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Support for Caregivers

The Perfect Three-Step Plan For Stressed Caregivers

Sherri Snelling | Posted 04.27.2013 | Fifty
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Sherri Snelling

Since Me Time is not about achieving a goal, it needs to become a lifestyle staple - something you work into your busy life and the Monday concept gives you 52 chances during the year to find your Me Time.

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What Will Obama Do For Caregivers?

Next Avenue | Posted 11.14.2012 | Fifty
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SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Sherri Snelling In the next four years, the country's 65 million family caregivers must speak out for the policies t...

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Being a Successful Caregiver: Getting the Support You Need

Rita Altman, R.N. | Posted 01.12.2013 | Healthy Living
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Rita Altman, R.N.

Receiving the news that a loved has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or a related form of dementia is often life-changing. As our population ages, more and more of us are faced with the difficult reality that our loved ones are experiencing increased memory impairment.

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Caregiving: The Dance Between Guilt And Resentment

Wendy Lustbader | Posted 03.21.2012 | Healthy Living
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Wendy Lustbader

When an older family member needs help, many people struggle to find the time to provide assistance to their relative amidst the many other commitments crowding their lives. Often, it is hard to figure out just how much help is really necessary.

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