Drivers over the age of 65 years most often travel alone in their own vehicles or with two or more occupants. For most older drivers, the ability to get places independently is a precious privilege that is not given up easily. However, at some point, safety issues become more important. The crash rate for older drivers is related to physical and mental changes associated with aging, such as impaired vision, hearing loss, as well as, impaired mobility and neurological function. Medical conditions and medications also play a significant role in determining safety of older drivers.

Recent driving history is an excellent indicator of the current level of risk in driving. Recent accidents, near misses, traffic violations and getting lost are red flags for the need of a full health assessment by a primary physician. The physician can determine probable reasons for driving difficulties by assessing the levels of mental, motor, and medical impairments the driver demonstrates in the physicians office and at home. The physician may be able to improve the driving abilities through changes in prescription or a new exercise regimen.

A driver needs to use muscle strength and endurance, as well as, a range of motion to perform all the functions of driving. Drivers with physical disabilities may want to consult with a Driver Rehabilitation Specialist: The Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists may be reached at 800-290-2344 for information about these professionals in the drivers locale.

AARP offers an eight hour Driver Safety Program in classroom settings around the nation. To find a course in your locale, call 888-227-7669. AARPs article When to Stop Driving lists additional warning signs for older drivers: trouble paying attention to road signs, and signals; slower responses to unexpected situations; feeling less comfortable, nervous or fearful while driving; frequent honking from other drivers; friends and family who refuse to be passengers.

Driving Tips

Older drivers should avoid night driving, rush-hour driving, freeway driving or driving in dangerous conditions such as snow or rain storms. Planning a driving route ahead of any lengthy road trip is helpful.

If the older drivers skills behind the wheel cannot be improved to a reasonable degree of safety, other alternatives to driving should be sought. Use of public and private transportation services, ride sharing, senior citizen shuttles, volunteer services, friends, family and neighbors are the most common options.

Another alternative is to limit the need for driving through home delivery whenever possible. Older drivers should remember that losing a small degree of independence does not compare to serious injury or death of oneself or any passenger.

Joanne Hill, MSW, is the author of Elder Organizer: A Journal of Information for Family Elders. The book was designed for baby boomers and their aging parents to prepare for the future before a crisis strikes. More information about the book can be found at http://www.lifeworkspublishing.com Ms Hill has presented seminars to elders and their adult children on the subject of Strategies for Aging Adults, The Secrets to Longevity, and Teaming Up With Your Doctor to promote the well being of elders. To contact Ms. Hill email jhill@lifeworkspublishing.com.

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Tripping down or falling are some of the problems faced by the elderly and the partially immobilized. The injury from the falls in turn leads to further disability and limits independent and active life. Simple changes in the environment and life styles can stop the likelihood of tripping down or falling.

The barrier of stairs can be removed by using a stair lift. These electrically operated devices are easy to use and not very expensive.\r Stair lifts are also known as stair gliders, stair chairs or chair lifts. They carry the disabled or the elderly gently and safely up the stairs. Ensure that the stair lift can swivel at the upper landing and turn away from the stairs to provide a confident and safe method to get off. If the stair lift comes with a remote control, it will assist the caregiver in case the individual could not operate the controls themselves.

When selecting a stair lift ensure it can maneuver curved and narrow stairs. It should also negotiate corridors and intermediate landings without any problem. There should be a battery back-up available in the stair lift so that during power outages, the lift should continue to operate. For more info visit www.only-disabled-aids.info

One of lifes pleasures is to relax in the bath easing away the aches, stresses and pains. To assist the disabled and the senior citizens lacking easy mobility to enjoy the therapeutic value of a bath, a bath lift can be used.

Bath lifts have a seat, which in turn fitted in the bath, and it moves up and down. The user can slide from the side of the bath into the seat and the lift lowers the user gently into the bath. Similarly, after the bath, the seat lifts the user to the top of the bath.

Batteries power most of the bath lifts and the lifts can also work from the mains. The batteries are a safe back up in case of power outage.

