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Now in the Our Caregiver's e-Mall is filling up with great stores and a growing number of items just in time for the holidays. Whether you browse and find a book or tape to help you with caregiving, or come across a wonderful gift for a friend or family member, the e-Mall can be your source for easy shopping and gift-giving. So, click on the dark blue Caregiver's e-Mall buttons throughout our site and enter a comfortable, secure shopping experience with major merchants while avoiding the hassle of having to find a parking place or matching your shopping hours with someone else's. Our mall is just a click away and is open 24 hours every day. Watch for additional stores opening in the e-Mall soon!
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posted: March 31, 2009
Timely Tips Timely Tip: Who Will Care for Mom if You Are Injured? It may seem like an extreme situation, but if your aging relative needs regular care or supervision and something happened to you, what would happen to the loved one you care for? Would the paramedics realize that your elder shouldn't be left alone? If you encountered an emergency away from home, would anyone realize that your elder needed to be checked? Here’s a solution: Carry a card in your wallet that says, "I am the caregiver for (name of your elder) at (elder's address). Please call (name of family member or friend) at (telephone number) and inform him/her of my location and situation.” Also, purchase a medical necklace or bracelet with enough room to engrave the same information. Wear your alert jewelry at all times. Finally, be sure to attach a permanent sticker to your refrigerator with the same information. Paramedics are trained to look on/in the refrigerator for information about medications. Make a note on your sticker that emergency personnel should NOT leave your loved one alone. -- By Molly Shomer
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