The Caregivers Network is committed to improving the quality of life of caregiving individuals and families by supporting, empowering and advocating for those who care for the chronically ill, aged or a disabled loved one.

This website is for caregivers by caregivers. The Network hopes the information shared through this website will be helpful to you. We want to remind you to always contact the doctor or professionals for accurate information.

The Network offers caregivers:
- information, resources and training about caregiving
- one-on-one connections with individuals who have personal caregiving      experience
- opportunities to link with other caregivers for support and sharing of ideas
- newsletters mailed to your home
- caregiver support groups
- social events for caregivers and their care-recipients
- access to a library collection including: books, pamphlets, newsletters, videos,      internet access
- opportunities to help other caregivers by volunteering to help with Network   activities
- the opportunity to participate in advocacy efforts on behalf of all caregivers

Support Group Meetings:

Support and Information Groups: provide an opportunity to vent and  get feedback

Evening support group meetings:

· Laconia: 2nd Tuesdays of the month, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, at ServiceLink Resource Center of Belknap County, 67 Water St., Suite 105, (behind Hector’s Restaurant). 527-3791/528-6945.

· Meredith: Golden View Health Care, Route 104. Call for time and information 279-8111.

Daytime support group meetings:

· Laconia: 1st & 3rd Monday of the month 10:00am – 11:30am,
meetings are held at Community Health and Hospice, 780 No. Main St. 524-8444.

Meredith: Forestview Manor, Parade Road, Meredith – call for information: 279-3121.

Caring for the Caregiver is the primary goal of all Network activities!
All meetings and event provide caregivers an opportunity to meet one on one, socialize and provide an opportunity for venting and learning. They pass along tips, feedback, and hints on caregiving.

Caregiver Education and Training can be arranged on such topics as:
- “Taking Care of the Caregiver"
- "Caregiver Advocacy"
- “Relaxation"
- "How to speak effectively to your physician"
- “Caregivers New Year’s Resolution”
- “Top Ten Things For Caregivers To Start Doing for the Approaching New Year”
- “Respite: Enjoy a Guilt-free Time-out”

There is no fee to participate in the Caregivers Network.
The Family Caregiver Network is offered in partnership with ServiceLink Resource Center of Belknap County,
Lakes Region Partnership for Public Health and Community Health & Hospice.

For additional information contact:
Caregivers Network
67 Water St., Suite 105, Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 527-3791
(603) 528-6945 or Toll Free 1- 866-634-9412
website: www.caregiversnetwork.org
email: caregivers@metrocast.net

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INFORMATION EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW.........................
  Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a    
  Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

STROKE:Remember the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R.

My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word.
I agree..

If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks.
Seriously..

Please read:

STROKE IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening

Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute to read this...

A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally . He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A STROKE

Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.

New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue

NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue.. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other, that is also an indication of a stroke..