November 2009
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The dictionary defines advocate as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it means “pleading on behalf of something or someone”. A suggested synonym is the word support.
Magazine tests. It’s getting your boss to understand that now you need some time off, but that you have a plan in place for meeting your responsibilities, and being an advocate is also about getting at least one other family member to recognize you are going to need a break and they are going to have to chip in.
Some of us are sufficiently angry that we find the I firmly believe that family caregivers need to energy not only to advocate for our loved one’s become strong advocates for their loved ones and well being, but also for all family caregivers. themselves, and that we need to be proactive and When that happens we become activists in a resourceful in finding the information and help larger cause. Once we acknowledge that the that is needed. issues of family caregiving that are lived everyday behind our own closed doors are also I also know that many of you will do just that. lived by millions of other families behind their You will find an inner strength you didn’t know closed doors, we wake up to the fact that family you had and you will make an effort to resolve caregiving is more than a personal issue. We yet another problem with the insurance company, realize that it is a phenomenon of life in the 21st track down the cardiologist and get him to century in which our country is only now waking coordinate with your loved one’s primary care up to as an issue that will affect every family in doctor. It’s hard to be an advocate for yourself America before we know it. When we know in and your loved one, but if you are not, then life our hearts that we are not alone, and when we will be that much more difficult because believe that our lives as family caregivers are caregiving doesn’t come easy. made that much harder because of antiquated policies and systems, that’s when we need to Being an advocate means recognizing that you advocate for our loved one and ourselves, but and your loved ones are consumers, and as that we must stand up for all caregiving families consumers of our healthcare system are owed – and that’s when we become not only advocates good quality care, respect, and responsiveness. but also activists. Being an advocate means fighting for what you believe is right – whether that is an extra day in the hospital, or a timely report on a new set of
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Hospice
Myths and Realities When someone receives news that they, or someone they love, have a limited life expectancy, decisions about care must be made. Hospice provides specialized end-of-life care, but the very word hospice may cause confusion or fear. Below are some myths and realities to consider when weighing the benefits of hospice care: Myth: Hospice is where you go when there is nothing more a doctor can do. Reality: Hospice is not a place but a comprehensive program of care that focuses on comfort and quality of life. Hospice care may be provided in an inpatient hospice setting, in homes, nursing homes or any place you consider your home. Myth: Hospice means that the patient will soon die. Reality: Hospice care does not mean giving up hope or that death is imminent. The earlier one receives hospice care, the more opportunity there is to stabilize a medical condition, treat pain and symptoms, address emotional and spiritual needs, and provide caregiver support. Myth: Hospice is only for cancer patients.
Reality: A large number of hospice patients have congestive heart failure, Alzheimer's disease or dementia, chronic lung disease, or other conditions. Myth: Patients can only receive hospice care for a limited amount of time. Reality: Hospice care is provided as long as the patient continues to meet hospice criteria. Patients may come on and off hospice care, re-enrolling in hospice as needed. Myth: Hospice provides 24-hour care. Reality: The hospice team (which includes doctors, nurses, social workers, home health aides, volunteers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors) visits patients intermittently, and is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for support and care.
Myth: A patient needs Medicare or Medicaid to afford hospice services. Reality: Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage for hospice, and many private insurance plans include hospice care as a benefit. In addition, memorial donations and foundation gifts allow many hospices to provide care at no cost for patients without hospice coverage.