Bath lifts are not suitable for users who cannot get on and off the seat of the lift and who cannot lift the legs over the rim of the bath. Persons with such acute disabilities, a hoist or a fixed lift are more suitable than the portable bath lift.

Most of the bath lifts available on the market fit in the standard shaped baths. In order to hold its place the bath lifts are provided with a sucker at every corner of its base.\r Ensure that the bath seat can go deep into the bath so that a deeper bath with less water is assured.

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Though my 98 1/2 year-old father-in-law is in Assisted Living family members are very involved in his care. We are trying to give Dad the best life possible. Last week we invited him to lunch. When we picked Dad up he got into the car slowly and declared, \”The world is a hard place today.\” Dad\’s world is not only hard, it is shrinking by the hour.

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? If your loved one lives with you, is in Assisted Living, or a nursing home, there are things you can do to help professional caregivers care for him or her.

1. ASK FOR A MEDICATION REVIEW. People with dementia often have physical problems such as glaucoma and diabetes. The physician may prescribe additional medication for your loved one. Dosages may also change. Medications should be reviewed on a regular basis to make sure they are current and compatible.

2. RATE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. Many Assisted Living facilities/nursing homes use the Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, detailed in the autumn 1969 issue of \”The Gerontologist.\” The scale rates phone use, shopping, fixing meals, housekeeping, laundry skills, transportation, taking medicine, and handling finances. Download the scale from the Internet and rate your loved one to get a clearer picture of his or her dementia.

3. REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICES. At the end of her life my mother developed urinary incontinence. Despite regular updates on her care, nobody told me they bathed my mother only once a week. No wonder she smelled. I ordered extra baths for my mother.

4. INCREASE PROTECTION. My father-in-law ate lunch once and tried to eat it again, so the Assisted Living staff monitors his meal times carefully. If we have invited Dad to lunch or dinner we call the desk and tell them when we are picking Dad up. Dad is in the final stage of dementia and starting to forget family members. Assisted Living staff and family members are watching him closely and will determine when the next level of care is needed.

5. KEEP REMINDING YOUR LOVED ONE. We call Dad to remind him of appointments and also tape written reminders to his desk lamp. Since Dad usually loses these notes the four of us who are involved in his care give him many verbal reminders. We also give Dad picture reminders, such as the photo of the flowers that were wired to a loved one on his behalf.

There is little we can do for Dad at this time life \”when the world is a hard place.\” But the things we can do are important. We can listen to his stories (there are fewer of them), keep him safe, and surround him with a loving family. These actions are not a burden, they are a privilege and an example for Dad\’s grandchildren and great grandchildren. God bless us each and every one.

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

http://www.harriethodgson.com

http://healthwriter.blogspot.com

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Heatlth Care Journlaists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Her 24th book, \”Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief,\” written with Lois Krahn, MD is available from http://www.amazon.com A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. Another review is posted on the American Hospice Foundation Website under the \”School Corner\” heading.

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As I write this, a dear elderly friend may be taking her last breaths in the bed of a nursing home 30 miles from here. Bernice and I bonded like super-glue nine years ago when her son, who is now my favorite ex-husband, brought me home to meet his mother. You know how sometimes you meet someone and you just KNOW them … how they think, how they react, how they feel … with no need for words? That was me and Bernice.

When her son and I divorced, it was friendly, and had no impact whatsoever on our relationship. She and I shared an understanding - friends for life, no matter what.

For years I would drive out to her country home to visit her every other week. We\’d laugh and pay bills and take care of business and eat lunch together. Early one morning a few months ago, her legs just collapsed right out from under her and she fell, hitting her head. When her home health aid found her, she had been lying there for at least 2 hours, blood seeping slowly from the cut on her scalp, body too weak to make itself get up.

After the hospital stitched her up, it was clear that she could not go home again. So when she set up a new headquarters at the nursing home, I started visiting her almost every day.

