Caregivers Cafe
By Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed

   Today, with the swearing in of Barack Obama as our 44th President, our nation and the world has the opportunity to begin a brand new day: To reaffirm our highest values and principles as a country

   When times are hard like this, it makes sense to do all we can to reduce the cost of our family's medications.   BUT WHAT WE DO MUST BE SAFE & SENSIBLE so that we don't increase our family's health risks! The following are some SMART DOs

   Dear Cafe Friends: A toast to all of you, wishing that 2009 brings you and yours a year filled with Hope, Health, and Happiness...and new Opportunities to make all of those things come true. We are looking forward to longtime and new friends

  Rene Cantwell, our dear caregiver friend and publisher of FOLO magazine for caregivers stopped by to offer us some Holiday Food for Thought: "Caregivers are very special people.  We are problem solvers, creative thinkers, and most of all--we want

  Now that Turkey Day is done, 'tis the season to think about helping Santa get terrific holiday gifts for elders that we care about. Some friends gathered at the Cafe this weekend to sip steaming hot peppermint lattes and share some of their most

    As we think about celebrating Thanksgiving this year, may we make it a day of caring and sharing.  May we remember the words of Anne Campbell as we think of those less fortunate or alone:  "There is always a place for you at my table.  You nev

  IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN ... Last week our country elected our soon-to-be 44th President Barack Obama.  Last week President-Elect Obama called upon all Americans to share our vision and ideas for what America can be; what changes should be made; and

   "Turning the clocks back always makes me sad", said Carrie.  "Me too", sighed Sandy.  "Me three", whispered Pam.   Jeff:  Well I have the perfect NOVEMBER PICK-ME-UP, shared by a silver-haired gentleman who attended my caregiver's workshop.  Aft

   Our dear friend Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association just sent all our Cafe friends an invitation to: A FREE national telephone class and webinar in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated each year in November.

   Yesterday people across the country joined in 600 Alzheimer Memory Walks to share their forever love of those taken by this devastating disease; and to proclaim their common belief that together we can, we must, we will find solutions to overcome it