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Thursday December 08, 2011 - Issue #567

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From The Editor

2012 Caregiver Friendly Award Nominations

Celebrating Ten Years of Honoring Inventors, Designers, Tinkerers, Writers and Creators Working Tirelessly on Behalf of Family Caregivers

What do caregiving organizers, bathroom fall prevention products, incontinence supplies, home safety products, caregiver books and media, caregiving resource centers, and medication management systems all have in common? These are descriptions of some of our Caregiver Friendly Award winners from the past ten years...continued

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Gary Barg
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Feature Article
Brain Exercises for Caregivers
By Cheryl Ellis, Staff Writer Brain foods and brain vitamins have naturally led to brain stimulating exercises. It’s considered “old news” that anagrams and crossword puzzles help the brain work out. A new frontier is emerging; our search for healthier brains has led to development of software programs and other technology to improve brain function....continued
Guest Column
Strategies for Special Holidays
By David Lowell, MD The holidays can be a time of renewal - renewal of friendships through visits and cards, renewal of family relationships through gatherings and shared meals, and renewal of one’s faith. But the holidays also are a time that can be particularly challenging for a caregiver...continued
Caretips
Starting the Conversation: Approaches for Helping Your Loved Ones By Chris Cremean, LSW Caregivers need all the help they can get. One of the most difficult barriers to helping a loved one is knowing the best approaches to addressing the issues that need to be addressed. It all comes down to building, or in some cases, rebuilding relationships with those loved ones. There are three areas that need to be tackled: communication, planning, and family dynamics...continued Share your tip, advice resource or observation. http://www.caregiver.com/sharing_wisdom/index.htm
Sharing Wisdom
From Mary Joan in Texas Find a way to take a few days respite.  I have been taking care of my husband since 2007.  Our family doctor said time off is necessary for this long road ahead. I resisted initially.  Finally, I called a retreat house and asked if I could stay two days and two nights.  Yes!  I asked family members to help out and stayed near home in case of emergency.  It was such a gift of time.  Please try it if you can find the help and funds. Our doctor said, “Good; do it again in six months.”  This time, I am planning and saving ahead—perhaps three days and nights. From a caregiver The Senior Companion Program is a federally funded program that provides volunteers to come into the home of a frail person to provide assistance.  It can be helping provide respite for a caregiver, running errands or just companionship.  It is the same program that supports Foster Grandparents under Senior Corps.  You can search for Senior Companions in your state by going to the Senior Corps Web site at www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/sc.asp 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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Inside This Issue:

From the Editor

2012 Caregiver Friendly Award Nominations

Feature Article

Brain Exercises for Caregivers
Guest Column

Stratergies for Special Holidays

Caretips

Starting the Conversation: Approaches for Helping Your Loved Ones  
Sharing Wisdom

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