Question by thegreat101nt: What is the difference between white, and white-trash? and is there a black version of this?
OK. so i was recently looking at a movie review on netflix. and the beginning of it started like.
( When white-trash “caregiver” Daphne (Lauren Holly) discovers the father of the mentally unstable man she looks after won’t pay up, blah. blah. blah. )
And it occured to me that i dont know any white-trash ppl. or i dont know they are cause there is no clear distinction. and if there is a difference, wouldnt their be a black version of this same analogy?
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There are no white or black people .
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Unique Facility Designed for the Comfort of Hospice Patients and Their Families
Philadelphia, PA (Vocus) June 23, 2009
Peaceful. Calm. Serene. These are the adjectives Hospice of Philadelphia considered when it developed its new free-standing inpatient hospice unit. Caring for a hospice patient in their own home is ideal, but is not always possible. Typically, patients requiring acute care must go to a hospital. The new hospice unit provides patients and their families an innovative alternative.
Hospice of Philadelphia is a service of the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia (VNA) and provides hospice care to patients in residential, inpatient and nursing home settings.
The new 10,500-square-foot space located in Falls Center, site of the former Medical College of Pennsylvania, provides a cozy, home-like experience for hospice patients and their families. The inpatient unit has 14 fully furnished, private patient rooms. Each room includes private bath facilities and all are spacious enough to welcome visiting family and friends.
In consideration of visiting family members, the unit also includes a family-centered great room equipped with a flat screen TV and a peaceful indoor waterfall. Family members can also enjoy the use of a full kitchen and dining area as well as a “quiet room” when a family’s privacy is needed.
There is no such thing as a typical hospice patient. These patients cover a wide spectrum of ages and medical conditions. However, patients of the inpatient unit do have one thing in common, their condition requires more intense medical attention than what can be provided at home.
“Our unit directly meets the needs of hospice patients requiring acute inpatient care,” says Stephen Holt, president and CEO of VNA. “This is a difficult time for patients and their families, and the unit allows us to provide quality care in a tranquil, home-like setting.”
Unlike many hospice programs, the Hospice of Philadelphia works with physicians from many hospitals and health care providers in the Philadelphia area to provide inpatient and outpatient hospice care to the terminally ill. Both acute and respite care are offered at the inpatient facility.
The Hospice team includes full-time board certified hospice and palliative care medical directors, registered nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, chaplains, spiritual and bereavement counselors, pharmacy and dietary consultants, and volunteers. Hospice of Philadelphia’s commitment to helping patients and their families transition in the last months of life are evident by their expertise in pain and symptom management, and support and counseling services.
For more information, visit http://www.vnaphilly.org or call 1-800-VNA-1160.
Hospice of Philadelphia
Hospice of Philadelphia, a service of The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia, provides home care, respite and inpatient services to patients with progressive illnesses. Other services provided for patient comfort and family support include alternative therapies, such as massage and music therapy, which help promote the patients’ and families’ well being.
Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia
The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia is a leading not-for-profit provider of comprehensive 24-hour in-home and community healthcare to residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Since 1886, the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia has provided highly specialized, cost effective services to Southeastern Pennsylvania residents regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia or the services it provides, visit http://www.vnaphilly.org or call 1-800-VNA-1160.
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The B.c. Workers’ Compensation Legal Kit
Attn: Bc websites – This is the Only do-it-yourself legal kit for injured workers in British Columbia. Written by lawyers for people injured on the job and desperate for workers’ compensation but can’t afford a lawyer. A hugely under-serviced market.
The B.c. Workers’ Compensation Legal Kit
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Caregiver Cruises Offer Self-Directed Learning Opportunities and Respite for Weary Caregivers
Durham, NC (PRWEB) September 2, 2008
CSM Cruises is pleased to announce that they have donated Caregiver Cruises to several non-profits, including The Alzheimer’s Association. Last year the cruise that was raffled by The Eastern NC Chapter raised over $ 8000. In 2009, Patrick Toal, Dr. Teena Cahill and the staff at CaregiverCruises.com will be coordinating the very first Memory Walk at Sea to be held on February 11, 2009. Proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association proving once and for all that caregivers really do “walk on water.”
CAREGIVER STRESS MANAGEMENT CRUISES
Cruising is worry-free travel because almost everything is included in the travel package. So, the caregiver can spend more time focused on relaxing and enjoying all the amenities a large cruise ship has to offer with the added security of being part of a smaller, organized group.
Joan Gershman, creator of TheAlzheimerSpouse.com, a website that offers support and information exclusive to spousal caregivers of Alzheimer patients, was on a past cruise in 2008. She says she already has her bags packed for the next trip and is recruiting friends from her support group and website to join her on the 2009 cruise.
