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In his book Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence, journalist and scholar Christian Parenti travels across time and space to show how climate change has exacerbated problems which already exist—problems created by Western militarism and neoliberal economic restructuring around the globe.
Published by Nation Books in 2011, Tropic of Chaos describes the "catastrophic convergence" of poverty, violence, and climate change, and how the Global North, particularly the United States, holds much of the responsibility.
Last week, Parenti published a controversial op-ed in the Huffington Post in which he called out 350.org and climate activist Bill McKibben's Do the Math campaign. The popular campaign aims to pressure universities, pension funds, and churches into divesting from the fossil fuel industry, but Parenti argued that a divestment campaign, while great for mobilizing the masses, isn't going to hit the industry where it hurts.
We spoke to Parenti about his arguments against the Do the Math campaign, Tropic of Chaos, his response to Hurricane Sandy, and why pressuring and working with the government should be the climate justice movement's top priority. Tonight, Parenti will speak at NYU, and you should check it out. Read more…


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15 U.S. Code § 2233 - Removal of civil liability barriers that discourage the donation of fire equipment to volunteer fire companies
(a) Liability protection
A person who donates qualified fire control or rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company shall not be liable for civil damages under any State or Federal law for personal injuries, property damage or loss, or death caused by the equipment after the donation.
(b) Exceptions
Subsection (a) does not apply to a person if—
(1) the person's act or omission causing the injury, damage, loss, or death constitutes gross negligence or intentional misconduct;
(c) Preemption
This section preempts the laws of any State to the extent that such laws are inconsistent with this section, except that notwithstanding subsection (b) this section shall not preempt any State law that provides additional protection from liability for a person who donates fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire company.
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In this section:
(2) Fire control or rescue equipment
The term "fire control or fire rescue equipment" includes any fire vehicle, fire fighting tool, communications equipment, protective gear, fire hose, or breathing apparatus.
(3) Qualified fire control or rescue equipment
The term "qualified fire control or rescue equipment" means fire control or fire rescue equipment that has been recertified by an authorized technician as meeting the manufacturer's specifications.
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The term "State" includes the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, any other territory or possession of the United States, and any political subdivision of any such State, territory, or possession.
(5) Volunteer fire company
The term "volunteer fire company" means an association of individuals who provide fire protection and other emergency services, where at least 30 percent of the individuals receive little or no compensation compared with an entry level full-time paid individual in that association or in the nearest such association with an entry level full-time paid individual.
(6) Authorized technician
The term "authorized technician" means a technician who has been certified by the manufacturer of fire control or fire rescue equipment to inspect such equipment. The technician need not be employed by the State or local agency administering the distribution of the fire control or fire rescue equipment.
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Design Excellence Awards Honor Mexican Riviera Project
The San Diego chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers recently held their annual Design Excellence Awards at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. At the ceremony, local interior designers were honored for "inventive, bold and eco-friendly designs for residences, commercial projects and custom products."
The ceremony honored projects in nine categories; winners ranged from a beachfront estate on the Mexican Riviera to a residential development in Hollywood.
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Ashburn, VA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Washington Redskins announced Tuesday that defensive end Stephen Bowen's season is over, and placed him on injured reserve.
Bowen, who last played in a 24-16 loss to the Eagles on Nov. 17, has damaged cartilage in his right knee and may have to undergo microfracture surgery. He had injured his posterior cruciate ligament in that same knee earlier in the season but played through the issue.
"Anytime you lose a guy like Stephen, it's a big blow to your football team," said Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan. "It's hard to lose a guy with his play and his character."
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Cobb County Commission chairman Sam Olens will seek the Republican nomination for attorney general in 2010, surprising many Tuesday who expected him to run for governor.
Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Lynn Westmoreland is "very seriously" looking at a bid for the GOP nomination for governor, the Coweta County congressman's press secretary told the AJC's Bob Keefe today.
In a trip to the state last week, Westmoreland got "a lot of encouragement" from Republicans, his spokesman Brian Robinson said.
In a news conference at the commission office in Marietta, Olens said he made his decision through discussions with his family and in realizing the current candidates for governor are basically running "24/7 now and not doing the jobs they were elected to do."
Those candidates, on the Republican side, are Secretary of State Karen Handel, Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine and state Rep. Austin Scott (R-Tifton). States rights activist Ray McBerry is also running.
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The Atlanta Falcons are doing their part to make it a merry Christmas for some less fortunate kids. Tight end Tony Gonzalez and quarterback Matt Ryan were among the players to participate in "Shop with a Jock" Tuesday at a Walmart in Suwanee. The event gave 40 kids the chance to go Christmas shopping with the star players.
"At Christmastime, it's fun to get out and get some presents and have a good time," Ryansaid.