We would still laugh and take care of business together - but business became what was for lunch today, and what would she wear tomorrow, and scheduling her appointment at the in-house beauty salon because she did not have the energy to keep doing her own hair so she wanted a perm.

I watched as the weeks passed and she gradually declined. I\’ll spare you the details. I have learned a few things from this experience that I think might be important to share, so here they are in no particular order.

1.) Little things matter. Smooth the sheets, fluff the pillow, fold the blankets. Bring a small treat or a flower from your garden or a sample-size hand lotion. Share pictures or a funny story. Bernice loved to hear about life outside in the world, no matter how trivial.

2.) Ask what they need. The remote or phone might need to be relocated within easy reach. The clip on the call button was too hard for her to squeeze, so she would hold it in her tense hand like a vice-grip until someone clipped it to her pillow. Sometimes she wanted me to comb her hair or trim her nails or take her out on the deck for some sunshine and fresh air. I\’m not sure she would have felt comfortable outright requesting those things if I had not asked what I could do for her.

3.) The TV is often their only link to anything in the real world. That dang television remote would give her fits all the time - so many small buttons, and her arthritic fingers would hit too many at once. (note to some inventor out there - can you whip up a remote that only has power, channel, and volume, with BIG colorcoded buttons that elderly folks can easily see and push?)

4.) Help does not always come when you push the little button at the bed. So many patients, so little staff. Push the one in the bathroom if possible for a quicker response.

5.) Pain medication works best when it is maintaining relief, rather than starting from scratch. Ask for pain meds BEFORE the pain gets bad. Make sure they take the regular dose at the regular time whether they think they need it or not. It\’s easier to keep up with the momentum of relief than trying to get pain back under control after the meds have worn off.

6.) Stay with them for meals sometimes. Get to know the other residents, grease the wheels of conversation, look for common ground, and help to plant the seeds of friendships. It\’s easier for them if you are the one to break the ice.

7.) Get to know the family members of the other residents. My first dinner there I met the daughter of another resident, and we agreed to keep tabs on each other\’s moms.

8.) And of course, get to know the staff! Learn their names, ask about their weekend and their family. Nursing home staff members are so overworked and underpaid it is almost obscene. They deserve nothing but our gratitude and empathy. They have hearts of gold and an undeniable calling to serve, or they would be working somewhere, anywhere, else. A smile or touch of thanks counts for so much. Be as kind and gracious as you can to them. They hold your loved one in their hands in so many ways.

9.) Please do not ever tell a loved one that their decision to enter hospice or stop interventions is a sin or a mistake! Their life is their domain. Your life is yours. The last thing a terminal patient needs is to be judged or criticized for reaching their personal limit. Please do whatever it takes to reach a place where you can honestly tell them that you love and support them in making whatever decision they think is best for them.

10.) If your loved one has six months or less to live, I have three words for you. Hospice, hospice, hospice. I cannot say it enough. They know pain control and comfort measures like no one else. They can move mountains on behalf of their clients, and they assist the regular caregivers. Everyone benefits. Please.

11.) Life is not as fragile as we sometimes think. It can take a while for the body to get the memo that the heart and soul are ready to let go. Cultivate patience.

12.) Make plans now, before anything happens to you. Take care of your family by having a will, designating a person to make medical decisions for you with durable power of attorney for health care, setting up a trust, etc. Grief alone is enough to deal with. Spare your family from also having to make a bunch of decisions that you could have taken care of ahead of time. Bernice and her husband Walter planned every detail of their memorial services ahead of time, right down to the hymns and the flowers. We can simply honor their wishes. What a gift.

13.) Let them go in peace. Don\’t cling to them in fear or insecurity. Release them, and let them know they have earned a deep rest, and that you will be okay.

14.) At the end of your life, it comes down to only you. As much her family and I love her, we simply cannot be there all the time to keep her company. I think it\’s a worthwhile investment of time and energy when you are young and healthy to make peace with solitude, and cultivate some kind of relationship with your concept of a higher or deeper power. We come in alone, and go out alone. It is helpful if alone feels good.

