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For caregivers, pain relief isn’t a political issue

For caregivers, pain relief isn’t a political issue

by Joy Johnston | Mar 28, 2016 | Caregiver Stories | 4 comments

I never expected that my sweet elderly mother would be caught in the crosshairs of the latest war on drugs. From the White House to the CDC, pain relief in the form of prescription opioids is suddenly Public Enemy No. 1. The Obama administration has unveiled the...
Secure your medication to protect friends and family

Secure your medication to protect friends and family

by Carmen Catizone | Jan 16, 2015 | Caregiving 101, Housing, Sandwich Generation | 1 comment

Having a steady flow of visitors is important to preventing caregiver burnout, but as you prepare to welcome friends, family, and other guests into your home, don’t forget to put your medicines in a safe place. Last year, more than six million Americans over the age...

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