Gonzalez carried the tradition over from his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. He teamed up with Action Ministries of Atlanta four years ago to brighten the holidays for disadvantaged children. He says he knows what it's like to have a rough childhood."Yeah I can relate. When I was younger we went through a time when we were on welfare and a lot of these kids are those type of kids, less fortunate," Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez brought his own daughter out for the event.
"So shecan learn at a young age that it's important that we go out there and pay itforward and make sure that we can give these kids a Christmas that they'll neverforget, hopefully," said Gonzalez.
Each child was slated to have a $100 limit on toys, but many players used money from their own pockets to help out.
The children, who ranged in age from 6 to 14, were also given a meal and a gift card courtesy of Walmart.
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A sturdy umbrella This is a wonderful umbrella. Very nice and sturdy!! The only down side and it's really just me, is: it is a little hard to push up, it seems to weigh a good bit when trying to push it up to put the pin in the hole and the pin holes are high for me. I am short. (5'3") so this is why I think it is hard for me, I have to either stand on a stool or have my husband put it up. But other than that I love this umbrella very good quality for the price!! June 28, 2013
GOOD REPLACEMENTS THE THREE 9' WOODEN MARKET UMBRELLAS WERE GREAT REPLACEMENTS FOR THE IKEA BRAND WE HAD FOR 10 YEARS. THEY WERE EASY TO ORDER, QUICK TO SHIP, GOOD QUALITY AND A BARGAIN PRICE! August 2, 2013
Beautiful umbrella! I am very satisfied with my 9' umbrella purchase. The quality and appearance are excellent. Only down side is the way in which it is opened up...you have to get your head inside and manually push up. But all in all I love it! May 17, 2012
yard hit got the natural color...it wont fad in the sun...like my other did. quality great and size too. very pleased May 17, 2012
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Does this 9' wood umbrella come with the canopy or just the umbrella and pole?
Last year I thought I was purchasing the canopy and pole, but I didn't understand what I was buying and I only received the 9' market canopy. Now I need the umbrella and pole so I can use the canopy.
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Improvements item # 391402 - 9' wood market umbrella comes together with the canopy and frame and is not or has not in the past been sold separately. Perhaps you purchased the Improvements item # 415328 - Deluxe 9' Replacement Umbrella Canopy? If this is the case, in order to use that replacement canopy, item # 416025 - 9' Deluxe Market Umbrella will have to be purchased and this item includes both the canopy and umbrella frame. It is a different umbrella altogether.
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US-based automakers, Toyota report big sales gainsBy TOM KRISHER and DEE-ANN DURBIN | February 02,2013AP PHOTO
In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013 photo, Chevy trucks line the lot of a dealer in Murrysville, Pa. Ford, Chrysler and General Motors all reported double-digit gains for January as last yearís momentum in U.S. auto sales continued into 2013, according to reports Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.AP Auto Writers
DETROIT (AP) American consumers ignored tax increases and tromped through the winter chill to buy new cars and trucks at an unusually strong pace last month.
"(January) was like a sprinter out of the starting blocks," said Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation Inc., the country's largest auto dealership chain.
Analysts said it will likely be the best January in five years once all automakers report. Sales at Toyota rose 27 percent, and they were up 22 percent at Ford. GM and Chrysler each reported 16 percent gains compared with a year earlier.
The figures so far show that the auto industry remains a bright spot in a tepid U.S. economic recovery.
The results left the industry optimistic about the new year. Businesses bought more trucks. Consumers whose cars have reached a record average of 11.3 years old are ready to buy, and banks are making it easier with low interest rates and looser credit terms.
The stock market may also have inspired car buyers the Standard & Poor's 500 index had its strongest January since 1997. Also, employers have been hiring at a steady if not spectacular pace.
"We're in a fundamentally sound trajectory," said Mustafa Mohatarem, chief economist for GM. He said the recovery from the Great Recession in 2008 is still modest, but "those recoveries tend to be much more sustainable."
Whatever the incentive, people didn't let chilly weather, or the heavier hand of the U.S. Treasury, stop them from car shopping.
Chrysler estimated that total U.S. industry sales hit an annual rate of 15.5 million in January. If that holds for the rest of the year, automakers will sell 1 million more vehicles than in 2012, when sales rose 13 percent.
The strong January numbers came even though higher Social Security taxes cut take-home pay for most Americans. Taxes rose after a 2-percent cut in Social Security taxes, in place for two years, expired Jan. 1.
January sales might have been even higher without the tax increase, said Jesse Toprak, vice president of industry analysts at the car pricing site TrueCar.com. He said the increase is costing the average new car buyer those with a household income between $70,000 and $100,000 per year around $300 per month.
"That's almost a car payment," he said.
Analyst forecasts for 2013 are in the 15 million to 15.5 million range. Although still far from the recent peak of about 17 million in 2005, the industry could sell a whopping 5 million more cars and trucks than it did in 2009, the worst year in at least three decades.
