Monthly Archives: July 2011

Independence At Every Age

Posted on July 21, 2011 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

One of the first things a family caregiver gives up is their independence. Many family caregivers feel trapped in their caregiving schedule; and they feel guilty by feeling trapped. As a family caregiver, you may also feel guilty when you are not able to give as much as your parent needs. You may feel that you no longer have your own life, and that can be discouraging. Continue reading →

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Social Security Answers for July

Posted on July 21, 2011 by armsaroundfamilycaregivers

Yes. Patty Duke joined George Takei to tell Americans to Boldly Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to apply for retirement, disability, Medicare, and so much more. The two celebrities have donated their time for a new campaign promoting Social Security’s online services as an easy and secure way for people to do business with the agency. Learn more at www.socialsecurity.gov where you also can watch the videos online. Continue reading →

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A Month of Independence

Posted on July 13, 2011 by petertourian

Last week we celebrated the Fourth of July, which commemorates our Declaration of Independence as a nation, as a culture, and as individuals. Even over 235 years later, there is a reason why we keep throwing barbeques, waving flags, and lighting fireworks; it is because freedom is essential to our way of life. When a person ages and their abilities slowly diminish, or when illness strikes and their health is suddenly taken from them, it is easy to help them by doing things for them. However, the depression and helplessness these seniors often feel are not because of their aging or their sickness; it is because their independence has been impeded in a significant way. Continue reading →

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Motherly Independence

Posted on July 8, 2011 by synergyhomecare

As an expecting mother you know that while pregnancy is beautiful and exciting it is also quite demanding. The constant trips to the doctor’s office and all of the preparation for the new baby would be exhausting enough if you weren’t already working night and day at bringing a new life into the world. It’s normal to feel a little bit overwhelmed during your pregnancy, especially if you also have additional work to do and a family to take care of. It’s for this reason that SYERGY HomeCare provides the following services through our expert caregivers for our excited, and often times exhausted, expecting mothers: Continue reading →

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