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| Sugar Cookies! | 
| "This is my maternal grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. Every time she came to visit, she would bring a tupperware box full of them. As a child, I loved dunking them in chocolate milk while I sat with my grandparents around the kitchen table. Enjoy!" - Heather
Ingredients:
2 cups flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. orange peel, grated 3 tbsp. milk additional sugar
Directions: Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt into medium bowl. Cream shortening and sugar in large bowl. Beat in egg, vanilla and orange peel. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk. Lightly grease 2 large cookie sheets. Roll out dough to 1//8" thickness. Cut 3" diameter rounds and transfer to cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown on edges (14 minutes). Transfer to rack and cool. - Recipe By Pearl Knieriem |
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Greetings!
November is National Family Caregiver's Month (www.thefamilycaregiver.org) The National Family Caregivers Association educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. Most of us know a family caregiver, whether they are caring for a disabled child or an elderly family member. Being a family caregiver can be stressful, but it is also extremely rewarding. If you know someone who is a family caregiver, take time this month to reach out to them and offer your support. If you are a family caregiver, thank you for all you do.
I hope you enjoy this issue of Desert Gazette, Desert Care Management's newsletter. We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have, as we strive to make this publication a resource for our friends, families and colleagues.
Wishing you good health, Heather
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National Family Caregiver's Month 
In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving. President Clinton signed the first presidential proclamation in 1997 and every president since - Democrat and Republican alike - has issued an annual proclamation appreciating family caregivers. As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month.
Day in and day out, more than 65 million family caregivers in this country fulfill a vital role on the care team. No one else is in a better position to ensure continuity of care. Family caregivers are the most familiar with their care recipients' medicine regimen; they are the most knowledgeable about the treatment regimen; and they understand best the dietary and exercise regimen.
NFCA coordinates National Family Caregivers Month as a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers. Celebrating Family Caregivers during NFC month enables all of us to:
- Raise awareness of family caregiver issues
- Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers
- Educate family caregivers about self-identification
- Increase support for family caregivers
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"The true strength of the American family finds its roots in an unwavering commitment to care for one another."
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President Barack Obama, 2009's NFC Proclamation
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10 Symptoms of Caregiver Stress
- Denial about the disease and its effect on the person who's been diagnosed. I know Mom is going to be better.
- Anger at the person with Alzheimer's or others, anger that no cure exists and anger that people don't understand what's going on. If he asks me that question one more time, I'll s
 cream! - Social withdrawal from friends and activities that once brought pleasure. I don't care about getting together with the neighbors anymore.
- Anxiety about facing another day and what the future holds. What happens when he needs more care than I can provide?
- Depression that begins to break your spirit and affects your ability to copeI don't care anymore.
- Exhaustion that makes it nearly impossible to complete necessary daily tasks. I'm too tired for this.
- Sleeplessness caused by a never-ending list of concerns. What if she wanders out of the house or falls and hurts herself?
- Irritability that leads to moodiness and triggers negative responses and reactions. Leave me alone!
- Lack of concentration that makes it difficult to perform familiar tasks. I was so busy, I forgot we had an appointment.
- Health problems that begin to take their toll, both mentally and physically. I can't remember the last time I felt good.
Click here to also read the 10 Ways to be a Healthy Caregiver on our blog.
Source: Alzheimer's Association |
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