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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Lebanon, NJ (PRWEB) April 3, 2006
Buttonberry Books announces the publication of Nurturing Nuggets For Dementia Caregivers: 25 Supportive Strategies In Caring For Persons With Dementia, a mini gift book to thank and honor dementia caregivers while raising awareness and money for Alzheimer’s organizations worldwide.
“Studies report that there are over 44 million informal caregivers in the United States alone”, says Publisher and Dementia Consultant Susan E. Lanza. “These unpaid caregivers, many of which are also baby boomers, are balancing the multiple responsibilities of caring for a relative with dementia while running a household and often holding a job” says Lanza.
Nurturing Nuggets For Dementia Caregivers, the first of the Nurturing Nuggets book series for health care providers, offers 25 nuggets of advice and comfort, which Lanza also calls “word bites for the heart”. “The first goal of this book is to validate the feelings of the dementia caregiver and address their fears,” says Susan. “With a portion of the proceeds being donated to Alzheimer’s organizations in the United States and around the world, we are hopeful that we can raise 1 million dollars by getting this book out to dementia caregivers everywhere”.
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Fairfield, CT (PRWEB) November 20, 2007
Nearly 80% of family caregivers are finding the caregiving experience emotionally rewarding, despite initial negative perceptions of caregiving, according to a nationwide survey by Caring Today magazine.
Published in conjunction with National Family Caregivers Month this November, the Caring Today survey shows that caregivers have distinctly more positive feelings after caring for a family member than they did as they were about to take on the responsibility. The number of caregivers finding the experience highly rewarding jumped by 50% following the caregiving experience.
“National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize family caregivers for their good hearts and tireless support,” said President George W. Bush in a Presidential Proclamation. Some 50 million Americans act as family caregivers, providing non-paid assistance for a family member or friend who needs support, guidance and or/physical help with health and medical decisions.
A just-released National Alliance for Caregiving/Evercare study found that caregivers are often burdened by high out-of-pocket costs in caring for a spouse or parent. “While the Caring Today survey also found that many caregivers experience financial hardship due to caregiving, what is especially remarkable is that the overall caregiving experience is positive. Caregivers find that the caregiving experience helps them strengthen bonds with the person they’re caring for in a way they never thought possible,” said Susan Strecker Richard, Editor-in-Chief of Caring Today
The Caring Today survey also offers strong advice for caregivers: “Being prepared to be a caregiver is directly related to the well-being of the caregiver, not just the patient,” said Victor Imbimbo, President/CEO of Caring Today.
“Many people facing the issue of caring for an aging parent or physically-challenged relative wonder how they can manage it, along with all they do in other aspects of their busy lives,” said Richard. “However, for the majority of caregivers, the experience turns out to be emotionally rewarding beyond their highest expectations, reaffirming the significance of caregiving.”
Every caregiver must develop a connection with his or her loved one,” said caregiving advocate Debbie Newsham, 44, of Eagle River, Alaska, who has been caring for her father who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease for over four years. “We learn to make those connections, find those moments and allay those fears. This is how caregivers move to the next level, keep our spirits high and maintain the essence of our loved one.”
The survey indicates that caregivers’ concerns vary significantly before compared to after becoming a caregiver. Overall the differences are positive, with caregivers initially underestimating the degree of bonding with the care recipient; underestimating both how rewarding and enjoyable the caregiving experience can be, and over-anticipating the degree they would feel overwhelmed.
However, caregivers initially tended to underestimate the need to find more resources and information and the potential of experiencing financial hardship. When first learning of their new role as a caregiver, most caregivers recall initial feelings as: Concern (36%), Overwhelm (22%), or Inadequacy (14%). Some even felt Fear (10%), Panic (5%), Anger (3%) or Guilt (2%).
Among the key findings in the Caring Today survey:
Sixty percent of the caregivers called the experience “very or extremely rewarding,” a 50% jump over the number of caregivers who thought in advance they would find the experience “very or extremely rewarding.” Nearly 80% (78.8%) percent of the caregivers found the experience to be at least “rewarding,” an increase of more than one-third from initial expectation.
A majority of the caregivers–nearly 54%–formed a stronger bond with the patient during the time they were together.
Almost 60% of the respondents reported an improvement in the quality of their relationship with the person for whom they cared. By contrast, fewer than 10% said that their relationship got worse during the time they were caregivers.
Social activities of the caregiver tend to diminish. However, the diminished social activities are replaced with an increased quality of relationship with the care recipient.
More than 2/3 of all caregivers (68.7%) said they enjoy the tasks associated with caregiving. However, prior to assuming the role, fewer than half (45.5%) thought they would enjoy caregiving.
