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  • CAREGIVER SUPPORT

    Q. I recently refilled my mother’s prescription and found that she had previously been given pills that were half the dosage of what had been prescribed—even though the pharmacist’s label indicated the vial’s contents were what had been prescribed. How do I prevent such a potentially tragic mistake in the future?

  • FINANCE

    Q. I applied for Social Security disability almost a year ago, and I was told my hearing is still pending. Are there any shortcuts or ways to deal with such a delay?

  • CAREGIVER HEALTH

    Q. I have arthritis and it’s difficult for me to get out of a chair, though once I’m up I can get around okay. How can I solve this problem?

  • CAREGIVER HEALTH

    Q. I was told that yoga is a good exercise for relieving caregiver stress, but I'm 65 and have diabetes and mild arthritis. I wonder if I'm too old for this. Is it safe for me?

  • Caring Today's Caregiver Library

    Check out these books, videos and CDs aimed at helping caregivers. New items are constantly being added, so check back often to find ways to increase your confidence and knowledge of specific diseases and self-care.

  • MAY: This Month's Resource List

    From allergies and asthma to osteporosis, mental health and much more, the issues of note this month are wide ranging and important to many of you. Check out these links for information to help you as a caregiver.

  • OCTOBER: This Month's Resource List

    Check out these links for information to help you as a caregiver. This month puts focus on breast cancer, mental health, respiratory issues, Lupus, bone and joint diseases, and more.

  • FEAR OF FALLING

    If a person is paralyzed by a fear of falling due to age, injury or ailment, the burden on the caregiver can be that much harder. So, what do you do?

  • FILLING IN THE MEMORY GAP

    A granddaughter gives her grandfather a journal to fill with memories and family history. They all enjoy time together learning fun new stories.

  • SHARE THE CARE

    When creating a caregiving team, you need the Team Leader, the Assistant Coordinator, the Researcher, the Arranger, the Experienced Caregiver, the Chief Cook and Bottlewasher, the Creative Type, the One with a Special Skill, the Shopper, the Handyman, the Driver...the list goes on. And when all work in a coordinated effort, the result is stress-reduced caregiving. So how do you put together such a team? Click here and find out.

  • THE PROMISE

    "Promise you'll never put me in a nursing home." How many of us have been lassoed by that demand? Is it a promise we're obligated to obey? Or is it one that shouldn't be asked? Click here to read how caregivers like you have handled this dilemma.

  • TUESDAY TIPS

    The Oscar-nominated film The Savages, about estranged adult siblings (Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman) who are reunited in their effort to care for their ailing father (Philip Bosco), recently came out on DVD. Rent it, buy it, but see it if you can. For a list of other great caregiver films, click here.

  • TUESDAY TIPS

    Been thinking of things you can get a loved one who's been devoted to providing care for someone close to you? Here are ideas to help make the holidays happy and helpful.

  • WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY

    The time it takes Social Security to act on setting up hearings for SSDI decisions can be hard for caregivers to deal with. It can take months--or years. Click here to find out what the experts advise to obtain the assistance you need.

  • WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY

    Knowing how to talk to your loved one's doctor is an important step in care management. Click here for five tips to improve doctor/caregiver communication and to find where to look for further help.

  • HEALTHY MONDAY IDEA

    Feeling stressed? Caregiving making you anxious? Lots on your mind? Write it down. Get it out. Feel better fast. Here's how.

  • JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY

    With April being Foot Health Awareness Month—and with footcare being an integral part of caring for someone with diabetes, arthritis and many other diseases—we provide these suggestions from experts at the American Podiatric Medical Association.

  • TIME FOR YOU THURSDAY

    If financial constraints have you spending a lot of time figuring out how to pay for medical care for yourself or a loved one, click here to find assistance.

  • TUESDAY TIPS

    With a little modification, those with arthritis don't have to sacrifice their favorite pastimes. Here are a few caregiver tips to help your loved one maintain an active lifestyle

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    WHEN CARING BECOMES PLURAL

    One caring daughter plus two ailing parents equals a challenge beyond imagination and dependent on inspiration.

  • Lynn Johnston

    TEN MINUTES WITH...LYNN JOHNSTON

    As the creator of the comic strip "For Better or For Worse," Lynn Johnston has made an art of putting her life on paper for all to learn from and enjoy. And she presents it in a way that makes us smile, even with a subject as serious as a stroke and a family's subsequent struggles. Click here for the backstory behind her tales.