According to Gershman, ”when caregivers are offered clean breaks like this from their caregiving responsibilities, they often return home re-energized with a wealth of new caregiver knowledge.” This self-directed learning is taken primarily from one-on-one dialogue with other “veteran caregivers” and through support group meetings onboard the ships.
WHAT TO EXPECT ONBOARD
Many first time Caregiver Cruisers don’t know what to expect on the cruise. The activities designed for this cruise are for caregivers only. With shorter cruises, the focus is on facilitated caregiver support group meetings and simple meditation exercises as a part of the respite routine. On the longer cruises, guest speakers offer short workshops on a variety of caregiving topics in addition to the support group meetings. Both cruises promote interaction with other caregivers onboard, sharing stories and helpful strategies for optimizing caregiving at home. As an added bonus, author and long term care expert, Lisa Gwyther, will be giving The Welcome on the September 2009 Alaskan Cruise and Radio Talk Show Host and Author, Teena Cahill will be offering The Welcome on the first day of the February Caribbean Cruise.
On some past sailings the majority of the caregivers were caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s Disease, but this is not always the case. According to geriatric social worker, Patrick Toal, the face of caregiving is quickly changing. More and more Baby Boomers are becoming sandwiched caregivers, caring for a teenager or adult child while at the same time caring for an aging parent. “Caregiver Stress Management Cruises are not just for Alzheimer’s Caregivers,” says Patrick Toal. ”They are designed with all types of caregivers in mind and every activity is optional. The main goal for cruisers is to connect with other caregivers, share experiences and return home re-energized.” Patrick reminds caregivers that if they need a massage more than they need a support group meeting, then by all means, they should get the massage.
Patrick says that all activities associated with the cruise are optional with one exception–the homework. Here’s a Sample of the Homework for Day One: 1). Get a massage 2). Do something totally self-indulgent 3). Write at least 1 page in your Stress Journal
For more information about Caregiver Stress Management Cruises look for their informational video on YouTube or contact cruise coordinator Patrick Toal.
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Should Elderly People Continue Living in Their Own Homes?
It one of the hardest decisions we have to make in our lives — yet at some point, nearly every person will have to address it. When your elderly mother or father’s health declines — either physically or mentally — is it safe for them to continue living in their home? Should they move in with a family member? Or do they need 24-hour-a-day care that can only be provided by an assisted living facility or a nursing home? Here is an example of a common scenario:
Rebecca and her husband live 500 miles away from her 82-year-old mother, who is suffering from early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and chronic arthritis. She worries about her safety, but upon questioning her mother, the answer is always the same: “Everything is fine. Stop worrying.”
Then one day, while at work, Rebecca received a phone call from a hospital social worker. Her mother fell down the stairs, broke her hip and was hospitalized. Rebecca’s mother insisted it could happen to anyone, and that she was perfectly safe at home and able to take care of herself.
It’s a common scenario, says Pamela Braun, MSW, LCSW, CPF, of Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions. When questioned about their situation and needs, an elderly person may mask the truth from family members says often the adult children find out what’s truly going on from a third party – such as the hospital or a neighbor.
Home represents familiar comforts, self-sufficiency and privacy. That’s why the prospect of moving out, into a relative’s home, or an assisted living facility, is one of the most difficult decisions a person must make in their lifetime. Often, rational decisions take a back seat to an emotional choice.
In situations like this, the difficult task of determining whether the elderly person can safely remain at home must be addressed.
To read the full article, go to http://www.agingcare.com/Featured-Stories/95665/How-to-Determine-if-Your-Senior-Parent-Can-Stay-at-Home.htm.
For more information on healthcare and caring for an elderly senior, visit www.agingcare.com.
Marlo Sollitto is the editor of www.AgingCare.com. Agingcare.com is a website and online forum for people caring for their aging parents. As the Facebook for caregivers, Agingcare.com lets those caring for aging parents communicate with each other, get answers from elder care experts and access news, information and products related to caregiving. For more information, visit www.agingcare.com or call 239-594-3202.?
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Caring Hospice Services for those who have Incurable Health conditions
There is only one matter that’s certain in this existence and that’s death. The end of life is inevitable and everybody needs to go through this process. The only variables that people are not sure of are when, where, and exactly how death will come.
For those who are terminally ill, the instances before death usually are associated with much emotional and physical pain. Psychological pain can also be felt by those who attend to people suffering from incurable health problems.
Sometimes, even those who love them cannot or are not able to take care of the sufferers due to the limitations with time, information, or funds. A fitting consolation for those who care for terminally ill patients is that hospice services are available to respond to their needs by expert yet caring hospice care.
End of life care is provided for many people that suffer from incurable illnesses, and those that regularly require care and support from carers. Patients suffering from cancer, heart conditions, Alzheimer’s, and other terminal disease are eligible to enter a hospice. If the doctor has confirmed that the patient merely has a few months or much less to live, then he or she is qualified to receive end of life care. This prognosis really should be authorized by a doctor for any person of all ages.