The amount of satisfaction with caregiving is directly related to the type of disease from which the care recipient suffers. Caregivers of depression sufferers, cancer and cardiac disease have more difficulty than those caring for patients who suffer from diabetes, high blood pressure and arthritis.
“For me, caregiving is one of life’s crossroads,” said Newsham. “I have learned some painful lessons, but in such a unique and loving way that I realize this has not been wasted time for me. This has been a time to take personal inventory and realign priorities.”
Caregiver profile
The survey revealed the average family caregiver to be a 46-year-old woman. More than ¾ of caregivers are female. Nearly ¾ range in age from 35 to 59. The majority of caregivers use the Internet regularly and use it to learn more about health information.
Importance of preparation in caregiving
Preparation, according to the Caring Today survey, is a critical element in the satisfaction caregivers derive from their subsequent experience: Caregivers who were prepared for what to expect felt happy, honored and needed and were significantly less likely to experience negative emotions, such as panic and inadequacy.
“The bottom line” said Imbimbo, “is that being prepared means the caregiver knows more and has more relevant medical information, establishes a better relationship with doctors, and plans for a more balanced life for herself.”
While caregivers find the experience more enjoyable and less overwhelming than anticipated, many find the responsibility can take a physical and financial toll. Almost two thirds of caregivers are able to maintain their own health after becoming a caregiver (63%). However, about a third of caregivers experience a deterioration in their own health after becoming a caregiver (31%) and 38% describe themselves as being depressed. The majority, of the caregivers (53%) said they experienced financial hardships due to caregiving.
Anderson Analytics LLC, which conducted the survey for Caring Today, collected 514 valid responses online between April 26, 2007 and May 20, 2007. The survey has a confidence level of 95%.
About Caring Today, LLC
Caring Today, LLC, through its magazine and website, is the leading provider of practical advice and resources for family caregivers. Since 2004, the Connecticut-based multiplatform media company has delivered expertise and support to the estimated 50 million American family caregivers through www.caringtoday.com and Caring Today, a bimonthly magazine with a national circulation of 750,000.
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Caregivers for seniors are typically paid providers but they may also be volunteers from a government or nonprofit organization. Where care is being provided in the home there is often a mix of formal and informal care provided. And the trend is towards using more formal care since, unlike the past, more informal respite caregivers are employed. They choose to remain employed but must juggle limited time between caregiving and maintaining a household and a job. These added responsibilities often make it necessary to hire non-medical home care aides to provide supervision and help when the primary caregiver cannot be present. Or as adult day services become more common, caregivers may pay for this form of formal caregiving to get rest or to allow for maintaining some employment. When care is no longer possible in the home, then formal caregivers come into play on a full-time basis.
This may be in the form of a congregate living arrangement, assisted living, home nursing agency, a continuing care retirement community or a nursing home. It is at this point that long term care can have a significant impact on the finances of the care recipient and a healthy spouse living at home. Care facilities are quite expensive and the cost for maintaining a spouse in such a living arrangement may rob a healthy spouse at home of an adequate standard of living. It’s quite possible the healthy spouse may end up with food stamps and subsidized housing where, before the need for a care facility, this may not have been the case.Or it is more often the case that the couple recognizes this dilemma of splitting living arrangements in two locations and an attempt will be made to keep the spouse needing care at home as long as possible. This may help with the finances but often results in destroying the physical and emotional health of the caregiver by creating a situation where the caregiver has difficulty coping with the responsibilities and physical demands.
Another reality of providing informal care services in the home is the increasing need for physical and emotional support that often goes unrecognized until too late. As care needs increase, both in the number of hours required and in the number or intensity of activities requiring help, there is a greater need for the services of formal caregivers. Unfortunately, many informal caregivers become so focused on their task they don’t realize they are getting in over their heads and they have reached the point where some or complete formal caregiving is necessary. Or the informal caregiver may recognize the need for paid, professional help but does not know where to get the money to pay for it. Other members of the family should be aware of this burden and be prepared to step in and help their loved one who is providing care recognize the possibility of becoming overloaded. It is also the job of a care manager or a financial adviser or an attorney to recognize this need with the client caregiver and provide the necessary counsel to protect the caregiver from overload. The advisor can also likely find a source for paying for formal care that the caregiver may not be aware of. An overloaded caregiver is likely to develop depression and/or physical ailments and could end up needing long term care as well. The consequences of not being able to cope with the burden of caregiving might even result in an early death for the caregiver.
