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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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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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Cheryle Gartley

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Living with Quiggles: Tilting at Windmills?

Stigma:1) The recognition of difference based on some distinguishing characteristic or mark2) A consequent devaluation of the person Quiggles: A made-up term (by famous sociologist, Erving Goffman) to identify all of the variations and differences of the human body which occur either from birth, daily wear and tear, accident, or... Read more Chevron

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