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April 2011
In this issue:

·  Profiles in Caregiving 

· Is Hospice Care the Right Option?

· A Caregiver's Emergency Guide  

 

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Earlier this year, VNSNY launched our first-ever contest to celebrate caregivers. Thanks to the 38 entries and 4,034 total votes we received, we can officially say that Celebrating Caregivers was a phenomenal success!
 

Read on for short excerpts from each of the winning entries.

 

 

 

 

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As a caregiver, you may have noticed a change in your loved one's condition. Perhaps your parent's illness has advanced to the point where treatments don't seem to have the effect they once did. You may be wondering if hospice is the right option, and what's the best way to get the conversation started.  

 

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Natural disasters are making headlines and evacuation kits are on everyone's mind. But if you are caring for a loved one, there are different things to consider when it comes to emergency preparation, and your plans should be in place for any crisis.

 

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Expert Advice from VNSNY
Springing Ahead (With the Right Support)
"One of the best ways to enjoy spring is to make walking outdoors a part of your routine. Before you hit the streets, remember that adequate footwear (comfortable sneakers or shoes that fit well and provide good traction) will help reduce your risk of falling."

-Jeffrey Jue
Rehabilitation Consultant
VNSNY CHOICE

 
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The discussion with my mom about advanced directives went quite smoothly, but had my father been on the other end of that conversation, I'm not sure if "the talk" would have gone quite so well.

 

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