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Caregiving is not a role people usually choose. It seems to choose us, emerging from events and circumstances beyond our control. Spinal cord injury, debilitation or sudden illness may come without warning. This is a job that cannot be skirted and cannot always be delegated. It can be difficult, physically and emotionally. It can be time-consuming. While caring for loved ones can be enormously satisfying, there are days, it seems, that offer little reward. Caregivers, the men and women who care for family members and loved ones, deserve to be recognized and supported for the vital part they play in the lives of people with paralysis. Caregivers may work in isolation from others in similar circumstances but they share much in common. It is important that caregivers connect with each other, to gain strength and to know that they are not alone. It is essential that caregivers know about tools — the homecare products and services — that might make their jobs easier. It’s also important that caregivers are aware of community and public resources that offer assistance. Caregivers also need to know that support and respite systems exist to address the well-being and health of caregivers themselves.
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Caregiver Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Disabled Woman
A man who was supposed to be taking care of a disabled woman is accused of sexually assaulting her.
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Hiring a caregiver to come into your home or to provide additional care in a facility can be nerve-wracking. How do you know who to trust? How do you know who will be a good fit? This article addresses those concerns and will help guide you through the process of hiring a private caregiver. Some people find caregivers through a homecare agency or referral service in order to keep things simple. Hiring a private caregiver is usually the most inexpensive option, but it means you’ll need to do the work that an agency or referral service would normally do for you: as an employer, you’ll need to cover payroll taxes unless that person works as a contractor, and, to be on the safe side, you should also perform a background check. Where to Find Private-hire Caregivers * Ask for referrals from people you know and trust in the medical community, including discharge planners, physicians and social workers. * Let people around you know that you’re looking to hire a caregiver. You may be surprised at how many leads you find, and word-of-mouth recommendations are sometimes the best ones. * Search online job boards such as Craigslist. * Place an advertisement in the newspaper or via online forums. Assess Your Situation Before calling any caregivers, make a list of what the job will entail and what your expectations are for hiring a professional caregiver. Be as detailed as possible. For example, telling a job candidate that you need someone to take care of your mom for three days a week only informs them that it is part-time work. Make notes on what is most important: * When and how often do you need a caregiver? Is it likely to change soon? If so, will it be a problem? * What duties would you like the caregiver to perform and how often? List out the duties and frequency (e.g, light housekeeping weekly, driving to doctor’s appointment as needed, and aiding with bathing every morning). * Do you need any specialized care, such as for dementia or incontinence? * What are the qualities a caregiver would need to make the environment safe and happy-patience, a sense of humor, or the ability to stand his or her ground? The caregiver you hire will be spending a lot of time with your loved one, so this is a significant issue. What are your loved one’s pet peeves? Disorder or messiness? Smoking in the home? Bring these up when you speak with the caregiver. Caregivers are People, Too! * Live-in caregivers should have a comfortable, private area set aside for them. * Live-in caregivers cannot be on call all the time; everyone needs personal time. * Make sure that shift lengths are reasonable. Research Your Candidates Once you’ve identified the caregiving duties, then you’re ready to screen candidates by phone and begin scheduling interviews. On the phone, explain what your needs are and make sure the candidate has experience, training and the physical capability to do tasks such as transferring or bathing (if applicable). Let them know you will be checking their references and performing a background check. Ask interviewees to come to the interview with a Social Security card, driver’s license, listings of prior home addresses and references, and a resumé. Download Gilbert Guide’s Caregiver Employment Sheet to help keep track of candidates. Background Checks Performing a background check on potential caregivers is imperative. Background checks can include credit reports, DMV records and searching county, state and/or federal criminal records. You must have written consent from the potential caregiver in order to perform a background check. Gilbert Guide’s Caregiver Employment Sheet has an authorization at the bottom of the form. Many law offices and private investigators can perform background checks using specialized databases; fees range from about -300 per hour. Online background check companies usually cost less, and most charge based on the scope of the search-for example, how many counties or states must be searched and what type of records you require. If you go this route, it’s helpful to have a list of the candidate’s previous addresses. Oftentimes search criteria can be even more specialized if you call the agency directly, rather than utilizing online forms, which are generalized. The Interview Interviews are always tricky because they require you to assess a person in a short amount of time. The following are a few questions and talking points for interviewing a candidate. * How long have you worked as a caregiver? * Tell me about your past work experience. * What did you like or not like about your previous jobs-and why? * Do you have any specialized training or experience? * Are you willing to perform the following duties? (List the duties you require, including any future needs that you anticipate. If your loved one enjoys cooking but her arthritis may require need aid with cooking later see if the caregiver is willing to do so.) * What activities do you think would be appropriate for my loved one? * How would you deal with my loved one being combative? * When are you happiest at work? (What makes work a good experience for you?) A Note on Screening Make sure you don’t have any discriminatory policies in your screening process. