articles about Autism
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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?
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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?
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CARING TODAY CAREGIVER GUIDES
NEW! Caregiver Guide to Respite Care—Providing guidance on why you need it, how to find it, best ways to discuss it, and how much it will cost and assistance in funding it. Plus, a respite care resource guide. NEW! The COPD Caregiver Guide—Offering tips on how to help your loved one with COPD at home, at mealtime, at work and on the road. Also check out these Caring Today Caregiver Guides... The Basic Caregiver Guide The Diabetes Caregiver Guide Caregiver Guide: Depression vs. Bipolar Disorder
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY
April is National Autism Awareness Month, so if you have a child with autism, or know someone who does, click here for online support groups and organizations that can help.
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WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY
Last weekend's March of Dimes WalkAmerica event raised awareness of issues surrounding birth defects and genetic disorders. If you need information on a birth defect or genetic condition that affects your family or friends, click here.
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APRIL: This Month's Resource List
Whether your interests involve birth defects, vision issues, alcoholism or autism—find resources and contacts for health issues of special note this month, including special dates to remember, websites to visit and phone numbers to call.
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AUTISM: Facing Facts
Click here to gain an understanding of the connection between facial expressions and non-responsiveness in children with autism.
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AUTISM: Raising Awareness
With proper screening, more children would be recognized sooner
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AUTISM: You Don't Say
Research looks at communication differences with kids with autism
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ON A MISSION
When autism "stole" her child, this mother and her family began the fight for their own welfare and became advocates for all those facing the struggle with this disease. Click here to learn their story.
