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Links, addresses, and phone numbers for obtaining valuable free items and services.

 Article 1:  10/26/00

Suggestions and ideas to ease the role of the caregiver and improve the life of the loved one.  

Article 1:  Modifying Grandma G's Home (8 min.) 12/17/00
(Changes in her physical home to facilitate her independence)

Article 2:  An E Mail Communications System (3 min.) 1/28/01
Anne's mother has had recent health changes necessitating her family serve as caregivers.  The large family has made communication difficult.  An E mail network yielded unexpected positive results.  

 

Does the person you are caring for qualify for the palliative care hospice services?  Learn more about these organizations and their work.  

hospice 

Please check out this site: http://www.caregiverscount.com/.  It has information on all the current federal legislation relevant to caregivers.  It also has contact information for all legislators.

In addition, they have a free email newsletter that will advise you when to contact your legislators regarding relevant legislation.

Support their efforts and exercise the influence you have as a caregiver!!!!  

Links to & descriptions of sites of value to caregivers and their loved ones.

Article 1:  10/26/00 

 

Educational information regarding medical subjects and issues.

Article 1:  Suggestions for assistance with long hospital stays (from a letter to syndicated columnist, Ann Landers 10/26/00 (1 min.)

 

Ideas & helpful hints for assisting children of caregivers and loved ones.

Article 1:  
Limits and Consequences   (An excerpt from a book written by Anne and Gary: A POSITIVE APPROACH TO PARENTING)  1O/26/00

Fresh from our garden for the evening's meal

Dishes and recipes that are easily prepared and appropriate for your special loved one.  

Anne's recipe for "Stay in Bed Stew" 8/23/00 (1 min.)

 Anne's Easy-to-fix Chicken Casserole Recipe  (1 min.) 02/11/01

Web rings can be an excellent way to explore areas of interest.  It is an easy way to check out many sites.  These rings deal specifically with sites for caregivers.  We hope you find these of value in your search for meaningful information and experiences.  

Web rings 12/12/00

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