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jfw1957

i was in a accident a work and am now, disabaled

posted 11/22/2008, comments (0)

waking up during a sedated procedure

I recently had an endoscopy and colonoscopy, because I have been under pain management from an accident with narcotics my inability to be sedated is unfavorable(for lack of better word) I have awaken in the middle of this procedure before. Although I informed the physician of this, he took it mildly. After being increased to 225mg of Demerol,... Read more Chevron

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sasha

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posted 11/19/2008, comments (0)

TheCaringSpace

I found a great online resource for caregivers AND families looking for help with a loved one- www.thecaringspace.com Caregivers can register for free! This site helps you create a professional, online profile. You also get unlimited access to a network of available positions, an optional and affordable background check service, as well as... Read more Chevron

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hersheycandybar

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posted 11/13/2008, comments (0)

Wife of Head Injured Vet

It is always difficult to find places to help with in-home caregiver education, respite, medication and other issures that are a daily concern to me. I am his only caregiver. Trained in the subtle and the loud issues of care. His head injury and for that matter his "organic brain syndrome' feels like it has become my own. He is not aware of the... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 11/03/2008, comments (0)

It's National Family Caregivers Month

November is a time to recognize and support family caregivers, build awareness about our situation, and speak up for our rights. Each November since the mid-nineties, the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) has organized a national celebration and time of awareness in support of family caregivers. This year is no different. The NFC Month... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 10/15/2008, comments (0)

Learn How to Talk to Doctors - And Get Them to Listen

‘I’m sorry, we need answers here now.’ And I don’t go away until we get them, whether it’s a phone conversation or I’m standing in the doctor’s office. Would you like to learn to have the gumption to say this? You can by attending the National Family Caregivers Association’s... Read more Chevron

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