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    Helping hands make it possible for area women fighting diseases  Aug 18, 2008
    Coming Tuesday: Juggling caregiving and work. Last modified 8/18/2008 - 5:31 am Originally created 081808. (Florida Times-Union)

    The Danger of Stress  Aug 16, 2008
    Only 38 percent of the caregivers produced what is considered an adequate antibody response compared to 66 percent of their relaxed counterparts, suggesting that the caregivers' immune systems weren't doing their jobs very well and that the stress of caregiving ultimately ... Okay, but what if caregiving isn't an accurate proxy for stress. (Scientific American)

    Pricey health coverage eases worries for future  Aug 16, 2008
    "Besides, all our kids are sons, so we have to be realistic about caregiving.". To allay those concerns, Peggy and her husband, Bill, a risk manager for General Electric, recently bought long-term-care insurance - a type of coverage designed to help with chronic assistance. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Senior notes  Aug 15, 2008
    The talk features issues related to caregiving, and to introduce Springwell s new publication, Caregiver s Notebook, A Guide for Organizing & Record Keeping ... And having a laugh can help you connect with others and realize you are not alone in the rollercoaster caregiving role ... Join Springwell for a free workshop on Thursday, Sept 18, at Brigham House (341 Mount Auburn St.) from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about the benefits of humor, how to embrace the laughable moments during the challenges of... (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)

    Powerful tools in the battle against cancer  Aug 15, 2008
    Sessions are appropriate for anyone dealing with the pressures of chronic medical conditions, caregiving or for people simply seeking higher levels of wellness and greater quality of life. Sessions help individuals feel better through hands on healing which can provide relief and support related to cancer, its treatment, caregiving, and grief. (Arlington Advocate, MA)

    When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices  Aug 14, 2008
    According to figures from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, half of the nation's family caregivers spend 20 hours a week in the task, but 17 percent are providing 40 hours of care a week or more ... Mintz says caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help ... Family caregiving doesn't end when a loved one moves to senior housing. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Infertility Scars  Aug 11, 2008
    "Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. News Images & Video Images In the News Hundreds of firefighters honor East Pierce County Fire and Rescue Chief Dan Packer, who died fighting a wildfire in California. kirotv.com Video Police said a man was attacked on a Snohomish County street after he refused to give his assailants $1, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News. CNN VideoIs there a ghost roaming the halls of a high school in... (KIRO TV, WA)

    Autistic Children Make Limited Eye Contact  Aug 8, 2008
    The children were shown 10 videos of adults looking directly into the camera and mimicking caregiving and playing with the child. While the videos were running, the researchers used eye tracking to assess the child's visual fixation patterns. (MEDLINEplus)

    More In U.S. Call Selves Non-Drinkers  Aug 7, 2008
    Here's How To Prepare For And Manage The Financial Side Of Caregiving. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Side Effects May Be Drugs Stealing Vitamins  Aug 6, 2008
    Here's How To Prepare For And Manage The Financial Side Of Caregiving. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Man may lose home over unpaid parking ticket...  Aug 5, 2008
    "It was a combination of things financial and emotional, my caregiving role, all heaped themselves on me at the wrong time," he said. "I still don't function well.". (The Drudge Report)

    Prison Giving Calif. Inmates Free Condoms  Aug 1, 2008
    Prison Giving Inmates Free Condoms - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 57. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Mice Get Workout Without Work From Pill  Aug 1, 2008
    Pill Gives No-Sweat Workout -- In Mice - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 57. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Flu Shots May Not Protect Seniors Well  Aug 1, 2008
    Flu Vaccine No Help With Pneumonia In Study - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 76. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    'Smart' Menu Coming To Dunkin' Donuts  Aug 1, 2008
    Dunkin' Donuts Adds Healthier Options - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 76. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    More Women Donating Eggs In Bad Economy  Jul 31, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Donations Rose 30 Percent At One Clinic. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Spouse Smokes? Your Stroke Rate Goes Up  Jul 30, 2008
    Your Stroke Rate Goes Up - Health News Story - KSBW Monterey. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KSBW 8, CA)