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that you ask for permission, in writing, before pulling a job candidate’s credit report. Also, if you do not hire that person based on his or her credit report, you must send the applicant a copy of the report, the contact information of the Consumer Reporting Agency and information on their rights to dispute the report. During the interview, let applicants know everything you can about the job-think of details that would be important to you, if you were the employee. Some questions and concerns may include: * People with whom the caregiver will need to interact (Do you have a policy about visitors? Will anyone be stopping by the home?) * Tardiness or absenteeism * Benefits and wages (When and how will the caregiver be paid?) * Vacations and holiday pay * Petty cash (Will you leave small amounts of money for expenses or will you reimburse the caregiver later? Be sure to require receipts if it’s the latter!) I Don’t Have Time! If time is an issue, hire a caregiver through an in-home care agency; the agency will perform all the background checks and match you with a caregiver who suits your needs. Cheat Sheets are a Good Thing Verbal instructions can be helpful, but don’t anticipate that a caregiver will remember everything you said on the first day. Write down important information so he or she will have a reference. Include details on the care recipient, the home and emergency protocols. Keep a copy in a central place in the home. About the Care Recipient (see Gilbert Guide’s Face Sheet): * Likes and dislikes * Normal diet and any restrictions to it * Any mobility issues * Current medical status and/or illnesses (include any signs of an emergency) * Possible behavior problems and how to best deal with them * Any exercises or therapies (include schedule, if applicable) * Medication list About the Home or Apartment: * Security precautions and keys * Location of medical supplies * Location of food and cooking items (include explanation of any related appliances) * Location of cleaning and washing supplies (include instructions for appliances) * Location of fuse box, flash lights, light bulbs and candles * Location of clothing or extra linens About Emergencies: * Name and phone number of first person who should be contacted after 9-1-1 * Doctors’ names and phone numbers * Other important contacts A Well-run Home is a Happy Home One of the most important things you can do with any employee is to keep the lines of communication open. It involves more than simply making your expectations clear (although that’s very important!). The following are a few hints on how to create a smooth-running and happy home. * Schedule informal meetings. Ask the caregiver how things are going. Has he or she noticed any recent changes in your loved one’s health? Is there anything you can do to provide better support? * Speak up. If you feel your expectations are not being met, let the caregiver know in a gentle but firm manner. * Create a comfortable environment. The caregiver should have pleasant working conditions, with a comfortable place to take a break (or a comfortable room and bed for live-in help). * Equip the caregiver with the tools for success. Provide the caregiver with the supplies necessary to do his or her job. * Show your appreciation. Complimenting the caregiver’s work and skills, giving small gifts or bonuses, or providing perks such as partial or full travel reimbursement are all wonderful ways of expressing gratitude.
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California Attorney Discusses What You Can About Elder Abuse by a Private Caregiver
If you have had to make the difficult choice of what to do about an elderly family member that is no longer able to take care of themselves without help, then you know how much thought goes into choosing a solution.
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Elder Abuse Attorney Discusses Ways to Choose a Caregiver
Many of us are faced with the decision at some point in our life to put a loved one in a long term care facility or the hire a private caregiver to take care of them in the privacy of their own or even our own home. If you suspect that your loved one has suffered any type of elder abuse, whether it be by a private caregiver or a long-term care facility, contact a lawyer immediately.
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Many of us are faced with the decision at some point in our life to put a loved one in a long term care facility or the hire a private caregiver to take care of them in the privacy of their own or even our own home. If you suspect that your loved one has suffered any type of elder abuse, whether it be by a private caregiver or a long-term care facility, contact a lawyer immediately.
Wheelchair Lifts – a Useful Assistant to Caregivers
Wheelchair lifts are increasing in popularity throughout the world due to the fact that it helps create greater mobility among disabled persons. As such, there are also a great demand for caregivers mostly in bigger countries such as United States, UK, Canada, and Australia.
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Depression has become a common disorder and a very serious problem in today’s hectic life. A feeling of helplessness and despair will envelope your every thought and it has the power to cripple your emotions totally and make you feel like the world is the gloomiest place. It can push you to the edge and even cause you to self-destruct.
Tips to gain weight and increase muscle mass quickly
Most of the people who are thin and slender wish to gain weight and have a muscular physique. A muscular physique is preferred to a thin or a pot-bellied body. It does not matter if you are a sportsman, a body builder or just a white-collared employee, a toned muscular body is always better for your health. So if you want to increase your muscle mass, follow the tips given below and enjoy your new found strength.