15.) You can\’t take any of it with you. It all goes. At this point, a tiny morsel of her personality glimmers in her eyes when they flutter open ever-so-briefly , but she is hardly recognizable. Her body has melted away, leaving just a wrinkled bag of skin and bones. Death is the great leveler, and being in such close daily proximity with it reminds me that this is all temporary anyway, and that it is a waste of time and energy to get too worked up over anything.

16.) Touch matters. It reminds us that we are still have a body, and that we can make contact with other bodies. Bernice calms right down when someone holds her hand.

17.) Sound matters. It is often the last sense to retreat, so they know you are there by your voice long after they can acknowledge you. Keep talking to them. Don\’t say anything in front of them that you don\’t want them to hear. When you run out of words, sing. You know what will comfort them … hymns, chants, even pop songs. It is the tenderness in your voice that they will hear and understand.

18.) Love matters. In the end, it\’s the only thing that remains. When I showed up a couple days ago Bernice grabbed for my hand in great distress, telling me that someone needed to show her the way home. I told her to look for Jesus and her husband Walter. She protested that she HAD been looking, and she could not see them anywhere. I suggested she look with her heart, not her eyes. She found them that way, and relaxed into sleep once more.

19.) You matter. Your presence matters. To them, and to you. Spend time at their bedside, even if it seems they do not know you are there. They do. And you will face no regrets later.

20.) And even if you cannot be there, your thoughts and prayers matter. Scientists are becoming aware of what mystics have known for ages … at the core, we are all one. Physical presence is not a prerequisite for connection. Tender thoughts and heartfelt prayers are never in vain. In fact, I suspect that being at the bedside feels so satisfying in part because it eliminates distractions and allows us to devote our full attention to our loved one. But we can choose consciously to focus our attention on them anytime, anywhere. Attention and intention are extremely powerful.

Life and death are mysteries. I don\’t know that any of us will ever fully understand them, nor am I sure that we are meant to. But what I do know is that something goes on after the body is put to rest. Today Bernice could no longer speak coherently to me. The last clear communication we had was when I leaned over to kiss her goodbye on Saturday night, and I told her I would see her the day after tomorrow. She smiled and squeezed my hand and said, \”Well, if I\’m not here, don\’t worry. I\’ll find you.\”

And I have no doubt whatsoever that she will.

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It can be a very difficult decision to put a family member or loved one in a nursing home. There may be no way to make this decision any easier from an emotional standpoint, but there are several steps you can take to better ensure the safety of those you hold dear.

Look for signs by asking good questions so that you may better prevent any instances of abuse from happening, and identify nursing homes where the well-being of the residents may be compromised by unqualified supervisors and staff.

Ask detailed questions regarding the facilities resources, staff/resident relations and emergency services. This will go a long ways in determining what type of nursing home is best suited for your needs, or the needs of a loved one. Also, setting up a step-by-step process will help in your decision about which nursing home is right for you and can eliminate many of the concerns and fears that come with a life-changing decision like this.

The best way to get rid of many of your concerns and doubts you might have about nursing home care and policies is to do as much research as you can. There is no set-in-stone way to guarantee your loved one\’s security and safety. Putting trust in someone to care for you or a loved one can be extremely difficult. If you feel that trust has been broken then it is in your best interest to contact qualified, experienced and understanding legal counsel to assist you.

Learn more about choosing a nursing home and nursing home abuse or for a free Nursing home injury case review visit http://www.resource4nursinghomeabuse.com\r This article may be freely reprinted as long as this resource box is included and all links stay intact as hyperlinks.

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Post menopausal, it didnt occur to Rachael to consider condoms. And in retrospect, she would not have asked Sam about his sexual activities there were things our generation didnt talk about. Therefore when her physician put her through a battery of tests because of her complaints regarding sudden weight loss and fatigue, she was shocked when she tested positive for HIV.