    More People Die From Prescription Overdoses  Jul 30, 2008
    Spike Seen In Prescription Overdose Deaths - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. Current Conditions 55. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Taco Bell Doesn't Have To Border Diet Disaster  Jul 30, 2008
    Run For Border Without Running Up Pounds - Health News Story - KERO Bakersfield. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KERO 23, CA)

    1M Get Pre-Alzheimer's Each Year, Study Says  Jul 30, 2008
    Study Finds Pre-Alzheimer's Crisis - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Exterminator Lost In Outback Eats Bugs  Jul 30, 2008
    Eating Bugs Keeps Lost Exterminator Alive - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 79. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Adaptive Devices  Jul 29, 2008
    National Alliance for Caregiving. HYPERLINK "http://www.caregiving.org". (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    L.A. Wants To Take Bite Out Of Fast Food  Jul 29, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. City Council To Vote On 1-Year Fast Food Moratorium. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Study Finds Pre-Alzheimer's Crisis  Jul 29, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. 1 In 20 Over 70 May Get Mild Impairment Each Year. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Column: For sandwiched families, communication is key  Jul 29, 2008
    This includes becoming informed about medical and legal issues, alternate living situations, nursing and other caregiving resources. Having the information before an emergency situation arises is vital in reducing stress and confusion and can help you feel a bit more secure in your day-to-day life. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    Haggling Can Lower Health Costs, Some Say  Jul 29, 2008
    Treating Health Like Car Can Save Money - Staying Healthy News Story - KGTV San Diego. Miguel S Salmeron via Getty Images. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Medicine By Mail Comes With Biohazard Warning  Jul 29, 2008
    Woman Orders Medical Supplies, Gets Hazard - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    The Adult-Care Gap  Jul 28, 2008
    The National Center on Caregiving, an advocacy group for the long-term care industry, says its research shows that it costs $2,916 per month to provide care for an individual in an adult-care home in North Carolina. That's far more than the average of $1,748 per month that adult-care homes in the state are reimbursed to care for a resident. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)

    Run For Border Without Running Up Pounds  Jul 28, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. TACO BELL COMPARISON. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Cure Breast Cancer, Get $1B, Man Says  Jul 28, 2008
    Man Offers $1B For Breast Cancer Cure - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. Current Conditions 74. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Know Your Genes?  Jul 28, 2008
    Breast Cancer Gene: Who Wants To Know. - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    FDA: Avoid Jalapenos From Mexico  Jul 27, 2008
    Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Bush Praises Dems For Passing AIDS Bill  Jul 26, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. New Bill To Give $48M To Fight AIDS, Other Diseases. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Babies With Weak Hearts Sometimes Get Viagra  Jul 26, 2008
    Viagra Given To Some Babies With Weak Lungs - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Baseball Team Throws Peanuts Out Of Sections  Jul 25, 2008
    Mariners Ban Peanuts From Two Sections - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Old School P.E. Draws Adults To Gym  Jul 25, 2008
    Adults Sign Up For Gym's P.E. Class - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    1,000 Deaths Tied To Fake Painkillers  Jul 25, 2008
    Fake Painkillers Blamed For 1,000 Deaths - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Man Loses Weight To Squeeze Out Of Jail  Jul 24, 2008
    Police Catch Man Who Squeezed Out Of Jail - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Boil Water Order Issued For Some Snohomish County Residents  Jul 23, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 1:58 pm PDT July 22, 2008. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Salmonella, Jalapenos  Jul 22, 2008
    Tainted Pepper Offers FDA Salmonella Clue - KCRA 3 Health Watch News Story - KCRA Sacramento. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KCRA 3, CA)

    NYC Chains Now Feature Burgers And Calorie Info  Jul 20, 2008
    NYC Chains Must Post Calorie Info Or Face Fines - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Call for calm on nurse staffing debate is met by increased fervor  Jul 19, 2008
    While we are confident that Massachusetts hospitals are already safely and appropriately staffed, and while we have advocated for a different approach than the Senate adopted, we recognize that the Senate has based its bill on principles hospitals support: primary focus on patient care, support for the entire caregiving team, and a balance between public accountability and respect for sound clinical judgment, the Massachusetts Hospital Association said in a statement. A House-Senate conference... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)

