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Date |
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2/17
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Chapter Annual
Meeting |
3/5 |
Ask the Experts |
3/10-3/13 |
National
Leadership Conference |
4/2 |
Share the Care
Training |
4/9 |
Walk to D'Feet ALS
Redlands |
May '05 |
ALS Awareness
Month |
5/7 |
Walk to D'Feet ALS
Ventura |
5/9-5/11 |
Advocacy Days |
5/19 |
Lou Gehrig's Birthday |
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Caring for the Caregiver
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Inspiration
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10 Tips for Caregivers
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Choose to take charge
of your life, and don't let your loved one's illness or disability always take
center stage.
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Remember to be good
to yourself. Love, honor and
value yourself. You're doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time,
just for you.
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Watch out for
signs of depression, and don't delay in getting professional help when you need
it.
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When people offer to
help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.
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Educate yourself
about your loved one's condition. Information is empowering.
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There's a difference
between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote
your loved one's independence.
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Trust your instincts.
Most of the time they'll lead you in the right direction.
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Grieve for your losses,
and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
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Stand up for your
rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
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Seek support from
other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.
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