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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. Sleeping during the daytime makes me groggy. How do I get an ideal nap that leaves me refreshed?

  • CAREGIVER HEALTH

    Q. Between work and caring for my ill husband, I feel tired a lot even though I sleep through the night. Is there something I should be eating to help keep my energy levels high?

  • CAREGIVER SUPPORT

    Q. My two sisters and I take care of our mom 24/7. Each of us takes an eight-hour shift per day, and each week we rotate shifts. The problem is, each week the hours when I can sleep change, so I have trouble sleeping. How can I deal with this varying sleep schedule?

  • 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.

  • TEN MINUTES WITH... GAIL GIBSON HUNT

    When the National Alliance for Caregiving co-hosted a conference where findings of the "Evercare® Study of Caregivers in Decline" were released, NAC's president found some surprises—and solutions.

  • TIME FOR YOU THURSDAY

    Looking for a way to relax and have some fun with the person in your care? Whether as a memory exercise or just as a way to de-stress, writing can work wonders. Try it. Click here to see how.

  • 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

    Communing with nature may be all it takes to calm your nerves or get you out of a mild case of the caregiver blues. Click here for easy ways to reap the healing powers of “going green."

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • TIME FOR YOU THURSDAY

    Fifty-six percent of Caring Today readers who responded to our poll indicated stress is their biggest issue. So how can you get it under control? Click here for ways to focus your mind, ease your anxiety and discover the paths to inner peace.

  • WHERE TO LOOK WEDNESDAY

    Feeling more than a little run down? Maybe you're more than just a little tired. Maybe you suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Click here now to find out more about CFS and where to find help.

  • HEALTHY MONDAY IDEA

    Too stressed to sleep? You're not alone. Here are smart ways to de-stress and get those much-needed zzzzzzz.

  • JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY

    It's that weekend when we turn our clocks ahead and likely lose an hour of sleep. Click here to find out how Daylight Savings Time could affect you, and how to catch the Zzzzzz you need.

  • JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY

    Having trouble sleeping? That's not unusual for caregivers. But there are some simple ways to help you get more shuteye. Click here for three great ideas

  • TUESDAY TIPS

    It's not unusual for a caregiver to feel worn out, and it's often because of difficulty in getting to sleep. Here are some ideas to help you catch some much-needed Zzzzzz.

  • TUESDAY TIPS

    Feel groggy when you first get up? That mental fog—known as sleep inertia—is perfectly normal. But it can make you sluggish and slow-witted for up to two hours, even after a good night's sleep. Click here to find out how to shine when you rise.

  • 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.

  • MARCH: This Month's Resource List

    Whether you care for someone with MS or a brain injury—or maybe just need help with your own insomnia—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.

  • Insomnia: RESTING DEVELOPMENTS

    Cargivers and care recipients alike don’t need to accept sleeplessness as an irrefutable fact of aging. Here are tips to help you get necessary rest.

  • HOW I DO IT

    2007 "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest runner-up

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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.

  • 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.

  • 11 STEPS TO STRESS-BUSTING SLEEP

    Have trouble sleeping? The reason may be staring you in the face—or lying beside you. According to experts, your environment plays a role in how long and soundly you sleep. Click here for quick changes that can turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary.

  • SLEEP STRESS AWAY

  • STAY ALL-DAY SHARP

    When you drink your coffee—and how much of it you drink at a time—makes a huge difference. Read this report to get the most out of your coffee breaks.

  • INSOMNIA: What Keeps You Awake?

    New studies examine the connection between insomnia and such conditions as menopause, high blood pressure, heart failure, anxiety and depression. PLUS: 9 Steps to Better Sleep!