there are even
more expectations and responsibilities placed upon us than we usually
face..
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Additional Article:
Recharge
By Mary Damiano
Recharging your batteries is one of the most
important ways to help your loved one.
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Guest Column |
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What Now?
By Michael Plontz
Early detection of Mild Cognitive Impairment
is essential for both loved one and caregiver. A treatment
program for any given condition or disease involves two potential
avenues of approach: .
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CareTips |
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Relax
People -- sometimes friends,
relatives, helpful technicians at the doctor's office, concerned
co-workers-- are always telling us, "reduce your stress, sweetie, and
you'll feel better.".....Continued
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From Our Readers |
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Carenotes |
My husband has
early stage alzheimer's and even though
I try to make sure he brushes after each
meal (I work outside the home} I am not
sure how good a job he does. Does anyone
know of any special toothpaste or any
other method that will help?
Thanks
Answer This Week's CareNote:
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