I've mentioned before that I think family caregiving may well be near the tipping point. It seems that every newspaper and TV and radio station has or plans to educate the country about some aspect of family caregiving. They don't always get the key points quite right, but they are more and m...
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Lauren Agoratus
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 12:33 PM -
recognition of caregivers
Anonymous
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 05:47 PMI am a caregiver, have been one for eight years. I don't need someone patting me on the back for doing what I do. When I married, I promised to take my wife (she has Alzheimers disease) in sickness and in health. That's what I am doing, and I love it. I don't believe that the government should be involved in what I do. So I oppose the promotion that you are suggesting.SincerelyRobert m KrausAkron Ohio
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I completely agree. There is also more awareness that caregiving isn't just an eldercare issue. Caregivers can be "well-spouses" or lifelong caregivers of children with special needs. For more information, see www.wellspouse.org. For parents, info on special education can be found at www.taalliance.org, special healthcare needs at www.familyvoices.org, and emotional support/matching at www.p2pusa.org.
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