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Fearless Caregiver Newsletter  Tuesday February 28, 2012 - Issue #75
Welcome to the latest edition of the caregiver.com bi-weekly newsletter brought to you by Proleukin. 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 An Interview with Debbie Reynolds Legendary star of stage and screen Debbie Reynolds has been enchanting audiences in unforgettable performances for decades. From Singing in the Rain, Tammy and The Unsinkable Molly Brown to the TV series Will and Grace, Debbie has brought joy to generations of fans. Gary Barg:  You have a unique approach to talking about caregiving. Can you tell me a little about that? Debbie Reynolds:  I try to get the point across without being too dead-serious, because it is such a difficult subject...continued Take Care Gary Barg Editor-in-Chief gary@caregiver.com Feature Article Those Inexplicable Instructions! By Dr. Barry Tepperman It happens to every caregiver. You're at the doctor's with your loved one. You and your loved one are both feeling well, and your loved one is looking forward to a vacation away-with some strenuous physical...continued Guest Column Beyond the Stethoscope: Caregiving through a Doctor’s Eyes By K.L. Anderson, Staff Writer Caregiving can be anticipated, yet untimely, long distance or right next door, two hours a week to 24 hours a day. Caregiving is universal...continued Caretips Home Care Safety for the Caregiver Improving support and safety throughout the home: Have smoke detectors installed near kitchen and bedrooms Have safety rails in showers and tubs...continued Carenotes My mom recently moved in with my husband and me. She is 83. She is starting with dementia. She takes care of herself as far as bathing and eating. I get her bathroom and food ready and I make sure she takes her pills. I love her so much and could not stand to think of her in assisted living where they wouldn’t monitor her as well. I make sure she bathes or showers daily and I encourage her to wear lipstick and earrings. I am trying to keep her vital and enjoying life. My problem is, deep down inside, I feel trapped. My sister and brother have been bringing her food and my sister will take her from time to time, but I have two brothers and a sister. I asked them to each commit to one weekend a month so I could plan my weekends and we each would only lose one weekend a month. They will not commit, so I really can’t plan anything. I have to ask each and every time I want to go somewhere and half the time I just don’t go because I have to do it on the spur of the moment. I don't want to feel this way, but I can’t help it. I needed to share this with people that understand where I am coming from. Thanks. Sandy 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© 1995-2012 Caregiver.com Inc., All rights reserved by Caregiver.com and its subsidiaries.	www.caregiver.com Inside This Issue: From the Editor An Interview with Debbie Reynolds Feature Article Those Inexplicable Instructions! Guest Column Beyond the Stethoscope: Caregiving through a Doctor’s Eyes Caretips Home Care Safety for the Caregiver Carenotes Visit the Caregiver.com Online Store for our specials. Let's Talk - jAN/FEB 2012 How should a caregiver approach the subject of advance directives with their loved one? Share your story Digital version of print magazine Jan/Feb 2012 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