At Ford, January's sales growth was led by the newly redesigned Fusion midsize car, which saw a 65 percent increase. Explorer SUV sales rose 46 percent. Sales of the F-Series pickup truck, the top-selling vehicle in the U.S., rose 22 percent.
GM's Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra each saw increases of over 30 percent while sales of the Ram pickup, Chrysler's top-selling vehicle, rose 14 percent from a year earlier. Those gains give a strong indication that businesses are replacing aging pickup trucks that they kept through the Great Recession.
Kurt McNeil, GM's vice president of sales operations, said the company noticed a 37 percent increase in sales to small businesses like building contractors, who normally buy pickup trucks.
Analysts say sales for the month should exceed 1 million vehicles and are likely to be 8 percent to 15 percent higher than a year earlier.
Jackson, whose chain reported record fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday, feared a hangover last month from the strong finish to 2012. But he said people who focused on paying down debt the past few years are now making big-ticket purchases at a robust pace.
Consumers are saying: "I'm moving ahead with my life. I'm getting a new vehicle," Jackson said.
Buyers crowded dealerships even though incentives weren't as good as last year. The auto industry spent 8 percent less on discounts last month than it did a year earlier, according to TrueCar.com. Of all major automakers, only Hyundai and Volkswagen raised incentives from what they spent in January of 2012, TrueCar said.
But that could change later in the year as automakers are expected to compete for sales with new vehicles and better deals.
Other automakers reporting sales Friday:
Nissan's sales rose 2 percent. Sales of the newly redesigned Pathfinder SUV, which went on sale in November, more than tripled over last January. The new Sentra also saw big sales gains.
Hyundai's sales rose 2 percent, with a 24 percent increase in Elantra small car sales helping outweigh an 8 percent decline for the midsize Sonata. Hyundai said it was a record January for its U.S. sales.
Volkswagen's sales grew 7 percent. That was slower than the company's 31-percent sales growth last January, but it was still the company's best January in the U.S. since 1974. Passat midsize sedan sales rose 40 percent.MORE IN National / World BusinessNEW YORK Worries about the outlook for growth in China and a slide in the price of oil pushed... Full StoryWASHINGTON Fewer Americans bought homes in August, as investors retreated from real estate and... Full StoryMONTPELIER Lets not call this a beer run. That has such a Friday night frat boy connotation. Full Story
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The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is giving $40 million to prevent the sale of Detroit art and help city retirees, raising the pool of money to $370 million.The announcement was made Tuesday by a coalition of foundations. The group wants to continue to attract financial support from foundations and individuals while Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder tries to win approval for $350 million from the state.City-owned art at the Detroit Institute of Arts could be vulnerable to sale in Detroit's bankruptcy. At the same time, Detroit's pension funds are short by $3.5 billion.Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr has until March 1 to propose a plan to take the city out of bankruptcy.
-The Associated Press contributed to this reportSTATEMENTS BELOW:A Statement from a Foundation working group, which includes the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, William Davidson Foundation, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Kresge Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, McGregor Fund and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation: We are pleased to announce that The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) has committed to invest $40 million in the fund to help clear a pathway toward Detroit's revitalization, support the city of Detroit's pension obligations to current and retired workers and safeguard the Detroit Institute of Art. This new commitment brings the total amount pledged to date by philanthropic foundations and individuals to $370 million. The Kellogg Foundation's commitment strengthens this effort, and we are hopeful the fund will continue to attract commitments from individual donors and institutions. It is our urgent hope and our belief that our combined investments in the future of Detroit will help stabilize and renew the city at this critical time. STATEMENT OF DETROIT BANKRUPTCY MEDIATORSThe Detroit Bankruptcy Mediators wish to provide further information about developments in the Detroit bankruptcy.The Mediators have been advised that the W. K. Kellogg Foundation will make a very significant contribution to the plan to help protect the pensions of Detroit's retirees and preserve the DIA's treasured art collection. The remarkably generous contribution of the Kellogg Foundation, together with the contributions already announced, brings the total commitment of the Foundation community to this plan to approximately $370 million. The Kellogg Foundation, founded in Battle Creek, Michigan in 1930 is one of the nation's oldest and largest private foundations, and has as its primary mission to promote equal opportunity for all children to thrive and succeed in life. In making this very meaningful and inspiring commitment, the Kellogg Foundation is focused on helping to create a new day of opportunity for Detroit families and their children and grandchildren.The Mediators wish to express their deepest appreciation to the Board and President of the Kellogg Foundation for this important contribution. Along with the contributions of theother Foundations, the Kellogg Foundation's commitment today inspires the mediation team to continue its work toward facilitating agreements among as many of the parties tothe Detroit bankruptcy as possible, agreements which can become part of a larger, balanced agreed-upon Plan of Adjustment designed to provide Detroit with a prompt andsuccessful exit from the bankruptcy and to move us toward a revitalized and renewed City and region.
