
Caregivers Support Group
A voluntary caregiver is a spouse, relative, friend or neighbor of a disabled person or child who assists with activities of daily living and assists those unable to fully take care of themselves. The challenges of a caregiver are unique and sometimes it's hard to find people to talk to who know what you're going through. Join the conversation and find others who...

MineraPearl
This is a good thing! I don't know why I didn't know about this before. My caregiver support group here in Delaware told me about it so I'm sharing it with my best friends here! It's easy & free.
The Vial of Life- you fill out the form and keep it in your refrigerator in case of an emergency
http://www.vialoflife.com/how_to_use_the_vial_of_life.html
The Vial of Life- you fill out the form and keep it in your refrigerator in case of an emergency
http://www.vialoflife.com/how_to_use_the_vial_of_life.html

deleted_user
I have heard of that also but never did it. Good thing and thanks for reminding me about it.

deleted_user
i have heard of that too but have never done it, but should. you are also to program ICE into you phone. that is IN CASE of EMERGENCY. so they have someone to call if you or a loved one is unconscious.

MineraPearl
Yes I have my home phone number programed as ICE thanks for reminding me! I also have an index card in my wallet saying I am mom's caregiver with the address and my sister & brother's phone numbers too. Need to put a list of mom's med's in my wallet too!
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