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		<title>An Apple a Day Keeps the Aging Away</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An apple peel that is!  Muscle atrophy (the weakening and breaking down of muscle tissue) impacts most people at some time in their life due to illness or aging.  Unfortunately, there is no medication available to treat muscle atrophy. By &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1282/an-apple-a-day-keeps-the-aging-away/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Physical fitness and aging</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:03:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“The age of the body is defined by the flexibility of the spine” ~ Maya Fiennes, yoga master We all want our parents to remain as active and independent as possible, and we want the same thing for ourselves! Regular &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1186/physical-fitness-and-aging-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy Aging Through Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:28:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know that a low salt, low fat diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fiber can reduce the risk of age related risks of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, osteoporosis, and other chronic diseases.  However, there are lots of &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1167/healthy-aging-through-food/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Invisible Family Caregiver</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“This is what you need to do.  Please sign here.” Too often, caregivers, already reeling from a parent’s recent health crisis, are simply handed written medical instructions, new prescriptions, a car load of medical equipment, and sent on their way.  &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1163/the-invisible-family-caregiver/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Valuing the Invaluable</title>
		<link>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1103/valuing-the-invaluable/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Caregiving & Eldercare News]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cost of caregiving]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you give care to a friend or family member, or receive care from a friend or family member, you know that such care is so valuable, it is truly invaluable.  The world is just beginning to catch up with &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1103/valuing-the-invaluable/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Caregiving is a marathon</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Too often we underestimate the time obligation of caregiving.  Adult children step up to be the primary hands-on caregiver having no idea that they may spend as much time caring for their parents as they spent raising their children. We &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/1049/caregiving-is-a-marathon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>The emotions of caregiving</title>
		<link>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/937/the-emotions-of-caregiving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Caregiving Advice & Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I always ask my audiences to shout out the emotions associated with caregiving.  ‘Sad’, ‘overwhelmed’, ‘denial’, and ‘angry’ are typically the first responses.  Mentioned less frequently, but perhaps even more important are ‘resentment’, ‘isolation’, and ‘burdened’. Yet, no matter where &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/937/the-emotions-of-caregiving/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Caregiving Tips for the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/932/caregiving-tips-for-the-holidays/</link>
		<comments>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/932/caregiving-tips-for-the-holidays/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Help a Caregiver You Know Offer to help clean and cook, wrap presents, go shopping, pick up the kids. If your family is caregiving, suggest a potluck holiday meal or secret Santa gift exchange to save time and money. The &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/932/caregiving-tips-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Seniorhomes.com announces its Caregiver Recognition Award winners</title>
		<link>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/927/seniorhomes-com-announces-its-caregiver-recognition-award-winners/</link>
		<comments>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/927/seniorhomes-com-announces-its-caregiver-recognition-award-winners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:53:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Caregiving & Eldercare News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Angela Diaz-Burris began caregiving as a young teenager as a volunteer working with kids who had developmental disabilities.  She regularly cared for a little boy with cerebral palsy and was devastated when he passed away under her care.  As a &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/927/seniorhomes-com-announces-its-caregiver-recognition-award-winners/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Share your caregiving story</title>
		<link>http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/908/share-your-caregiving-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:53:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every caregiver has a story, and every story needs to be told. I am so excited to share with you that I have been selected to participate on a panel of leading senior care experts to judge the SeniorHomes.com Caregiver &#8230; <a href="http://www.barbaramcvicker.com/908/share-your-caregiving-story/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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