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Enough Said
I'm going to give over my column this week
to Judy, a true Fearless Caregiver with a tremendous holiday
solution:
Our big family gatherings have
changed over the past several years, since my husband has
been disabled and some of our family are living out of
state. We now have a few small gatherings, rather than one
big one. Each family comes to see us at their previously
set day and time, or we go to their house, as long as we
have help getting Joe in and out of their house, bathroom,
etc. Joe knows that he can nap whenever he needs to and no
one will mind. We just sit and visit a little longer and
then pick up where we left off when he has rested. Most of
the visits work out best at our house. We have a table tree
in the corner, instead of a floor tree and very few other
decorations. Joe uses a walker or wheelchair to get around,
so I remind visitors to put boots and other belongings
against the wall, so the hallway is clear. We bring a
wastebasket into the living room to put paper in when
presents are opened, so nothing will clutter the floor.
Family members understand and help out. Even little ones
will take their toys into a special area so Grandpa won't
trip on them. Our house is small, but it works. We
sometimes have to cancel our plans and change dates if the
weather gets bad (we live in NY) or if Joe isn't feeling
well. Somehow it always works out with little stress. I
try to keep the refreshments festive but easy. I make
almost all of our gifts - hand painted china, homemade fudge
and cookies, and other special treats. If I need to shop, I
find I can do most of it through mail order. I do enjoy a
shopping trip with a friend now and then and it's a great
break as long as I have an aide at home with Joe. Happy
holidays!
Judy
Couldn't say it better myself.
Share
your Holiday Tips and Techniques
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Feature
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Caring Gifts for Caregivers |
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By Cheryl
Ellis, Staff Writer |
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Nearly any season has its typical gift giving
occasions. From yuletide to birthdays and
anniversaries, the need to find an appropriate gift
presents itself.. .. ...Continued |
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Additional
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Holiday Help: Relieving Caregivers’ Stress |
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By
Cheryl Smith
Who doesn’t feel overwhelmed sometimes by the bustle of
the holiday season? Add to that the responsibility of caring for
a frail elderly loved one, and burnout is simply a concept
waiting to become reality..... ...Continued
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Caregiver Story |
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Confessions of a Recovering Caregiver |
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By Daphne Simpkins
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Since my three-year stint as my
father’s caregiver I wrestle with socially unacceptable
urges to comfort, feed, and water just about anybody.
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...Continued
(Do you have a story?
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Caretips |
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Holiday Stress Assessment for Caregivers
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By
Michael Plontz
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We can feel the stress lurking around the corner.
We may not know what form it will take or how much of it we will
have to endure, but we know that it’s out there waiting.
....Continued
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Carenotes |
I live in a rural area in
Northwest CT, USA. I live in an apartment with my
partner of 24 years and our doggie. I don't know if
anyone can help, but at least I can share my
experience.
Pam, my partner, has numerous medical problems:
Uncontrolled diabetes, advanced stage liver disease,
encepholopathy (causes memory failure), neuropathy,
enlarged spleen, anemia...blood transfusions every
2-3 months, renal failure. In the last 4 years she
came near to death 3 times and now is left with the
need for me to be her caretaker. I am trying to find
a support group close by, as I am disabled myself.
The two support groups where I live are geared for
Alzheimer's and Cancer. I have no source from
outside help as her insurance would only cover acute
care.
I'm pretty much alone, although my children do
contact me a lot and my younger son came to visit
over the summer and helped us tremendously. But I
could really use some down time once in a while. We
are on a very limited income, so massages, get aways,
etc. are not possible. Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for listening.
A.
Answer This Week's CareNote:
carenotes/2007/index.htm
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