Those who wish to enter a hospice may be referred by their physician who supplied the prognosis. On the other hand, doctors aren’t the only individuals who can issue referrals as local clergy, family members, and also hospital social workers also can refer people to facilities such as this.
Patients suffering from terminal health problems who are experiencing nausea, pain, and other unpleasant symptoms can benefit from hospice care. In addition, men and women who’ve had numerous hospitalizations in a short time, in addition to those people who are in need of assistance when doing basic chores just like eating, bathing, and going to the bathroom, also can reap the benefits of hospice services offered by caring workers.
If a loved one is suffering from an incurable disease and healing efforts are no longer a possibility, hospices are the best places for them to get the medical and emotional attention they need. These facilities have a team of trained physicians, who have specialized in the fields of oncology, geriatrics, pediatrics, and palliative medicine. Skilled volunteers offer compassionate end of life care for patients through emotional and physical support.
The cost of hospice care is cheaper than the cost of nursing home or a hospital. Additionally, insurance plans, just like Medicare and Medicaid cover the expense of end of life services which reduces the financial burdens of family members. The cost of hospice services is usually lessened because patient care is sometimes rendered by qualified and caring volunteers.
Patients, and also members of the family and friends, benefit much from hospice programs and facilities. Even though recovery is impossible and the cessation of life is unavoidable, people should go through this process with less pain and more dignity.
The author is a palliative care expert who knows about hospice services. If you want to have additional information with regards to hospice services, go to the top online sites for these.
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Question by Serena: Information for a caregiver of someone with multiple sclerosis?
I’m using the term “caregiver” broadly as it’s more emotional support and physical support (e.g. helping out by washing dishes) where possible.
My boyfriend has MS. Although I have done a lot of reading and research on the topic, I’m still trying to understand how MS can affect behaviour. I understand how it affects mood, but the effect on behaviour I’m still unclear on.
Does anyone know of resources I can read that address this specific topic?
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Answer by Sammm
First your doing a wonderful thing by helping you bf. It’s a life changing event to be dx’d with ms and it effects everyone not just the person with ms.
Although MS can cause cognitive and general behavior changes it is different person to person. Having any chronic illness can lead to depression and frustration. One big thing with MS is fatigue. I think the best way to deal with this is to talk with you BF and get to know how things are effecting him.
Try these sites for more info.
Here are some great sites:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hom_gen_homepage
http://www.msworld.org/html/
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The Cardiac Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Recognizes Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Week
Philadelphia, Pa. (Vocus/PRWEB) February 08, 2011
More than one million children and adults in the U.S. are living today with congenital heart defects and are an incredible example of the power of the advances in surgical and medical care and research efforts. As a family member or friend of a child or adult with a congenital heart defect (CHD), you have an incredible story to share.
The Cardiac Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia kicks off Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week and invites families and individuals whose lives have been touched by congenital heart disease to advocate, fundraise and share your personal story to raise awareness of congenital heart disease and support research efforts at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. A specialized toolkit has been developed to help families and individuals become CHD Champions.
This advocacy toolkit includes tips on how to raise awareness about CHD by sharing your story or fundraiser with the media, reaching out to legislators or writing an editorial for your local newspaper. The toolkit was developed to partner with our families and the larger community to make a difference in raising awareness about congenital heart disease.
“Awareness and funding of CHD is vital to the development of new and better treatments and to continue to search for the causes of congenital heart disease,” said Robert Shaddy, M.D., chief of the division of Cardiology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia “Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week brings pediatric issues to the forefront, and I invite everyone to partner with the Cardiac Center to raise awareness that children’s heart issues are extremely important.”
The Cardiac Center is one of the largest centers in the world dedicated to caring for patients of all ages with CHD with 24,000 outpatient visits, 1,500 inpatient admissions, more than 1,000 cardiac catheterizations and more than 900 surgical procedures annually. The Cardiac Center offers the most cutting-edge surgical and interventional treatments available for children with heart defects, many of which have been pioneered by CHOP physician-scientists.
Babies who are prenatally diagnosed with a congenital heart defect may be delivered in the Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit, the world’s first delivery unit exclusively for babies with congenital conditions.
The Cardiac Center staff is a team composed of pediatric and adult cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiac nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, operating room technicians and many others who are dedicated exclusively to providing a continuum of care for patients of all ages with CHD, fetus through adult.
Join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in recognizing Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week, February 7-14, 2011.
Become a CHD Champion. Make a difference. Visit heart.chop.edu for the tool kit and more information.
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Insurance Premium Forgiveness for Cancer Patients
Health Insurance exists to help people when they become ill. Unfortunately, many people are finding that their policies are being cancelled when they are diagnosed with a serious illness, such as cancer.