emotional support. The quality of life for the patient, family members and other
Myth: A physician decides whether a patient should receive hospice care and which agency should provide that care. Reality: The role of the physician is to recommend care, whether hospice or curative. It is the patient's right to determine which hospice caregivers, is program suits their needs. Before entering a the highest priority. hospice, however, a physician must certify that a patient has been diagnosed with a terminal illness If you have questions about hospice care, please call and has a life expectancy of six months or less. Odyssey HealthCare at (806) 372-7696 or (800) Myth: To be eligible for hospice care, a patient must 572-6365 to arrange an informational visit for you or your loved one. already be bedridden. Reality: Hospice care is appropriate at the time of the terminal prognosis, regardless of the patient's physical condition. Many patients served through hospice continue to lead productive, rewarding lives. Together, the patient, family, and physician determine when hospice services should begin. Myth: Enrolling in a hospice program means giving up all medical treatment. Reality: Enrolling in hospice means that a patient voluntarily stops seeking aggressive treatment in favor of treatment focused on symptom control and pain relief. However; patients have the right to reinstate traditional care at any time, for any reason. If a patient’s condition improves, they can be discharged from hospice and return to aggressive, curative measures, if desired. Myth: Hospice is just for the patient. Reality: Hospice focuses on comfort, dignity, and
Interim Hospice of Amarillo Interim Healthcare of Amarillo is proud to present its new Hospice program to our city and the surrounding areas. Starting in November, Interim Healthcare will be expanding its healthcare services to include a Hospice division that will serve our area. With Hospice divisions already launched in Lubbock, Midland, and Plainview, Interim Healthcare is no stranger to caring for those in need of Hospice care. Interim’s Hospice sector has a strong dedication and focus to the quality of end of life care delivered at the bedside of those in need. Thanks to Interim’s diverse fluidity in the healthcare field, any current patients that progress to stages of needing Hospice can benefit from Interim’s continuity of care, and can be transferred directly to Interim’s specialty nursing Hospice program. Under the expert direction of Dr. Ron Rankin,
Interim’s Hospice division medical director, Interim Hospice of Amarillo is leading the way into exceptional quality Hospice care in our area. In addition to Dr. Rankin’s 9 years of Hospice experience, Interim’s Hospice division personnel carry an impressive 50 years of cumulative Hospice care experience. Interim’s Hospice has an inpatient facility available & and will also provide respite care for Hospice. In addition, Interim’s Hospice can also provide nearly 99% of what takes place in a Hospice facility, to patients that may wish to remain in their homes. For more information about Interim Healthcare or their new Hospice program, call 806-352-0241 or check them out online at Interimhealthcare.com. By Eric Muehlhausen
His Life’s Work: Jim Holston’s Message of Hope Continues Written by : Marcie Robinson, KACV-TV Producer In the Fall of 2008, KACV-TV began production on a television program about hospice care. In researching and writing the show, I was determined to make it accessible to everyone and, at the same time, not too depressing or overly sentimental. After all, any television production about the special care given people who are near the end of life could easily become too difficult to watch or emotionally draining. Then I met Jim Holston, the man responsible for bringing “Live Strong. Die Well.” to the screen. He was an elegant man, charming and approachable with a gift for public speaking and a sardonic sense of humor. Jim had already given more than two decades of his life to the field of hospice as a volunteer, an educator and finally as a patient. With passion and humor, he diligently spread the word about hospice care – what it is and Jim Holston Marcie Robinson isn’t. and without suffering.” Jim’s main message became the television program’s overarching theme: “I want people to know,” As the producer of “Live Strong. Die Well,” I Jim told us, “that hospice is not a death sentence; it is am proud to have known Jim Holston and hope after not giving up, or failure, but a choice to live as long as watching “Live Strong. Die Well.” you will see why. you can on your own terms, surrounded by loved ones
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Guard Against Identity Theft Keep Your Social Secret Keep your Social Security card buried where only you would be able to find it. Don't write the number on your checks when you make payments and don't put it on your driver's license. And reconsider giving out the nine numbers except for tax purposes. Don't Tell All on Checks Limit the information printed on your checks. Consider using just your first initials and never include your home phone number. If you still write checks to pay credit card bills, write only the last four digits of your account in the memo of your check. Shred That Mail Ripping stuff in half isn't enough. Use a paper shredder or paper-shredding scissors to cut up credit card and ATM receipts, statements, and unused credit card offers. Protect Your Passwords Get creative with passwords and assign them to all of your key accounts: Avoid your birth date. Skip the last four digits of your SSN or telephone number. Don't use consecutive numbers or letters. Use different passwords for different accounts. Try a combo of upper- and lowercase letters plus numbers.
