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The Gift of Caring
Saving our Parents (and ourselves) from the Perils of Modern Healthcare
Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS, and Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH
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My Parents – Active into their late 70’s
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George Cottrell, MD
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Persons over 65 are now the fastest growing segment of the US population.
Of that group, the greatest increase is in the 85-plus category.
By 2030, there will be 70 million people over age 85, or 1 in 5 Americans.
In 2013, 66 million Americans were caring for an aging parent.
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Margaret Jean Cottrell
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STRATEGY #1:
FIND YOUR TEAM
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STRATEGY #2:
DEVELOP A SELF-CARE PLAN
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STRATEGY #3:Remember: YOUR FIRST JOB IS NOT
TO BE A CAREGIVER,BUT TO BE A
FAMILY MEMBER
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STRATEGY #4:
WATCH FOR RED FLAGS THAT YOUR OWN HEALTH IS SUFFERING
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STRATEGY #5:
LOOK FOR OUTSIDE HELP
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STRATEGY #6:
TURN TO YOUR FAITH AND COMMUNITY
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STRATEGY #7:
TAKE TIME TO REFLECT
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The Gift of Caring
Saving our Parents (and ourselves) from the Perils of Modern Healthcare
Marcy Cottrell Houle, MS, and Elizabeth Eckstrom, MD, MPH