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| A Historic and Memorable 2010 National Patient Education Conference! |
2010 Conference Scholarship Winners | Boasting the largest number of attendees to date, the 2010 National Patient Education Conference brought over 600 individuals to Boston, "Where Revolutionary Ideas Begin" July 30- August 1. With the support of the Foundation's New England Chapter, the 2010 Conference was the most expansive yet, with a total of 56 workshops and 15 exhibitors. The sold-out event brought together members of the scleroderma community from all over the globe to share stories, experiences, and the latest information on scleroderma. Read More.
To see a photo slideshow of the Awards Banquet, click here. |
| Scleroderma Foundation Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator |
 For the second consecutive year, the Scleroderma Foundation received a four-star rating (the highest score possible) from Charity Navigator, "America's premier independent charity evaluator." According to its Web site, Charity Navigator "works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America's largest charities." The Scleroderma Foundation was awarded the highest rating based on
its overall efficiency and efficacy as a mission-driven charity. To view the rating review and summary, Click Here. |
| How to Help a Friend or Loved One Suffering From a Chronic Illness |
 If someone you love is diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening disease, you may feel desperate and completely helpless. But it doesn't have to be that way. Research has shown that family and friends can play a huge role in helping patients deal with a chronic illness. When a person is suffering from a chronic illness, it's important that they feel truly cared about. What matters most is how people interact with the sick person. Read More. |
| National Meals On Wheels Rolls Out Into Rural Areas |  By Hilary Gibson, Staff Writer
The history of the Meals on Wheels program goes back to 1939 Great Britain, during World War II and the German Blitz. Thousands upon thousands of people lost their homes and had no way of cooking meals for their families. The Women's Volunteer Service for Civil Defense of Great Britain recognized the problem and began preparing and delivering meals to their less-fortunate neighbors. The same women volunteers also brought refreshments on carts or "canteens" to soldiers. Soon these canteens became known as "Meals on Wheels," making this the first organized nutrition program anywhere.
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| Coping with Stress |
 Although we all talk about stress, it often isn't clear what stress is really about. Many people consider stress to be something that happens to them, an event such as an injury or a promotion. Others think that stress is what happens to our bodies, minds and behaviours in response to an event (e.g. heart pounding, anxiety, or nail biting). While stress does involve events and our response to them, these are not the most important factors. Our thoughts about the situations in which we find ourselves a re the critical factor. Learn more. |
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