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Happy Trails Plush Rocking Particia Pony
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Happy TrailsTM Plush Rocking Particia Pony is the soft and a cozy, high - action buddy for hours of play!
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The purpose of this IBM® Redpaper™ publication is to discuss why IBM System x3750 M4 server is a reasonable choice for the majority of high performance computing (HPC) workloads.
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The Official America's Cup Store by PUMA is back in San Francisco for the next stop in the 2012-2013 World Series. The store will be open from Tuesday October 2nd - Sunday October 7th from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, and will be located at the Race Village on Little Marina Green- just around the corner from the Golden Gate Yacht Club, home of ORACLE TEAM USA.
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Humanscale's Rocking Foot Machine provides perfect support for the feet and legs to ease pressures on the lower back when sitting.
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Review: ModNation Racers
We're on the final lap of the trio of arcade racers; first I looked at Split/Second and last time it was Blur. ModNation Racers has an aesthetic immediately familiar to me, as it seems heavily based off the Mario Kart series: Cute little avatars shooting powerups at each other on cartoony tracks. It's obvious where the design influence came from.
What ModNation does differently from Nintendo, though, is build out a robust online mode. The central hub of the game offers easy access to the top kart, avatar and track downloads and it was easy to slip into a full room of players for a race. The deep creation mode ensured that there were a ton of interesting tracks to go through, from jumping tracks through flaming hoops, richly themed tracks and powerup-heavy levels. Avatar creation was one of the deepest I've ever seen; Mario and other famous characters have been re-created and look surprisingly like their originals.
All the creation and sharing in the world can't save bad gameplay, though, and that's where my problems with ModNation lie. The controls are very touchy and sensitive, which I got used to fast but never feels completely comfortable. Drifting is a bit too easy for the game and is essential for building up your power meter, which you can use as a boost or to shield from powerups. Powerups concern me since there isn't much strategy to them as they all do the same thing – hit opponents ahead of you (one of them is a speed boost, though). Collecting more powerups will increase the strength of your weapon; getting a weapon to level 3 is devastating and also really easy to use, since it homes in on everything in front of you. The power meter mechanic feels unbalanced as well, with boosting not being particularly strong and using it to power a shield drains it at a breakneck pace. The limited time in which you can shield forces you to time a block extremely well; what makes the mechanic more frustrating is how the "warning siren" to alert you of an incoming projectile is entirely unreliable. I've had times when it would go off 3-4 seconds in advance, or sometimes with second or less, or sometimes it wouldn't go off at all before I'm hit by a weapon.
ModNation is centered on the multiplayer experience, which left single player feeling a bit dry by comparison. Events are always races and goals start simple but become annoying fast. Even when you complete goals (such as drifting a lot, not hitting walls or destroying the "boss" kart) they only count when you get first place. The mode feels boring and shallow as a whole. You can change how your car looks, but there's no customization at all for tweaking speed, acceleration or turning. Single player is entirely linear and meeting goals and collecting medals on the track do nothing for you except for unlocking more doodads to pimp your creations with. This element in particular can cause frustration, since a lot of the time much-desired objects you want to use are locked behind annoyingly difficult challenges, so to be a creator with the most objects you need to also be a good racer. The one nice touch in single player are the cutscenes and silly story, narrated by two announcers for the racing circuit your character is in. The story is silly but is full of heart, and the interactions between racers before the race start are often cute and funny.
The final nagging point of ModNation Racers is the load times; I recommend bringing a laptop or smartphone with you when you sit down to play the game. In multiplayer I often felt like I was spending more time in the lobbies and the load screens than I was in the game. Loading screens are littered at times like before the race, after the race, in the lobby, to get in and out of hub areas, before company logos at startup and after company logos at startup. What blew my mind is that load times were allegedly worse before a patch hit, but even after that they are still unacceptable for a fast paced racing game.
I think you've connected the dots for my thoughts on ModNation Racers by now, but here's a summary. The game may have a cute aesthetic appeal to it both from graphics and the thrill of playing as Mario / Master Chief / Ratchet look-alikes, but don't be fooled: weak gameplay, lackluster single player, frustrating challenges, lack of any real unlockables or progression, and more load times than gameplay make ModNation a big disappointment. I hope Sony's Play Create Share "genre" makes a comeback with LittleBigPlanet 2, since this game is simply a weak argument for the viability of creation-focused games.
The game had been a talk of the town since it was introduced to the world of games, receiving high recognition for its excellent kart racing mechanics. - Tax Tiger


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I received a message the other day from a gentleman who said that in his support group the issue of "shadowing" comes up frequently. Shadowing is when the person with dementia attempts to keep his or her caregiver in their sight at all times, following them like a small child would his or her parent. Shadowing can have the Alzheimer's caregiver feeling smothered and their personal space feeling violated.