    2007 Tops Baby Boom For Record Births  Jul 18, 2008
    Baby Boomlet Sets Yearly Birth Record - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. Baby Boomlet Sets Yearly Birth Record. (KIRO TV, WA)

    CDC Gives Skinny On Most Obese States  Jul 18, 2008
    CDC Weighs In On Most Obese States - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Menthol Hooks Teens On Cigs, Harvard Says  Jul 17, 2008
    Menthol Cigs Targeted Teens, Study Says - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Ore. Woman Has 140-Pound Tumor Removed  Jul 14, 2008
    " Copyright 2008 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. News Images & Video Images In the News A cab and another car collide in Bellevue, leaving both drivers injured. kirotv.com Video Some north Seattle residents are speaking out about why they say a jail doesn't belong in their neighborhood. More than 200 residents are under mandatory orders to leave Badger Mountain Sunday, as crews battle one of at least seven fires burning in... (KIRO TV, WA)

    Doctor: Attend Langley Arts Festival Despite Whooping Cough  Jul 13, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. POSTED: 10:31 am PDT July 10, 2008UPDATED: 4:53 pm PDT July 11, 2008. (KIRO TV, WA)

    FDA Warns About Antibiotics, Cipro  Jul 13, 2008
    Our experts on caregiving can help you navigate the medicare maze, choose the right elder housing option and stay on top of things. Like online video. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Wife: Ted Kennedy Handling Treatment Well  Jul 8, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Senator Midway Through Chemotherapy, Radiation. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Pot-Like Substance From Body Helps Skin  Jul 8, 2008
    Body Makes Pot-Like Substance To Help Skin - Health News Story - KIRO Seattle. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Cholesterol Drugs OK'd For Younger Kids  Jul 8, 2008
    Cholesterol Drugs For Kids As Young As 8. - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)

    When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices  Jul 7, 2008
    According to figures from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP, half of the nation's family caregivers spend 20 hours a week in the task, but 17 percent are providing 40 hours of care a week or more ... Mintz says caregiving is more than a one-person job and caregivers shouldn't wait until they are experiencing extremely high stress levels or have a health issue of their own to seek help ... Family caregiving doesn't end when a loved one moves to senior housing. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)

    8 things no one tells you about being...  Jul 6, 2008
    For moms accustomed to completing projects and advancing careers, the grind of caregiving can be a shock. Enough about the bright side. (CNN -- Law)

    Nebraska Beef Recall Expands To 5.3M Pounds  Jul 4, 2008
    Nebraska Beef Recall Expands To 5. 3M Pounds - Health News Story - KSBW Monterey. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Dolphins To Spend Holiday In N.J. River  Jul 4, 2008
    Dolphins Still Haven't Left N.J. River - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. Dolphins Still Haven't Left N.J. River. (KIRO TV, WA)

    West Nile Found In Las Cruces  Jul 4, 2008
    "Fortunately, it is easy to protect yourself by taking precautions, such as using a repellent when you are outdoors, especially during the evening and early morning when mosquitoes are most active, said Paul Ettestad, the department's public health veterinarian.The New Mexico Department of Health recommends people protect themselves against mosquito bites and from exposure to rodents while enjoying the outdoors this summer.Here are list of ways to help you protect yourself from West Nile Virus... (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Kroger Expands Ground Beef Recall  Jul 3, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Meat Has Been Linked Illness Caused By E. coli. (KCRA 3, CA)

