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Fighting Cancer with Pearls

eldercare — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:17 +0000

Just the possibility or the mention of the word cancer can put fear into the hearts of even the bravest. The fight against cancer has come a long way, and many lives have been saved due to the development of cutting edge treatments and early diagnosis. Yet regardless of progress and the strength of the fighter, the battle rages on as new cases continue to be diagnosed daily. Many of us personally know someone who has cancer or is a survivor. The fight is not easy, and unless you have walked in their shoes, you will probably never witness the strength, courage and grace that has been demonstrated by patients and their families as they have battled for their tomorrows.

There are not many times that we can personally benefit by helping others. Lucky for us, Margaret Palmer has constructed one of those opportunities. Margaret Palmer, the designer behind Margaret Palmer Jewelry, has created the perfect way to both give and receive. If you are like most people, you are aware that pink is synonymous for breast cancer. Did you know that there is a rainbow of colors assigned to many other cancers?

The Colors of Cancer*

· All Cancers – Lavender

· Bladder – Yellow

· Bone/Sarcoma – Light Yellow

· Brain – Gray

· Breast – Pink

· Childhood – Gold

· Cervical – White

· Colon/Colorectal – Dk Blue

· Esophageal – Hot Pink

· Stomach – Periwinkle

· Head & Neck – Red & White Stripe

· Hodgkin’s Disease – Violet

· Kidney/Renal – Kelly Green

· Leimyosarcoma – Purple

· Leukemia – Orange

· Liver – Yellow

· Lung – Clear

· Lymphoma – Lime Green

· Male Breast – Blue/Pink

· Melanoma – Black

· Mesothelioma – Royal Blue

· Multiple Myeloma – Burgundy

· Ovarian – Teal

· Pancreatic – Purple

· Prostate – Light Blue

· Retinoblastoma – White

· Testicular – Yellow

· Thyroid – Light Blue

· Uterine – Peach

Margaret created her Cancer Pearl Collection as a way for us to publically acknowledge the hope that we have for all of those that we carry in our hearts as they battle for victory. Margaret’s personal mission is not only to bring awareness of cancer through education, but she also donates 15% of her sales to the fight against cancer. If you would like to support those battling cancer, acknowledge a cancer survivor, or pay tribute to someone who lost their fight you can visit http://www.margaretpalmerjewelry.com to see how you can both give and receive.

*Margaret Palmer Jewelry

New Moms

Kris — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:20:48 +0000

If you are a first time or an experienced mom, what can be more exciting than becoming a new mom? As thrilling as it is to be a new mom it can also be very tiring. New moms like babies need to take naps, so they will have the energy to care for their little ones.

Let our caregivers help you with all of those chores and errands that you don’t have time for. We can take care of

Meal Preparation
Light Housekeeping
Grocery Shopping
Much, much more

Need an unusual and extra special gift for a new mom? Give a gift of care to a new mom so she can relax and enjoy her new bundle of joy.

Accidents

Kris — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:19:04 +0000

Accidents are always frightening and unexpected. Let our caregivers be there to assist in restoring stability in times of crisis by providing non-medical care for your loved one when the unexpected happens.
Caregivers will stay in the hospital with your loved one when you are unable to be there. After they are discharged from the hospital, a caregiver will be there to help your family member with bathing, dressing, meal preparation and many other tasks so that you can relax, knowing that your loved one is being well cared for. We can also have most medical equipment delivered to the hospital or your home in a matter of hours, so that everything is available when you need it.

Seniors

Kris — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:46:04 +0000

Many seniors want to live independently and not feel like they are a burden to their families. Yet sometimes there are concerns about their ability to perform everyday activities due to a stroke, dementia, loss of strength, vision or mobility. Let Elder Care LP help ease your concerns with hourly or live-in caregivers. With a little extra help most elderly family members can remain independent in their homes, retirement communities, or assisted living facilities. If for some reason your loved one must go to the hospital, rehab facility or assisted living their caregiver will gladly go with them to ease the transition and help with concerns about being in a new environment. There’s no place like home. We believe everyone should be able to live independently.

Caregivers are also available to escort seniors to special occasions such as weddings, parties and other social events. Their caregiver will pick your loved one up at their residence, stay with them during the event and then make sure that they arrive back home.

Here are some of the many activities caregivers can assist with to make life more enjoyable for you and your family:

• Transportation to doctors appointments,
errands, grocery shopping, outings with friends

• Meal preparation

• Medication reminders

• Oral hygiene

• Bathing and dressing

• Eating

• Light housekeeping

• Toileting

• Incontinence care

• Transferring & positioning

• Conversation & Companionship

• Mail management

• Assistance with organization

… as you can see, caregivers from Elder Care LP can help you with anything you want to do during your day. Give us a call at 972-279-2011 if you need help with part or all of your day.