Let's first try to understand this behavior. It's imperative to understand that changing and challenging behaviors are symptoms of Alzheimer's (and related dementias). You've heard me say on previous blog posts, "Blame the disease, not the person." Also, it's critical to appreciate that most challenging behaviors have a purpose for the person with Alzheimer's — in other words, there's a message behind their behavior.
In people with Alzheimer's, I believe shadowing represents the message of uncertainty, insecurity or fear. "Where am I? What am I doing here? What am I suppose to do? Where am I supposed to go? Do I know you?" Consequently, caregivers represent a lifeline, security, a protector, and an anchor to oneself.
Like most challenging behaviors in dementia, there are no easy answers. We can't change or control the disease or the symptoms that it creates. We can, however, accommodate for the behavior. In shadowing, we accommodate by addressing the emotion behind the behavior — fear.
Fear is a constant companion of the person with dementia. Addressing fear can begin by asking yourself this question, "What can I do or say (or not say) to the person with Alzheimer's that will offer them reassurance and a sense of contentment?"
In general, people with Alzheimer's will feel content and safe if they have a predictable daily routine, are engaged in activities that are familiar and uncomplicated, are in an environment that is calm, and receive a daily dose of reassuring messages. Here are some other thoughts:
I once heard from a caregiver who was fed up because her husband with Alzheimer's would never give her "alone time" in the bathroom. What worked for her was an egg timer. She would set the egg timer for however long she wanted to be in the bathroom. Her husband came to realize that she would return when the timer went off. He would hold the egg timer and wait. For her — it worked!
But like all ideas in dementia caregiving — what works for one person may not work for another. And what didn't work one day may work beautifully the next.
As always, I welcome your insightful comments, experiences and stories.
"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." — H. P. Lovecraft
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I visited a friend who has dementia and noticed she was comforted somewhat by some post it papers she carried with her at all times...these postits gave her the day, date and time to expect visits from friends or family....e.g. Mary is coming at 2pm on Tues 8th September... She could ask a carer or visitor to explain them to her....so I could say for example 'Your daughter is coming tomorrow after dinner'... Not a lot but it seemed to supply a little reassurancw..
Husband does crazy things, been let go from his job, has poor social skills, agressive, shadows me, memory and mind just about gone, cannot handle our money any longer, forgets names, places, faces, poor driving, suspicious, judgment skills gone, yet he refuses to seek diagnosis and is driving me wild. I am at the point where I resent him because he was always cheating when he was normal, now he is going to need me to take care of him and I kind of resent that. I am just being truthful and honest but perhaps I can find a bit of pity to take care of his needs.
My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers several months ago and is living with me. The worst affects so far are the fear she is living with. It is bizarre...she fears Alkaida is trying to get to her, she fears that her food doesn't go into her stomach anymore since she had a colonoscopy and that the dr performing the test did "something else" to her. I think I need a support group and will be looking for one in my area. I am compassionate and kind but yesteday I lost my patience with her. I know she can't help the things she thinks and feels but it is sometimes more than I can bare to see this disease destroy her mind and leave her last years on this earth in this state. Anyone out there have any suggestions on how to deal with her and her fears.
Know what I've had it with? Doctors... agencies... people that are supposed to HELP us. HA! (bitter, much?) yes...
EVEN HOSPICE VOLUNTEER!! Quit on us after she left mother alone; mother went to bathroom and fell. She ran outside to get her cell phone to call her husband to come help pick mother up, but saw the neighbor who came inside, instead.
Did I hear this from the volunteer? NO! The volunteer refused to even return my phone call for 2 weeks and then quit. The agency? Refused to send me another volunteer!
Then, mother has rapid onset dementia, which nuerologist decides to give antipsychotropic drug. Mother took 1/2 of 1 pill before I took her to her primary care physician as I suspected a UTI. Fired primary care physician after she refused to perform urinalysis. Ended up in ER, where doctor and nurse lamented this everyday fact. They said that they see this all the time and they're frustrated about it.
Guess what? Never heard back from the neurologist and that medicine? Turned out was over $432!!! (in the trash; only 1/2 pill taken) Want to know why medicare is broken?
Well, I recognized the symptoms this time for mom's UTI and her NEW primary care physician IMMEDIATELY prescribed CIPRO twice a day. The difference in just 24 hours was amazing. From hallucinations and no sleep to sound sleep and back to her ... well, can't say OLD self. But, funny thing. Antibiotics DO make her more clear for a short time. Researchers should examine this fact.