Cover Your Computer Never use an automatic login. It may save time, but it's not secure, especially on laptops, which are more vulnerable to theft. If you plan on giving away or donating an old computer, delete personal info on the hard drive or use a "wipe" utility program. Make sure your firewall, anti-spam, anti-spyware, and anti-adware programs are up-to-date to limit a hacker's ability to access to your computer. Keep Track of Billing Cycles Track your bills to make sure they don't get diverted by a thief. Record the usual payment due date for each credit card and utility bill. It should fall around the same date each month. Design a spreadsheet to track the dates or write them into your daily planner. This way, you'll be more aware if something's missing. Pay Smart Online It's actually safer to pay bills online than via snail mail since there's no paper trail (as long as you use your computer, not at a hotel or cybercafe, for instance). Just make sure the site you're dealing with offers secure encryption of any transactions.
Sharing the holidays with our pets Hang a stocking for Fido, and fill it with his special treats. Yes, it's the holiday season, and time to share the celebrations with your pets. Celebrate with your pets The next few months are full of special holidays! Along with the holiday season come parties, family gatherings, feasts, celebrations and gifts. Since our pets are such special parts of our families, it would be fun to include them in our holiday observances. Here are a few ways to safely share the holidays with our pets. Pet-friendly parties Let's face it--parties tend to get loud and boisterous. Some of our companion animals may feel a bit uncomfortable with all the noise and extra people in their space. It is a good idea to keep an eye on our pets and remove them to a quiet area if they start to become over-excited or nervous. The sweet gentle dog who would never think of biting someone might snap at a party guest who is forcing the dog to accept attentions he may not want. And when the cat who is usually such a bundle of love suddenly begins to snarl and slap at guests, she is saying that she has had enough! You might consider leading the animal around the room to greet each guest, and then putting the pet in a quiet room with a few treats _before_ he or she has the chance to feel too stressed. Some Christmas treats can be toxic to pets Everyone loves to eat. And those wonderful family feasts during the holidays are hard to resist, for us and for our pets. Supervise any well-meaning guests who try to slip a morsel of food to the dog or cat, or even the
the bird. There are foods that are dangerous for our pets and unfortunately; some people may not realize how ill they could cause our pets to become. Make sure that alcohol, chocolate, and caffeine are kept off limits for all pets, and that avocado is not given to any birds. These items can be toxic to our furred and feathered family members! Creative gift-wrap Giving gifts during the holiday season is a fun and special part of the festivities. There are many cute items on the market for our pets, and they love getting gifts as much as we do! If you decide to wrap your pet's presents, be sure not to use any of the pretty holiday foil gift wrap. A companion animal could become seriously ill if any of the foil paper were to be ingested. Use plain paper or butcher paper to wrap Fido's or Fluffy's gifts. Then stand back and watch them tear into the treats. Use candles with caution If lighting candles is part of your family's traditional celebrations, make sure your pets are
kept at a safe distance. Imagine how easy it would be for the cat to knock over a candlestick and start a fire, or for the dog to grab a candle to chew on! And the bird will be tempted to get close to the pretty flame just to see what it is. Candles are special in so many holiday celebrations. Go ahead and enjoy them...just enjoy them while your pet is safely away in another area of the home. Making memories While enjoying all the holiday festivities with your companion animals, don't forget to take lots of pictures. The pets will probably be the only ones not moaning and groaning about how fat they looked. All they'll remember will be how much fun they had!
These five stretches are designed to keep your lower back flexible and healthy, which becomes important as you age. Ideally, you should hold these stretches for 30 seconds. But if you’re just getting started, go slowly—holding for five to ten seconds and gradually building up to 30. Always consult a physical therapist or exercise trainer before beginning a stretching program, particularly if you have back problems. Seated low-back stretch Sit in a straight-backed chair, arms at your sides, shoulders relaxed. Keeping your stomach tucked in, press the small of your back against the back of the chair. Now
bend forward from your waist, allowing your hands to reach toward the floor and resting your head on your knees. Hold the stretch for 5 to 30 seconds. Breathe evenly. Sit up slowly, uncurling vertebra by vertebra. Seated spinal twist Sit in a straight-backed chair with your feet up on a small stool or book. Cross your arms over your chest, then, keeping your stomach tucked in, gently twist your trunk to one side as far as you can. Hold for 5 to 30 seconds. Breathe evenly. Repeat in the opposite direction.