How does this happen at age 64, she wanted to know. But its a fact: anyone can get HIV/AIDS regardless of age from having unprotected sex, or sharing needles with an infected person. Latex condoms can help prevent, but not insure an infected person from transferring the virus to another. Because she did not know her partners drug and/or sexual history, she was at risk!

Best friends since high school Rachael confided in me. We decided to do an in-depth study of patients 55 years and older with HIV/AIDS. But we were immediately at a disadvantage because many, or should we say most, older people often mistake signs of this virus for the normal aging complaints — exactly as Rachael had and they are less likely to get tested. Besides, what patient in their senior years wants to discuss their sexual activity with a physician thats probably half their age? Not!

We soon realized the myths and misconceptions regarding all elderly citizens help put the barriers in the way of diagnosis and treatment of HIV/AIDS. It is still assumed that old people live a life of celibacy and sobriety. Unfortunately, senior adults do not always conform to public images any more than teens do. Adding to this the doctors Dont ask, dont tell posture and were at an impasse.

Statistics do confirm that older women are becoming infected at a higher rate than older men. Without the fear of pregnancy, the post-menopausal woman who is uninformed of the dangers may become more sexually active with more partners. Even her biology increases her risk as the vaginal walls thin and lubrication decreases; thus, the membranes are more likely to tear during intercourse, providing access for the virus.

But whatever the reasons failure to communicate leads to failure of diagnosis in its early, most treatable stages. In many ways, HIV and old age converge and aggravate each other rather than conflict. For instance, memory loss may indicate AIDS-related dementia or Alzheimers disease. This distinction is important because dementia can be reversed; Alzheimers cannot.

As if the social isolation among senior citizens who have lost a spouse is not enough, it is multiplied many times over if their families realize they have HIV/AIDS. Shamefully, this virus entered a society already having little respect for its seniors. Most adult children lack the patience, and precious few want the burden of caring for their parents in their final years.

While it is common knowledge that the face of AIDS is changing with the greater proportion being people of color, women, children and heterosexuals — what we never hear is that the face is also aging.

2006 Esther Smith

About the author: Smith is editor/publisher of a weekly Newsletter and writes numerous Articles. Subscribe to her blog: http://wordsmith.eponym.com/blog and find more answers to your health issues at her website: http://health.cashoftheday.com

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Proximity to Friends and Family

For many people, one of the most important factors when choosing a care home is to make sure that they are close to family members and friends. If you live in a different part of the country from your family, you may want to consider moving into a care home closer to them so that you can see them more often.

However, you may decide that staying close to your friends is more important, particularly if you have a busy social life. If so, it\’s worth asking the manager of any care home that you\’re considering if family members visiting you will be able to stay overnight. If you decide to stay in a local care home to be near to your friends, make sure that you will still be able to attend any activities outside of the home that you want to and check to see if the home can provide transport to these if necessary.

City/Town or Rural Location

Decide whether you would ideally like to live in a city or town or whether you would prefer a more rural location. Some people prefer the tranquility of a more rural location and feel that being away from city life gives them peace of mind, particularly if they are concerned about crime rates or pollution, for example. However, other people will feel isolated in a care home that\’s in the countryside or on the outskirts of a town or city.

Proximity to Local Amenities

Make sure that any care home that you\’re considering is near to any local amenities that are important to you. For example, is the care home within walking distance of shops, a Post Office, a library, a GP\’s surgery, an optician, a dentist and a hairdresser etc?

If not, does the care home provide these services? Some care homes organize for hairdressers, GPs, dentists and opticians to visit the home regularly, and many provide mobile library services.

If you want to visit a place of worship, will you be able to do so? Is there one nearby and, if not, can the care home provide you with transport so that you can attend one?

The Surrounding Area

Is the area surrounding the care home attractive, and do you think that you would feel safe and comfortable there? Does the care home have a garden or more extensive grounds that you can sit or walk in? If so, are they well-kept? If not, are there any parks nearby that you could visit?