My mother-in-law (who will turn 80 in Sept)has been verbally abusive to me for a couple of years now. My husband and his sisters (one single and the other has a husband who has only met mother-in-law once) kept telling me to let it roll off my back and I did. Over the July 4th weekend it was the worst it has ever been, such as bringing up a subjects that she should not be concerned with and told me in an abusive tone "I don't know as much as I think I do." My mother had been to support groups about my grandmother's alzheimer's and she said they act angrily towards outsiders that entered the family and whom they cared a lot about. My husband and I have been married 30 years. My mother-in-law and I have had a very good relationship over the years and its deteriorated to cordial greetings and no conversation, for fear she will get angry and direct it my way. My husband and his sisters all believe she may have alzheimers, but are fearful in approaching her about it. She of course will deny it. Her husband of 15 years is no help or support, because he to is in denial, or doesn't realize that's what it could be. He too has been upset at the way she talks to me anymore. My husband and one sister-in-law are supportive of my having minimal contact with her, while my other sister-in-law is angry and feels I should just let her continue to take her verbal abuse. My question is could she have alzheimers? She doesn't talk to any other family members like this just to me.
My father was a country western singer by avocation. He had recorded four songs years ago. When he was dying (the last 11 days), I took a CD player and his CD of his records to the nursing home where he had been taken. The nurses played it over and over during his final times, and it helped to soothe him and comfort him. Music is a great stress reliever.
my Husband has mild dimentia. one night he insisted he wanted to go home; i said we are home. he would not go to bed. i got him in the car and drove around the block and brought him in the house and he said now we are home.That worked for me.
Oops. Already June 20th where we are located and the 65th year since I joined the U.S. Army.
This site has been very helpful. I make copies to add to my Alzheimer file folder and for our daughters. My wife's condition is progressing slowly but surely. I am the oldest of five, so have a long history of care giving. She was raised as an only child, thru is dependent and easily accepts help and suggestions.
What is known as "shadowing", I call "separation anxiety"; and it the term I use to explain why it is necessary I accompany her, e.g. medical appointments. This term has always been recognized and honored.
I suffer greatly when I read many of your comments. We are fortunate to have our three loving daughters (and their families) close by.
Today we have been married 61 years 6 months and 3 days. (Yes, 17 December 1949)
Of all who have walked the face of the earth, she is the most wonderful person I have met, second to the Messiah.
Each night my payers are for her and that God grant me the opportunity to always be available for her until death do us part. These prayers, for some time now, have included each of YOU, collectively.
God bless
My husband has had Alz. for 6 years. We have moved closer to our children so I would have help. We still have another house to sale and 4 cars. He won't let me sale any of the cars. He still drives some, but not sure how much longer. I don't know how to approach this problem.
Had an eye procedure and was behind in reading these posts. Read the post about shadowing today and it helped me to understand my husband's behavior. Thank you so much.
Is shadowing the same as when the person with the dementia begins reaching out to everyone who walks past them and tries to hold their hand?
Here's another question:
What about the 'myth' or is it really a myht at all that an anesthetic can cause a CONSPICUOUS and very noticable accelerated onset of the Alz disease????? Any truth to that one???? THose of u new to this disease need to talk around to a variety of doctors and other Alz caregivers for theier experience with anesthetics.
For those of you that are new to Alz caregiving (less than 2 years of it):
My advice after 7 years as a caregiver is to get over the emotional stress of the situation and concentrate on managing the disease both from a humantarian and loving family member and ALSO from an objective bussiness like managment perspective. If enough of us will take that advice then maybe some real answers will evolve to ease the burden. We have to be realistic.
What we need are some real facts about Alzhiemers.
1. WHAT CAUSES it???
2. PHYSICALY what is happening to the brain??
3. On average, how long does the Alz patient live???
4. What are the last 6 months of their life like????
THose are only 4 that i ccan think of rite now.
Quite frankly, i'm tired of hearing sob stories about alzhiemers. We need REAL facts whether pleasant or not so pleasent to hear. There is very little help for caregivers or the patient past a few magazines and maybe just 3 or 4 hours a week of home care offered by various municipal agencies.
I've been taking care of an Alz patient now for seven years nearly 24-7. So i am PAST the sob stories, self pitty and even past the pitty and sorrow i have the patient i take care of.
We need some REAL answers to this disease.
We need exceedingly better caregiver support.
THE REAL problem has nothing to do with the disease itself. INitialy the problem was my own ignorance and gross lack of available information regarding cost, nursing homes, medicare and how medicaid ACTUALY works!!!! Those of u not familiar with it need to find out out. All of the problems dealing with Social Security Admin just to ask a simple question regarding patients SS.
Seven i've been a 24-7 home caregiver. 4 of those 7 years the patient is not even able to feed herself let alone walk or even or change her own diaper not talk. Anyone got 7 years beat???
Elly, the caregiver needs time away to live as normal a life as possible. This improves their health and relives stress. Adult Day Centers are a perfect place for this especially if they specialize in dementia and alzheimer's disease. Search for the Minnesota Adult Day Centers online and locate one in your community for you or the familiy you are speaking about.
