Thinking of You…
greetings go out to:









Tish Mallorey
ALL CAREGIVERS!!

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Our Sympathy to:






Carolyn Robb, for the loss of her husband Robert;

Martha Bissonette for the loss of her husband Ralph;

Marjorie Paquette on the loss of her granddaughter;

and to
Marcel “Mack” Theberge’s family.






The Caregiver Network
LENDING LIBRARY
IS NOW OPEN!!!
We have books & videos on Caregiving, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Strokes, etc. 
Check it out!!!!!
RECHARGE!
By Mary Damiano
Recharging your batteries is one of the most important ways to help your
loved one.

  • R:  Rest.  One of the most important things a caregiver
can do for the person they’re caring for is to take care of themselves.  A caregiver who wears himself out, and keeps going 24/7 risks burnout. 
 
  • E: Eat right.  Take a cue from your loved one’s diet and take the opportunity to eat healthy things as well.  Maybe you don’t have to adhere to such a strict diet, but eating right certainly never hurts.

  • C:  Communicate your needs to others.  Don’t expect anyone, even other family members to read your mind about what you need or what your loved one needs.  Let people around you know the things that need to be done and that occasionally; even you could use a hand. 

  • H: Hydrate. Drink lots of water. Water hydrates your body and keeps you energized.

  • Take vitamins if you don’t get enough nutrition from your food

  • A:  Accept help.  This can be the hardest thing for the caregiver to do, but it’s one of the best things a caregiver can do for their loved one and for them-selves.  When people offer to help, often caregivers turn them down because they don’t want to burden them or because they can’t think of something off the top of their heads.  Get over the notion that the only way to get it done is to do it yourself.  When you have a few moments, really think about the kinds of things that will make life a little easier.  Then when people ask how they can help, you’ll be ready.  When you tell someone something very specific, they’re more comfortable doing it, and you’ll get the help you need.  Helping makes people feel good about themselves.  Don’t deprive anyone of that joy.

  • R:  Respite.  Caregivers should make a point of getting away sometimes, to take a mini-respite for themselves.  A movie, lunch somewhere, window shopping or just walking along the beach or through a park can be enough to get some distance, and come back with a fresh perspective on things.

  • G:  Get enough sleep.  This is often the hardest one to manage because you’re on someone else’s schedule.  But sleep is one of the best things we can do for ourselves.  Eight hours are ideal, but the concept of getting eight uninterrupted hours of sleep might be impossible.  Try breaking sleep up.  Get what you can in one shot, but take a nap during the day.  A short nap can be very refreshing and just the thing you need to get you through the day.  

  • E:  Exercise.  Anything will help.  Walk around the block a few times a day when you have a few spare minutes.  Try yoga, something that will exercise your muscles, yet relax your mind.  Meditate.  Spend a few minutes alone and quiet.

Our Newsletter
We are starting three new columns in our newsletter (recipe, get well, and sympathy).
Your input is needed for future newsletters – call, write or email us with your contributions.
Our next newsletter will be in December.
All Caregiver Network Events are R.S.V.P.
BCCP AND LRGHealthcare’s Mammography Bridge
Is cost stopping you from getting a mammogram?
If you:
 Are a woman over 40 who is having difficulty affording a screening mammogram
 Have no health insurance, no coverage for mammograms, or a high deductible
Then you should learn more about the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the LRGHealthcare Mammography Bridge Program!
The Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCP) provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic services to low income, uninsured, and underinsured New Hampshire women between the ages of 18-64.
If a woman does not qualify for BCCP, she may still qualify for The Mammography Bridge Programs, which helps bridge the gap for women who have financial barriers to receiving a regular screening mammogram.
To apply for these programs, women should begin by filling out an application for the BCCP program. Once an LRGHealthcare representative reviews your application, you will be notified whether you qualify for one of these programs.
To request an application, please call 527-7000.
Sr. Ed. Network flyer
3-Minute No-Bake cookies

2 cups granulated sugar
8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine or butter
½ cup low-fat milk
1/3 cup baking cocoa
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)

Makes about 3 dozen.
Low fat & low sodium.

1. In large saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, milk and cocoa. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue boiling 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in oats*. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until firm. Store tightly covered.
* *If using old-fashioned oats, cool the mixture in saucepan 5 minutes.
Calendar

- ANNUAL CAREGIVERS LUNCHEON: SATURDAY, MARCH 20TH @ Easter Seals, 17 Church St., Laconia, Noon to 2:30 p.m.
-ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERISM, TUESDAY, MAY 11th
-10th ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON AGING, THURSDAY, MAY 27th
-ANNUAL CAREGIVER NETWORK BIKER BREAKFAST (June)
-4th of JULY PARADE in Laconia (the Network is participating in the parade)
-ANNUAL CAREGIVERS PICNIC (August)
Relax!
2010 Census to Begin

Congratulations to Tish Mallorey & Shari Mumford!!

New Article Highlights The Substantial Savings That Can Be Made In Long-Term Care By Redistributing Spending Across Care Settings

Compassionate Allowances: Social Security

Click here for information on the above