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The headline read, \”Senior Swimmers Summon Secret Strategy.\” Featured in the article was the \”Iron Man,\” 71 year old Fred Rogers. Rogers won medals in the Senior Games swimming competition held at a local swim club.

The local chapter of the American Heart Association is looking for volunteers to serve on its board of directors. The board works to reduce death and disability due to strokes and cardiovascular disease.

A recent community calendar listed needs for volunteer drivers to take cancer patients to and from their cancer treatments at local hospitals and medical facilities. Another opportunity called for mentors to help children with the Summer Reading Program.

The Gray Panthers act as advocates of health care, housing and jobs for seniors. A program of Festive Fridays provides social activities for frail elders who may be socially isolated, mildly confused or physically disabled.

Reduced prices are available for the tour of McConaghy Estate. Seniors are invited to participate in the Drop-in Chess Club daily. The Happy Go Lucky Club has weekly socials, outing and activities for singles up to 70 years old.\rSenior dinners, ballroom dancing, and bingo are among other alternatives for an evening out.

AARP provides a national computerized volunteer talent bank which provides older persons opportunities to continue meaningful activity, usefulness and service to others. The local police department is using much needed volunteer help in the area of clerical work, reviewing documents, and entering field interview reports.

A retired business man volunteers his time to help Latinos find the right social service agencies to meet their particular need. The Alzheimers Association provides and opportunity for couples to participate and share in a discussion group.

Meeting people where they are and meeting the needs of the other is an important step to reducing loneliness. Explore the opportunities for volunteerism available to you.

Physical limitations offer make some of the above suggestions difficult. It will be important for you to be creative in finding ways of helping others from your home. The telephone affords opportunities to \”reach out and touch\” someone. Cards and letters to other shut-ins, those grieving a loss, old friends, and extended family members bring encouragement and joy to the recipients and a sense of fulfillment to your day.

Just remember a remedy for loneliness depends getting involved, being active, or finding someone who needs a word of encouragement, a hug, or a smile. Find a person with a need and then offer to find a way to fill the need.

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My mother died on Oct 18th of last year. She died after a long bought with cancer. She was 86 years old.\rl\rSince her passing I have learned some things, which would have helped her, and our family, if we had known them ahead of time. I will share with you the things we have learned with hopes it will be of help to you when your loved one passes to the next life.

Dont predict when they will die and get rid of their possessions.

My mother had a close call several years ago. She fell and had to leave her apartment and went to the hospital. The family thought her life was over, cleaned out her apartment and gave away her things. My mother didnt die. She went to a care home and lived for 7 more years.

Her possessions ment a lot of her. She had a wonderful doll colection and never got over the fact that most of her dolls were gone and always wanted them back. She asked for many things Her tools, her sewing kit. She wanted her purse, which luckily wasnt given away.

When they are forced to leave their home and go into a care home, they need to have it all explained to them because they cant figure out what has happened to them and why they cant go back. Bring as many of their special possessions as you can. Pictures are especially import to be put on their walls.

They need the right to choose what happens with their things. My grandmother, as she died of cancer, undetected by the family, got out of her bed and put notes on all her possessions, who was to get, what when she died. People want the right to say what is done with their things.

My brother was wonderful to my mom. He lived closest to her and always let her know she was loved and cared for. He called her every morning and night and went to see her as often as possible. He would make her laugh and lay on her bed, beside her, and listen to her amazing stores, of things she was sure she saw, while under the influence of morphine and other drugs. He always let her know he believed her and understood. She lost a lot of her hearing and sight. He bought her a nice CD player that would continuously pay 3 separate CDs. He bought her songs from her past to listen to, as well as soothing piano, and guitar music.

My sister and I lived far away and were grateful for our brother. We tried to do the best we could with phone calls and mailing her little things and pictures. We went to see her as often as we could and would often just sit with her and hold her hand. In the end I was so grateful to be holding her hand when she passed over. It is a difficult time but with some thought it can be more pleasant and your loved one will know they are loved.