My dad and I have found that a change in my moms dailey routine sometimes helps. often when my dads had a rough day with my moms shadowing if he takes her for a ride or brings her down to my house for supper or coffee and cookies it seems to brake that line of thought and helps mom feel less alone and at the same time my dad gets a few needed minute to take a walk or just have time with his own thoughts. Often after an outing moms tired and will sit quietly and listen to music.
How timely your info on shadowing. I understand better why Mom wants Dad in her sight all the time. Dad does feel "not a minute to myself" but doesn't want to use the word "Altzimers" and simply calls it memory loss. I help as often as I can, and I pray my Dad doesn't become ill himself because I wouldn't be able to care for Mom like he does.
Just when you think you know everything......I didn't know what I called the behavior of a five-year old had a name. Though I've been immersed in alz. behavior for years now with my Mother and now my Dad I didn't know the term "shadowing".
Helen Jean and Ginny:
My husband is like yours also and is 85. I find this website excellent but if you care for just a spouse site try going on www.alzheimerspouse.com. It keeps my life on an even keel.
Ginny, your story could have been written by me. My 81 year old husband is like yours. Maybe we could keep in touch. Take care and God bless you and all caregivers. We need all the support we can get. Helen Jean
One way I get some time "off" is by playing music for my father. My 16 year old son put together a play list on an ipod of music my dad loves! A blessing of the disease is that each time he hears it it's the first time and brings him the same joy over and over. Also, a free and uncomplicated way to make a play list of music is by signing on to Pandora. It's a music genome service. I ask it to create a station of Bing Crosby music, for instance, and it plays endlessly music that is similar or complimentary. Do a search of Pandora and it will make sense.
I work in a dementia care community, and we, as caregivers, also experience shadowing. While the egg timer is a great idea, so is giving your loved one a stuffed animal or baby doll (We have 2 very life-like baby dolls). Our residents will cling to them, and once their caregiver is back from showering someone, or taking laundry to a room, their eyes light up to see them again. We keep everything consistent for them--especially their caregivers, so they grow to trust us and feel safe, comforted & loved. I loved Chuck's comments about turning "shadowing" into something beautiful! It's just like creating moments of joy....a person may not remember what you did or said, but they'll ALWAYS remember how you make them feel. Emotional memory is a beautiful thing!
My wife of almost 40yr diagonised with early onset Alz in Mar 09. She has been "shadowing" lately.. every time I turn around she is there... I don't feel my space is invaded but I feel guilty that I feel like she is "in the way" when I'm trying to get things done. I didn't realize it stemed from her fear.... but she is experiencing a lot of fear lately. I'm just thankful she now recognizes me now... for a time "I was the devil". Tough to handle. I guess it was all from fear.
Thanks for the insight.
Tonight, my heart goes out to you, as I know it must be so very hard for all that you are doing to care for your wife. When she tells you something you know goes against what you know is true, keep your chin up, and just tell her your love her, and there is no one else but her! This whole situation must be so hard for you, and my heart is breaking, reading your words.
My Mom is 85 and she often does not like me, as she still finds better qualities in her other four offspring, but I am here for her, and somedays, there does seem to be a truce. My heart tells me that you really need to look for help with all that you are dealing with. No matter what you decide, I will be keeping you in my prayers every day, with hopes that you will keep writing in! plus, how great that are you on-line, keeping in touch with all the rest of us dealing with Alzheimer's!!!
Sending Much Love,
Thank you for the article explaining the meaning behing shadowing. It will help me to be patient with my wife since I now know it stems from fear. Thanks very much. So glad to have someone out there who understands.
I really enjoy reading the comments from other spouses that are caregivers. Not a easy job! My husband is in the "shadowing" stage. Had not thought of setting a timer when I go to the bathroom or leave the room for a short time. One thing I do enjoy is going being in the bathroom by myself! Doesn't happen too often, as he has to know where I am at all times. I have such a guilt feeling if I have a caregiver come into the home while I go somewhere I know he will not enjoy going. Having a family member come in to stay with him works, but cannot do that often, as I hate taking them away from their families. So sad seeing a love of 54 years slowly lose his mind. Prayer is my lifeline. Thank you for your comments.
What happens if the caregiver and the dementia patient do not have a loving relationship and the caregiver loses patience? How do both cope to live together ?
I forgot to mention in my earlier note that I want to remind you to let them know each and every day that you love them. Give them hugs often and surely a kiss. Since he's passed away I miss his love in return and would give anything if I could hug him again.