In many cases, people with cancer may find themselves unable to work. As a result, insurance companies are canceling their policies. Without insurance coverage, there is little hope that cancer patients will be able to afford the treatment needed to defeat their disease.
If Your Insurance is Cancelled
If you are facing cancer treatment without medical insurance, discuss any cost-related worries with your doctor, the hospital social worker, and the hospital’s business office before you begin treatment. They doctor may be able to recommend alternative treatments, the social worker can lead you to outside resources to help with payment, and the business office can set up a plan to work with you.
Maintaining Health Insurance During Cancer Treatments
The following tips can help you to maintain health insurance while undergoing treatment for cancer:
Consider health insurance alternatives before you begin treatment (e.g., switching to your spouse’s policy).
Do NOT quit your job until you have located an affordable insurance company that covers people with pre-existing conditions.
Some plans only cover pre-existing conditions after 12 months of coverage. Read the fine print, and make sure your old coverage doesn’t lapse before the new coverage goes into effect.
Getting Your Insurance Company to Pay for Your Cancer Treatments
The following tips will help you get the most from your insurance coverage:
Obtain a copy of your insurance policy prior to treatment and find out exactly what your coverage includes.
Keep careful records of all your covered expenses and claims.
File claims for all covered costs.
Get help in filing a claim if you need it. If friends or family can’t help, ask a social worker.
If your claim is denied, find out why and file your claim again. Ask your doctor to explain to the company why the services meet the requirements for coverage under your policy. If you are turned down again, find out if the company has an appeals process.
If you believe your claim has been unjustly denied, file an appeal.
Lobbying for Change
Health Insurances companies should be more sensitive to the delicate, and sometimes dire situations of cancer patients. If you feel that your insurance company has treated you unfairly, call your state insurance commissioner. If your policy was cancelled, write a letter to your Congressman asking for help with enacting legislation that would force insurance companies to offer insurance premium forgiveness to cancer patients. Help put an end to unacceptable insurance practices.
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Henry J: Getting Cancer: Understanding the Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. San Clemente, CA: Shining Lion Publications, 2008.
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Arizona Businesswoman Fighting Stage IV Breast Cancer at 30
Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) March 29, 2006
In March of 2004, Karen Blodgett saw her doctor for a typical yearly examination. Just previous to this visit, Karen had found a very small lump in her right breast. When she brought it to the attention of her doctor, he simply told her that it was Fibrocystic Breast Disease (a cyst) and that it was nothing to worry about. He told her that it “may get bigger”, but that he could just drain it in his office the following year.
No mammogram or ultrasound was performed.
Unfortunately, Karen did have breast cancer. Her misdiagnosed tumor grew and the cancer spread throughout her body. By the time she saw her doctor again — the following year, in 2005 — she was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. It had filled her lungs, her spine in two areas, her pelvic bones and most of her lymph nodes.
Regardless of the grim diagnosis, Karen was determined to beat her cancer. The day she found out that her breast cancer had metastasized throughout her body, she also announced to her family that she would “beat it, just like Lance.” She used Lance Armstrong as an example that so-called “terminal cancer” can be beaten even when confronted with the grim statistics of an advanced cancer.
Statistically however, Karen was literally 10 times worse off than Mr. Armstrong. She was even told that she was “in denial” by a hospital social worker. Karen went through 16 weeks of very intensive chemotherapy, followed by a lumpectomy. Just 7 months after she was given the horrific news, the hospital announced they could no longer find any evidence of breast cancer in Karen’s body. She beat incredible odds and went into remission, just as she said she would. When given the news, she simply said, “I told you so. You should have believed me.”
Karen wants to make herself available to the general public. She has prepared a speech about the importance of getting a second opinion, good nutrition and — most importantly — never giving up hope. Karen will speak to (almost) any organization that wishes to have her and will accept no money for her time. If your organization has a budget allocated for public speakers, Karen asks that the money be donated to a cancer-related charity in good faith.
Karen has been outraged to find that misdiagnosed breast cancer in women is far too common and absolutely needs to be addressed. Karen has an excellent sense of humor; her manner of speaking will be cheerful and insightful, not “doom and gloom” by any means. If you would like Karen to speak to your sorority, women’s group or any other non-political organization, please contact her at (480) 250-4901.
Karen also has a blog about her experiences fighting breast cancer at: http://www.fighting-breast-cancer.com
She hopes the blog will encourage others who are fighting breast cancer. Karen welcomes all contact and will help others in any way that she can.
Karen Blodgett is a mortgage broker licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Iowa and Michigan, her home state. If you would like to contact Karen about a mortgage, please visit her website at http://www.azwm.com or call her at her office: (877) 551-8188
She promises to beat any deal offered by any other direct lenders. In addition, 10% of the revenues from new loans will be donated to a cancer-related charity. If you represent a cancer-related charity and would like to partner with Karen, please call her at (480)250-4901.
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