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Fearless Caregiver Newsletter  Tuesday December 27, 2011 - Issue #66
Welcome to the latest edition of the caregiver.com bi-weekly newsletter brought to you by Nova Medical Products. Please recommend caregiver newsletter to any other family or professional caregiver. It's a great way to show how much you care. If you are receiving this issue of caregiver newsletter as a forward, and would like to get your own  subscription, click here. If you cannot view this email correctly please click here From The Editor The Harry Johns Interview The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. Editor-in-Chief Gary Barg sat down for a wide ranging conversation with Harry Johns, the association’s president & CEO. Gary Barg: Tell me about the clinical trial education campaign. Harry Johns: Gary, I worked in the health field for a long time and as you well know, medical science is impeded by the lack of participation in clinical trials across medical research. That is particularly problematic for Alzheimer’s disease...continued Take care Gary Barg Editor-in-Chief gary@caregiver.com Feature Article Caregivers New Year's Resolution By Kristine Dwyer, LSW In this new year, I will………. Learn to take one hour out of each day just for myself to read, enjoy a hot bath, journal my thoughts or call a friend...continued Guest Column Make a New Year’s Resolution to Schedule an Eye Exam Early Diagnosis and Treatment Can Lessen Effects of Glaucoma, the “Sneak Thief of Sight” Many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. However, many may not be aware that an eye exam cannot only help to protect vision, it can uncover evidence of other diseases...continued Caretips Popping the Cork: A New Year's Resolution for Caregivers By Frances Maguire Paist Before the ball drops in Times Square, promise yourself this year will be the year you become your own best caregiver. Resolve to do what thousands of others need to do – make time for yourself, because in so doing, you make your time with others better and more valuable...continued Carenotes How do I go about finding a support group for caregivers? I am the caregiver of my mom with Alzheimer’s. I work and take care of the home. She has gotten worse and at times it is very trying. I have not found a local support group, but I feel there is one. Any suggestions? [Editor’s Note:  If you haven’t already done so, please look on our Web site, caregiver.com/local resources, for a caregiver support group near you.] Answer This Week's CareNote Caregiver.com Support Group Directory. Click here for information about any caregiver support groups in your area. Caregivers need your help. Please add information about your local support groups to our Support Group Directory. Include the name of the group, where and when it meets, city and state and support group leader contact information. Have an idea for an article? We are always looking for contributing writers. For more information contact editor@caregiver.com Recommend Us Tell your friends about Caregiver.com!  If you have a friend who you think would benefit from our newsletter, complete and submit the form: recommend/index.htm Subscription Information If you received caregiver newsletter and are not yet a subscriber, and would like to begin receiving a complimentary copy of your own, please click here. Unsubscribe To unsubscribe from caregiver newsletter, simply  click on the 'manage your subscription' link at the bottom of this newsletter.   Privacy Policy Privacy Statement http://www.caregiver.com/privacy/index.htm Copyright© 1995-2011 Caregiver.com Inc., All rights reserved by Caregiver.com and its subsidiaries.	www.caregiver.com Inside This Issue: From the Editor The Harry Johns Interview Feature Article Caregivers New Year's Resolution Guest Column Make a New Year's Resolution to Schedule an Eye Exam Caretips Popping the Cork: A New Year's Resolution for Caregivers Carenotes Visit the Caregiver.com Online Store for our specials. Let's Talk - NOV/Dec 2011 What are your tips for “de-stressing” the holidays? Share your story Digital version of print magazine Nov/Dec 2011 POST YOUR  CAREGIVING TIPS HERE Educate yourself & other caregivers on any medication given to a loved one. The internet is wonderful to help you...continued Fearless Caregiver Channel