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I'm 42 and my wife Cely had a major stroke on 10/13/08

posted 01/30/2009, comments (2)

I'm TAG, and I need help to care for my beautiful wife. I'm freaking out inside!!

My wife had a hemmorraghic stroke on 10/13/08. She was in the hospital for 2 months and was released from rehab on 1/14/09. I am now trying to work from home, care for her (PT, vital monitring, medication dispensing). I also am in charge of our two teenagers BIanca 17, and Chase 14. They try to help as much as they can, but have school, and actual... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 09/30/2008, comments (0)

See the Signs of Alzheimer's-- Free Guide Available

This free guide is an excellent resource and should be especially interesting to baby boomers. The guide includes: information about Alzheimer's disease, information about a prescription treatment option, a doctor discussion guide, and caregiving tips. While you are on the website obtaining this free resource guide you can also select an option... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 09/11/2008, comments (0)

The Campaign Trail: Who's Talking About Caregivers?

The conventions are over and the campaign is going into its final days. This is a big election for family caregivers because healthcare reform is going to be a major issue for the next president, regardless of who he is. But family caregiving is not an issue that is at the top of the list of either presidential candidate or members of... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Helping those who help others: the Modified Caregiver Strain Index

I found this video to be wonderfully enlightening. I would suggest that all Caregivers and family/friends of caregivers take the time to view this video. Often overlooked, caregivers can suffer from depression. The job tends to wear you down over time.The Modified Caregiver Strain Index helps to determine the level of strain a caregiver is... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 08/11/2008, comments (5)

Calling All Whimsy Suggestions

Whimsy isn't a word I associate with caregiving, and I doubt if anyone else does either; yet I did something very whimsical the other day, and I'm really glad I did. It made me feel great. I had a design painted on my big toes. I usually get a pedicure every six weeks or so, but this is different. I now have flowers on my toes, bright... Read more Chevron

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