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This week is a good week for remember- ing that without the help of your col- leagues it would be impossible for you to expedite the tasks that need to be done. Thank them ahead of time. Thank them graciously and celebrate with them.
ARIES
Soul Affirmation: Appreciation leads to recognition.
Lucky Numbers: 32, 35, 47
Little by little you will come to real- ize that you are too good to be second choice. This week don’t even think about why your recent romance failed.
TAURUS It wasn’t
meant to be. There are many more fish in the sea ready for you to hook them. Go for it!
Soul Affirmation: There are other fish in the sea waiting for me.
Lucky Numbers: 8, 19, 20
Offer a shoulder to cry on to someone you know that has been going through some difficulty. They need a friend right now, and you can be that person. Listen and don’t speak. Your sensitivity and compas- sion will mean a lot right now.
GEMINI
Soul Affirmation: Newness of outlook helps me deal with the monotonies of life.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 34, 36
If you need some time to yourself this week, take it. You’ll be doing yourself an act of kindness. Since you do so much for others, why not treat yourself as well as you treat them?
CANCER
Soul Affirmation: I let go of the old in order to make room for the new.
Lucky Numbers: 16, 28, 29
Are you a caregiver? Are you taking care of yourself?
By Paul Bridgewater When it comes to caregiv-
ing, former First Lady Rosal- ynn Carter said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world — those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregiv- ers.”
If you help a person 60 years
of age or older, or if you are at least age 60, you are likely to face caregiving issues simply because of our increased lon- gevity and the aging of the baby boom population. For most people, the caregiving journey begins simply — the first time they shop or pick up a prescription or provide transportation to a doctor’s appointment for a friend or relative.
The Elder Law and Advocacy
Center of Michigan Neighbor- hood Legal Services presents free legal clinics for caregivers and older adults throughout the year, and it defines a care- giver as someone who:
• Regularly looks out for an- other person’s well-being
• Periodically checks on a neighbor, friend or relative
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• Regularly visits mom, dad, grandparent or other relative or friend in a health care or assisted living facility
• Takes a family member, friend or neighbor grocery shopping or to medical ap- pointments
• Regularly shops for a parent, friend or relative
• Handles the affairs or inqui- ries of a family member, friend or neighbor
• Acts as an agent through a power of attorney
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Regularly provides care to one or more grandchildren If you can relate to any of
these situations, you are a caregiver. Consequently, your major responsibility is to take care of yourself first.
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some, since most caregivers willingly put aside their own needs and wants to spend all of their energy on the person needing care. However, it is exhausting and mentally drain- ing to care for someone else if you are not physically capable and emotionally healthy.
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how you can stay mentally and physically strong as a caregiv- er:
Get enough rest. If you
are caring for an Alzheimer’s patient who wanders or paces at night, your own sleep can
be disturbed. It helps to find someone to be “on duty” at night while you sleep, or someone who can replace you for a couple of hours in the af- ternoon while you nap.
Eat a balanced diet. We
know the importance of in- cluding the basic food groups in our diet every day. For all of us, it is important to limit salt intake, eat foods low in saturated fats and cholesterol, include fiber in our diet, and maintain our weight.
Exercise. A few minutes Paul Bridgewater
care; couples who have spent 50 years or more together who believe they will always be able to care and provide for one another; and caring neigh- bors who believe they can be a safety net for nearby seniors. Most of these loving caregiv- ers too often find themselves ill-prepared for the progres- sion of an illness or disease, and they put themselves at risk of overwhelming stress.
Here are suggestions on
of simple exercises every hour can add up during the course of a day – an easy way to reduce stress. When you need to get out of the house, perhaps a neighbor could stay with your loved one while you take an exercise break.
Stay emotionally healthy.
Giving yourself personal time will, in the long run, make you a better caregiver. Keep laughter in your life, get out- doors for a change of scenery, and stay committed to your hobbies.
If you are really over- MI-DAN ads for the week of 11-1-10
whelmed, ask for help with specific tasks and responsibil- ities. For caregivers grounded in spiritual beliefs, the power of prayer offers a profound sense of comfort.
November is National
Family Caregivers Month, and this is a time for all of us to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers. If
you’re a caregiver who needs to identify resources and as- sistance, contact the Detroit Area Agency on Aging, 313- 446-4444. With our help, you can live today for a better to- morrow.
Tune in to “The Senior Solu-
tion” on WGPR 107.5 FM every Saturday morning at 10 a.m., hosted by Paul Bridgewater, president/CEO, Detroit Area Agency on Aging. The Detroit Area Agency on Aging is lo- cated at 1333 Brewery Park Blvd., Suite 200, Detroit, MI 48207; (313) 446-4444; www.
daaa1a.org.
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STAR CHART LEO
When you are guided by spirit, you’ll find that you are working, living, and breath- ing in tune with the universe. What a great feeling! You’ll be a source of peace and blessings for all that you encounter this week.
Soul Affirmation: Time is the greatest peacemaker of them all.
Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 22
Remember that you are an intensely physical sign, and you need to move your body in order to relax. Take a walk, go for a swim, play tennis, or scrub that kitchen floor. However you choose to move, you’ll liberate your spirit and relax at the same time. Get going!
VIRGO
Soul Affirmation: A week of rejoicing is upon me. I celebrate.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 40, 45
It’s a week tailor-made for your energies, so get out there and let every perfect moment flow toward you. You’ve got an abundance of pleasant feelings, so why not spread them around?
LIBRA
Soul Affirmation: I will ask joy to marry me.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 14
Success is a series of small steps. The baby steps you take each week toward your dream will move you closer and closer to your vision. Keep taking those little steps and expect to hear some good news about a big project.
SCORPIO
Soul Affirmation: Communication is a skeleton key that fits many doors.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 10
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Expect some surprises this week. You’ll be very happy about at least one of them. Stay flexible and you’ll be in the right place at the right moment, every moment. You’ll want to celebrate at home tonight.
SAGITTARIUS
Soul Affirmation: All that I need is within me.
Lucky Numbers: 20, 34, 45
A burst of enthusiasm will carry you through the early part of the work week, and with a positive outlook, you’ll be very happy with what you’ve accomplished at the end of the week. Have fun!
CAPRICORN
Soul Affirmation: The grandeur of my presence reflects the sunshine of my soul.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 37, 53 AQUARIUS
An older female may extend something valuable to you, and you’ll be very glad about what you receive. Possibilities seem endless this week, and you’ll want to refresh your outlook about a particu- lar project that suddenly looks lucrative again.
Soul Affirmation: The sunlight of my spirit shines in the land beyond the horizon.
Lucky Numbers: 13, 36, 52
The possibility exists that you’ve tem- porarily overlooked a powerful way of increasing your income. Still your mind and let your spirit guide you toward a per- fect solution to a vexing situation.
PISCES
Soul Affirmation: I am willing to make changes in my life.
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