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  • Choose To Be Happy

    Welcome to another Caregiver Friday! One of my favorite books is “The Traveler’s Gift” by Andy Andrews.  I’ve mentioned his book a number of times because I believe the lessons are simple and can be adapted to anyone’s life.  I was thinking about the caregivers I know and aside from being tired, many have present…

  • Side Effects? What About Rehab?

    We all want the best treatment for our illness.  Doctors are supposed to provide you with a thorough outline of the side effects of medications and the possible risks involved with any treatment plan.  We hear a lot about rehab when discussing cardiac health or following a stroke.  Do we need to extend our focus…

  • Long Days and Longer Nights

    One of the biggest challenges for those facing an illness either on the patient side or the caregiver side are the feelings of isolation.  It’s difficult when most of your contacts, friends and family, have had no or very little experience with illness.  You look for a sympathetic ear and although they mean well you…

  • Do We Need Pharmacists In Our Home?

    I was shocked yesterday when I read a report about the increase in deaths due to medication mistakes.  The shocking thing is that these mistakes happened to people like you and me in their homes.  Yesterday the statistics were presented in the Archives in Internal Medicine, Vol 168, #14. The journal states “Deaths from medication…