May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Over 10,000 people are diagnosed with glioblastoma each year in the United States and nearly 60,000 people when accounting for all primary brain and central nervous system tumors. In recognition of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, I am donating $3 to the National Brain Tumor Society for every “Suddenly …
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Apr 12
Tip for Caregivers – Take Care of Yourself Too!
Caring for someone that is seriously ill is difficult and time-consuming work. For the new caregiver, absorbing the new responsibility into an already busy life can be overwhelming. This article provides some advice about taking care of yourself to enhance your effectiveness as a caregiver and serves to reduce your stress at the same time. …
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Apr 12
Glioblastoma and Caregiver Internet Finds
Interesting articles related to glioblastoma and caregivers that I read this week. Running for Jennie – Kristin Elmore http://www2.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/2012/03/running-for-jennie.html Kristin cared for her friend Jennie, who battled glioblastoma – a stage 4 brain tumor cancer. She was impressed by the courage and strength that Jennie displayed in her fight. I am encouraged to hear this …
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Apr 08
Caregiver Articles 8 Apr 2013
Four interesting articles about caregiving for 8 Apr 2013 An Open Letter to Men Who Are Caregivers One man shares the personal character growth he experienced while caring for his wife, an Alzheimer’s patient. Caregiving and Taxes Amy Goyer provides some tips related to caregiving and taxes. I also provide some information in my book …
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Apr 04
Suddenly a Caregiver Special Discount through May 4, 2013
I am offering a special discount on the purchase of the book- Suddenly a Caregiver – now through May 4, 2013 for those who like this page. Visit the Suddenly a Caregiver book page for additional details about the book. Read reviews on Amazon. [video_lightbox_youtube video_id=”JVKoWa3aRXA&rel=0″ width=”640″ height=”480″ anchor=”Watch Book Trailer”] [viral-buyer] Thank you for liking …
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