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We are often filled with stress and anxiety owing to the fast pace of our job and life. It becomes hard to find a place of peace and serenity where we can relax in this hustle and bustle. This lack of relaxation can lead to the development of various health complications and disorders. Therefore it is very important to relax our body from time to time.
Nowadays we are very vulnerable to cold and flu and that is not only during the winter season but anytime as there have been various flu outbreaks recently. Flu virus can be air-borne or can be contracted by physical touch or it can be spread through touching infected objects and things like doorknobs, escalator railings and elevator buttons.
Tips to remain energetic everyday
Due to rising amount of work and bad health, most people are prone to tiredness and become lethargic by the end of the day leading to frustration and unproductively.
How to manage your weight effectively
Obesity has been on a rise all over the world as people owing to their hectic lifestyles and rise of junk foods tend to forget about their weight, diet and health. An obese body is not only bad for your image but also puts you in greater health risks like diabetes, heart diseases and high blood pressure. So, start managing your wealth and health to ensure a long healthy life.
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Psoriasis sufferers have numerous treatment choices to think about for his or her personal use. These range from prescription medicines, more than the counter products and even natural or home remedies.
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Paying for Medicare- Info from WWW Medicare Gov
With the ever expanding needs on healthcare services, the US government keeps on adjusting with the modifications and improvements in its healthcare policies to essentially accommodate these changes.
Four Types of Medicare Packages as Explained from WWW Medicare Gov
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Explaining the Two Options for Medicare Gov
Many of us are wondering where to get the extra funds to finance for our health when we reach the age of 65 or if we happen to have some disability which are two conditions that make it difficult for us to find the proper resources for our financial needs.
Explaining the Two Options for Medicare Gov
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Many of us are worried about our financial resources when it comes to paying our medical expenses when we get older or if we happen to have physical disability.
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Age and disability are two of the several factors that hinder an individual from exercising his or her full potential. Not only that, there conditions also pose a big impediment in finding jobs that could serve as the financial resources for an individual.
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Spending on healthcare can mean cutting a huge chunk of your budget as it can be seriously expensive. A lot of people are currently finding it difficult to make ends meet, especially in the face of the world’s financial crisis.
Fund Unexpected Elder Care Costs With Your Personal Resources
When shifting circumstances bring unexpected elder care costs, they also bring the urgency of having to make short and long-term financial decisions. It is at this point that one must confront the reality of the exorbitant costs of care for the chronically ill and elderly.
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When you get to the point where you cannot even afford your minimum payment to cover all your debts, you may think about bankruptcy; however this is the wrong move. Bankruptcy protection will only give you short term relief and destroy your credit, meanwhile you will eventually have to pay back all of your debts anyway, but from scratch. Negotiating down your debt is and settling it is the best option for someone facing debt problems. Here are some tips to negotiate debt settlement.
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The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox, a blog for family and professional caregivers of persons with dementia, was named one of the top five internet sites for “candid and informational dementia content” by HealthCentral.com. Susan E. Lanza, the blog’s editor, is a dementia expert, author, international speaker, nursing home administrator and consultant.
“Bringing more positive attention to the special needs of dementia caregivers is a mission I completely support. There are many great blogs and websites out there which cater to the growing numbers of dementia caregivers, so I am proud to be named one of the best for 2007,” states Lanza.
The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox Blog was started as an offshoot of the highly successful mini gift book that Lanza wrote in 2006 called, “Nurturing Nuggets For Dementia Caregivers,” which was published by her own publishing company, Buttonberry Books of Lebanon, NJ. “Writing a gift book just for dementia caregivers was a more effective way for me to donate to dementia causes like the Alzheimer’s Association since I pledged to donate a portion of the profits of each book,” states Lanza. The book was named a finalist in the USA 2007 Book Awards and the Eric Hoffer Awards.
As “Nurturing Nuggets For Dementia Caregivers” prepared for a second printing, Lanza created the blog, The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox, as a way of providing “a great site for news snippets, caregiving tips and product reviews for professional and family caregivers who want to keep up with the world of dementia.” “My next book will actually be called The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox and will exclusively focus on techniques, ideas, anything that will help caregivers improve the quality of life for those with dementia,” says Lanza. “My experiences as a nursing home administrator starting a dementia unit with my team as well as all the stories out in the field from my classes will provide some much needed info for caregivers,” continues Lanza.
To visit The Dementia Caregiver’s Toolbox Blog, go to www.nurturingnuggets.typepad.com. For more information about Susan E. Lanza or to order any of her books, please go to www.nurturingnuggets.com. To learn about her upcoming classes, please visit www.crosscountryeducation.com.
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