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The New York Times has created a blog for caregivers of seniors. Called The New Old Age, the blog is written by Jane Gross. According to the National Family Caregivers AssociationSeptember 2008 newsletter, the blog “explores the unique challenges caregivers of seniors face every day.
The NFCA newsletter continues, “Gross’ years spent caring for her late mother lend experience and empathy to her posts, which have already covered a wide variety of topics. As evidence of just how many people these issues touch, the community response to the blog has been tremendous, with more than 2,000 reader comments posted in about a month’s time.
Though these range from heated policy debates to tips and consolatory words, they all make it clear that the issues addressed inspire passion in the readers.”
Please take a few minutes and check out the NFCA website and be sure to sign up for an information-filled monthly online newsletter. You can also sign up for a ”Caregiver Kit” and have it sent to your home.
Then, check out the NY Times senior blog. I read several of the articles and there is a lot of information and personal stories. Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of Great Britain, was mentioned in an article as news of her problems with Alzheimer’s were recently released.
It is refreshing to see the myriad of blogs, forums, and articles regarding caregivers. As baby boomers join the ranks of the senior set, I am sure we will see many more such sites.
Have you found a site specifically for care givers? Share it in the comments and we will check it out.
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