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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?

  • Care Recient Health

    Q. My husband has COPD, and I am looking for a diet plan for him. Can anyone help me?

  • CARE RECIPIENT HEALTH

    Q. My mom, who's prone to colds and flu, is on several different prescriptions. How can I tell if an OTC cold/flu medicine will adversely interact with her prescriptions?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • HEALTHY MONDAY IDEA

    Many individuals with COPD lose interest in food or lack the energy to eat, says registered dietitian and nutrition educator Karen Novak. Click here for her tips on easing mealtime difficulties for those with COPD.

  • WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY

    Do you know how over-the-counter meds might interact with meds prescribed to you or your loved one? Some can reduce the effect of the prescribed medication, others might adversely accelerate the effect. Here's how to learn more and be safe.

  • WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY

    With it being both Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and Clean Air Month, we figured we'd help you find ways to breathe easy. Just click here for an asthma resource list that can provide information, support and even a physician locator.

  • 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.