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  • ENixon

    A UNIQUE FOCUS: 2007 First Prize Winner

    She combines caregiving, college and advocacy

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    MOTHERS' DAYS

    Caring for one ailing elderly parent can be hard for even the most loving married couple. So when two parents move in at the same time, you discover the lesson of shared responsibility is a valuable one to learn.

  • 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 RECIPIENT HEALTH

    Q. My father has an incontinence problem, and as a result I have a problem getting odors out of his clothing and linen when I launder them. Is there a way to get such odors out of materials?

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • SEEING A NEED

    When the one you care for enters a nursing facility, you might need some help with coping. And if no support group exists, here are tips on how to start your own.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • THE POWER OF REIKI

    Fueled by our need for mind-body awareness and prevention techniques, receiving and practicing Reiki can be an invaluable tool for maintaining health, personal renewal and growth. You needn’t believe in anything; you need only have the open-mindedness to experience it....Click here to read more.