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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?

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    CARING TODAY CAREGIVER CINEMA

    With their recent success both at the box office and as recipients of major awards, Away from Her and The Savages have brought caregiving to the top of hot-topic lists. But these aren't the first films about caregiving, nor will they be the last. Click here for 20 movie favorites that might teach you something about caregiving, sometimes provide you with a smile and certainly entertain you.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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

    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

    Long-distance caregiving puts an extra burden on the caregiver. Click here for resources to help you care from afar

  • 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

    Check out these health-information sites with special importance in September, and helpful guidance any time.

  • 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.

  • JUST THE FACTS FRIDAY

    Setting the family's sights on glaucoma to raise awareness about the leading cause of preventable blindness in America

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • JUNE: This Month's Resource List

    Find resources and contacts for health issues of special note this month

  • 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.

  • SEPTEMBER: This Month's Resource List

    Check out these links for information to help you as a caregiver. This month puts focus on leukemia, sickle cell disease, suicide prevention, cholesterol education, ovarian cancer, healthy aging, vision issues and much more.

  • FEBRUARY: This Month's Resource List

    From heart health to vision issues to eating disorders and more, 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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    BEYOND RAMPS AND HANDRAILS

    To keep his ailing parents comfortable in their own home, this loving son came up with innovative ideas he wants to share with you.