Stretch and reach Stand with your arms at your side, feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping your stomach tucked in, bend your knees slightly and raise your arms out to the side and above your head. Bring your hands together, palm to palm, and look up at them. Hold for 5 to 30 seconds. Breathe evenly, then lower your arms slowly to your sides. Extended-arm side stretch Stand with your legs spread a bit more than shoulder width apart, feet facing forward, knees straight (but not locked), arms at your side and palms facing inward. Raise your right arm overhead and bend to the left, palm facing the floor, as you slide your left arm down your leg. Keep your head aligned with your spine, facing forward. Don't bend forward or backward. Hold the stretch for 5 to 30 seconds. Breathe evenly, then return slowly to an upright position. Repeat the stretch on the opposite side. Cross-leg stretch Lie flat on the floor with your arms at your sides. Raise your left arm above your body and at the same time, cross your left leg over your right at the knee. Turn your head slightly to the left. Hold for 5 to 30 seconds. Breathe evenly, then return to the starting position. Repeat the stretch on the opposite side.
Frugal Easy Thanksgiving Recipes Corn-Rice Casserole 1 1/2 cups minute rice (uncooked) 2 cans cream-style corn 1 small onion, chopped 1 medium green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup butter or margarine 8 oz. jar Cheez Whiz Melt butter in large saucepan and add onion and green pepper. Cook until tender. Add other ingredients and cook on low for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Pour into greased 2-quart baking dish and bake at 350 degrees until bubbly.
Harvest Time Soup 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup cubed potatoes 1/2 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 3/4 lb. process cheese spread, cubed 1 cup ham, cubed Bring water, potatoes, carrots and celery to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer till vegetables are tender. Add cheese and ham; cook, stirring till cheese is melted. This makes about 4 servings, but it could easily be cut in half or doubled.
Sweet Potato Casserole 2 16-oz. cans sweet potatoes 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup flour Drain sweet potatoes and mash. Add other ingredients and mix well. Pour into ungreased 9" square baking pan. Mix all topping ingredients till crumbly. Spread on yams then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
Thanksgiving decorating Thanksgiving is a special time in our homes, when we all take a little time to appreciate the gifts and blessings in our lives. Here are some great ways to make your home a warm, inviting place this Thanksgiving Day for all your loved ones, including you!
and drape them over doorways, windows, mantels and artwork or mirrors.
Autumn leaves. Collect leaves on your next walk in the neighborhood, and then press between paper towels and a book. Because they were already drying outdoors and were low on moisture, this Use a natural theme. It's about the harvest; will only take a few days! Now use your being thankful for this beautiful earth we leaves to sprinkle over the hearth, the live on, and the wonderful food we are so countertops, under candle displays, under blessed to be given, so let's celebrate that! glass top tables, tuck into picture frame edges, make them a picture in a frame ... It also happens to be a great way to you get the idea. decorate on a small budget! So bring nature into your home, and be thankful! Gourds and pumpkins, anyone? These Most people just focus on the table for Thanksgiving decorating, and while that is are a wonderful traditional decoration, but indeed important, don't forget to bring the here's a little money saving tip. If you beauty of autumn splendor into other areas have produce stands near your home, these are much cheaper than the grocery stores of your home. for gourds, squashes, and pumpkins. Don't limit yourself to the little mini ones, pile 5 easy fall decorating ideas full size versions next to your front door, Garlands and swags. Pick up some silk line a windowsill, fill garlands in autumn colors baskets or fill the planter boxes or a wheelbarrow on the porch with great harvest vegetables!
Treasure potpourri. Consider setting out simple ceramic or wooden bowls lined with a pretty cloth napkin or scrap fabric, and fill with some treasures from your next nature walk. Texture abounds with natural elements, and will warm up a tablescape, a coffee table and a fireplace hearth.
Festive candles. Try getting out the hot glue gun and affixing your items to the candles you packed away at the first sign of summer. Small glass jars make great votive holders when dressed up with a few pressed leaves and acorns. Fill a bowl or plate with goodies around large pillar candles and use as a centerpiece. If you can't find enough natural material near your home, check out the bulk grain section at your supermarket. Fall is about harvest, so any grain can be used to add that element to your home. Even cracked corn meant for the bird feeder can look great in a jar as a base for a candle.
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