In their final days, try to be with your loved one. Sit with them and be there when they pass. I was able to be with my Mother when she passed and I will always remember the beautiful spirit, which attended us both.

Eva Fry\’s mission is to help others become better and happier. She is an inspirational author, singer/songwriter/ motivational speaker and seminar leader. Eva has published three books -\r\”YOU MUST HAVE A DREAM\” -for seniors, \r\”BE A WINNER IN LIFE\”-for good kids, troubled kids and their parents. \r\”LETTERS FROM JUVENILE HALL, KIDS HELPING KIDS\” (Actual letters from kids at Juvenile Hall, intended to save other kids from destroying their lives)\rShe invites you to use the FREE ARTICLES she has written for: at- risk kids\rAlso FREE ARTICLES of inspiration to help meet life\’s challenges. http://www.evafry.com\rShe has produced 7 Music CD\’s

REMEMBER (new music for seniors),\rOH WHAT JOY CHIRSTMAS\rTHE LITTLE THINGS (inspirational country), \rI LOVE LIVING THE TEACHINGS OF THE LORD (Gospel/Christian)\rSAVIOR OF MINE (Christian)\rGOD GAVE YOU INTELLIGENCE (for children)

CLASSICAL STYLE (instrumental)

Her music and books can be purchased at http://www.evafry.com\rHer books can also be ordered at any bookstore.\remail eva@evafry.com

Her articles have been published, all over the world.

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Often when a person becomes a caregiver, it is a role that consumes them and they begin to shut themselves off from the rest of the world. They begin canceling dates and events with other friends and family members. Not only does this cause hard feelings for those that are feeling rejected, but it is not healthy for a caregiver to become only a caregiver. It is important to realize that while you are now a caregiver you still need your own support system.

There is more to a support system than just your friends and family though. A great support system begins with building a diverse social network to call on in times of need. Social networks start in your community with your church, civic groups and other activities and clubs where people engage in normal life activities. Support groups for caregivers are another great place to converse with others since everyone in attendance is, or has experienced what you are going through. Networks keep people grounded in their everyday life and focused on the next phase that life has to offer you.

Start with Your Church

Regardless if you are a regular Sunday attendee or not, your community church is one of the best places for you to get support and start building your social network outside of regular friends and family. Churches offer more than just Sunday school and Sunday service. They have weekly prayer meetings and often they plan activities outside of the church. You will find a lot of support while at the same time meeting new friends just by attending your community church. The Pastor is there to offer you his ear if you just need to talk.

Take Time for Yourself

No one ever said care giving was easy, it is a stressful job for anyone to undertake. Often caregivers do not take time to do the things they once enjoyed and begin to ignore their family and friends that were once a big part of their lives. By keeping your social network of friends you may be able to better avoid the depression and guilt that caregivers often feel. Your social network of friends will help lift your spirits on days that you are \’feeling down\’, and whisk you off for a shopping excursion or a movie when they see you need a break.

Don\’t Push Away Family and Friends

Caretaking is not something you have to take on solely on your own. Just because you are now responsible for the adult care of another doesn\’t mean you can\’t still do the regular activities you once did. Yes, your life will change, but that doesn\’t mean shutting yourself off from everything and everyone that is familiar to you. This is the time when you are going to need the most support. Your family can help in the caretaking if you need a break or want to take a holiday.

Join a Club

Do you have a passion for reading and have always wanted to join a book club? Now is the time to do it. Some book clubs meet once a month, while others meet weekly and discuss a book chapter by chapter. This is a great way to get you out of your care giving role for a short time and socializing with a new group of people. There are many different types of book clubs to join. You can find a book club that interests you by checking with your local community center or they may be advertised in your local community newsletter.

Maria Sandella was the primary caregiver for her grandmother for 2 years until her passing. She also worked summers in a long-term care facility while attending college. She now works as an Application \rSpecialist for IntercomsOnline.com, which provides wireless intercom systems \rthat caregivers use for communications with the elderly and disabled.

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