    People Buy More Food As Prices Rise  Jul 2, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Tony Latham via Getty Images. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Volunteers Say 'Magic Mushrooms' Helped Lives  Jul 2, 2008
    Magic Mushroom' Effects Last Months - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Residents Breathing Easier As Smoke Clears  Jul 1, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Conditions To Improve Over Next Few Days. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Dolphins Lost In N.J. Rivers  Jul 1, 2008
    Dolphins Take Wrong Turn, End Up In N.J. - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. Dolphins Take Wrong Turn, End Up In N.J.. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Should I Tell My Wife's Lover's Wife?  Jul 1, 2008
    Should I Tell My Wife's Lover's Wife. - Family News Story - KIRO Seattle. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Do Lunchables Beat Homemade Meals?  Jun 30, 2008
    Do Lunchables Beat Homemade Meals. - Health News Story - KSBW Monterey. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Hospice care helps families carry burden  Jun 28, 2008
    The corner, located next to the chapel, includes books, CDs, DVDs and pamphlets including titles such as The Gift of Caregiving and The Fearless Caregiver. Additionally, there are books dealing with elderly and ill massage techniques and making the home safe, documents needed for establishing advance directives, and information on Marian support groups and classes, officials said. (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Athletes Look For Boost From Viagra  Jun 28, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Little Blue Pill Could Help Lung Function. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Electronic Pulse May Drive Migraines Away  Jun 28, 2008
    Electronic Device May Zap Away Migraines - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Fidelity: $85k needed for long-term care costs  Jun 26, 2008
    "Almost everybody I see now who is over the age of 40 or 45 has a story involving caregiving for their parents," said Kelly, of the Family Caregiver Alliance. "If they don't have one already, they will.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Caregiving: Know Your Options  Jun 26, 2008
    Corvallis Gazette Times: Generations. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Adaptive Devices  Jun 25, 2008
    National Alliance for Caregiving. HYPERLINK "http://www.caregiving.org". (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Learn How To Lose 5 Pounds Fast  Jun 25, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Tips Can Also Help With Long-Term Loss. (KIRO TV, WA)

    Study: Some Hospitals Not Good For Women  Jun 25, 2008
    Women's Care Varies Greatly At Hospitals - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Teens Who Feel Fat Have Lower Quality Of Life  Jun 24, 2008
    Feeling Fat May Be Worse Than Obesity - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    No Proof Of 'Pregnancy Pact,' Says Mayor  Jun 23, 2008
    Mayor Says No Evidence Of 'Pregnancy Pact' - Family News Story - KFOX El Paso. Life Insurance Quotes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    U.S. Health Official Says Flu Threat High  Jun 22, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. CDC Director Says Bird-Flu Fatigue Is Growing Concern. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Hiccups Stick With Girl For 65 Days  Jun 22, 2008
    Girl Fights 65-Day Bout Of Hiccups - Health News Story - KERO Bakersfield. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KERO 23, CA)

    Man Drops 80 Lbs. On McDonald's Diet  Jun 21, 2008
    On McDonald's Diet - Health News Story - KSBW Monterey. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KSBW 8, CA)

    Girl Fights 65-Day Bout Of Hiccups  Jun 20, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Ericka Swanger battled hiccups for 65 days. (KSBW 8, CA)

    FDA Sued For Failure To Act On Painkiller  Jun 20, 2008
    Consumer Group Sues FDA Over Painkiller - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Re-Size Me: Man Drops Weight At McDonald's  Jun 20, 2008
    On McDonald's Diet - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Some Literally Sick Of High Gas Prices  Jun 20, 2008
    Can Gas Prices Make You Less Healthy. - Health News Story - KFOX El Paso. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    New Treatment Promising For Advanced Cancer  Jun 19, 2008
    E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Man With Advanced Melanoma Went Tumor-Free With Immunotherapy. (KCRA 3, CA)

    Doc Touts Big Breakfast To Keep Pounds Off  Jun 19, 2008
    Big Breakfast Key To Weight Loss, Doc Says - Health News Story - KPRC Houston. Marketplace+++Extras++Site ToolsKPRC Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Should Docs Say When Cancer Is Winning?  Jun 17, 2008
    Should Docs Say When Cancer Is Winning. - Health News Story - KSBW Monterey. (KSBW 8, CA)

    DoubleTake: My Boyfriend Lives With His Ex  Jun 17, 2008
    Life Insurance Quotes. Tell us about your life insurance needs, and in just six minutes well connect you with agents who help you get the coverage you need. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Residents rally for adult day care  Jun 15, 2008
    If that doesn t work, they hope to partner with caregiving agencies and organizations in the valley to form a new adult day care center ... Many family members need to go to work during the day or just sometimes need a break from the constant demands of caregiving, she said. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)

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