My husband passed away in Sept.2010. He had alzheimers for 8 to 10 yrs. but it was his heart valves that quit and then pneumonia because of swallowing problems. I just want to add that I would wake at night and he would be sitting on the side of the bed. I thought it was because of sleeping during the day. One night he said he couldn't get his legs back up on the bed, and I didn't recognize his need but certainly helped him then each time; however, sometimes he did remember how to do it.
I wholeheartedly endorse the idea of day care away from the home. My husband now goes 2 or 3 times a week and it is wonderful for both of us. One of two special staff members eagerly greet my husband by name and link their arm in his, lessening the fear of separation he experiences and making my exit much easier. They offer sit down exercise, stories, music and other performances, along with nutritious meals and snacks. Many counties have agencies for the aging and might direct Alz caregivers to local day care providers. Caregivers must take care of themselves!
Nick, remember in the article the writer said to blame the disease not the person. Your wife would never think this way if her mind was healthy. Don't take it personally and keep your clothes - it is the disease talking, so keep telling her how much you love her and how special she is. God bless you.
Thanks for this blog, it give us readers great ideas. The posted comments are also helpful. "Shadowing" is a new to me and most helpful in understanding my love of almost 50 years.
God Bless All
I am not sure how to help my husband out with the humiliation of his disease. He has been having some bathroom issues also and when his accidents happen I tell him this is not a problem. I assure him that everything is fine and lets go just get cleaned up. You can see in his eyes the embarrasement and watery eyes. I am not sure how else to make him feel okay
My husband is living in a Memory Unit and I have seen him improve. There is a definite routine, a caregiver who is fairly constant and lots of activities he can participate in. He feels he can help some of the new people there, also which is very good for the way he feels about himself. Hate to say this but they are doing a lot better job than I was. We have a support group for spouses, too., which is very helpful with guilt feelings the care givers have.
thank you for a very helpful article about shadowing. is never to late to learn from others.
This article came at the right time. All I ever hear from my mom is "stay with me" "where are you", etc. It's a chore just getting one little project accomplished without being asked where I am. I am totally exhausted -- I feel like I lost my freedom and my life and then I feel guilty I even feel jealous/resentful when I hear about what my friends are accomplishing in life and my life is on hold. I hate this disease -- I hate what it has done to my mom and to me.
My wife whohas AD wants me to throw all my clothes away for she thinks a lady gave them to me. I am 84 yrs old and have not been with another women in 46 years of marriage. She feels I go out with a women and have an affair. I cannot afford to throw them out and buy new clothes at 84 yrs old. Iam bent over . hardly walking and I am caregiver. What can I do. I am overwhelmed and irriatable. I need help . These clothes have been mind for years. No one gave me nothing. Help me or suggest. Thank you
Thanks for the insight on "shadowing". My 81 year old husband is in this stage now. Changes occur every few weeks it seems. Using a timer, a baby monitor, writing instructions on a large pad in large print - constant reassurance - all this helps, but mainly - keeping calm, cheerful, and patient!
I have a separate bedroom now (with the monitor) and this gives a measure of privacy so sorely needed! I have more of a problem with his showering & shaving - he can do this himself but requires a good part of the day for me to get him to just "do it!"
I cut his hair close (easier to monitor dry skin) provide moisture soap, use lotions, give him v-neck t-shirts in color and comfortable lounge pj's to wear - he looks great. He walks slowly with a limp from a painful knee joint (but refuses a shot or pain medication) so I don't have to worry about his wandering. He would rather stay in bed or in a chair 24/7. He can't follow the television news or westerns very well but this does provide a distraction for a short while.
If only more people could understand the need for a "listener" or someone to play checkers, or discuss "old times" it would help us caregivers with our lonely job.I am discovering that hearing our grandchildren say "I love you, grandaddy" works wonders. Kids that are taught how to "care" early on, are wonderful with Alzheimer patients.
Audio books help distract.
God bless you all
Thank you very much for your infomative comments. It gives me reason to be more alet to hange and to be more attentive to change. Please continue to send more helpful suggestions as time permits. Regards. Harry
Thank you for today's comments regarding shadowing. I am going through this now and feel exactly how you described. Your idea of the egg timer may work because my husband forgets where I am and thinks I am outside when I am in the bathroom, brushing my teeth, bathing, etc.
Since September of 1958 my husband has been my everything. To see him drift away on this sea of confusion and fear is the most difficult thing I have ever experienced.
He was always my rock...my refuge...and now to see him so frightened and confused leaves me unsteady and immersed in a feeling of isolation.
I have family members that will sit with him while I go to lunch with friends but it's difficult to identify with people still operating in the "real world."
This website is good for me. Thank you for providing it.
My husband is to the point that, given a timer, he'd forget why he was holding it...within seconds.
I DO find that hugs and words of reassurance work wonders.
Thanks again to those who share their experiences.
Thanks for all your input and stories. I notice that if I am pleasant and cheerful my dad picks up on my mood and it seems to help him. If I am stressed or in a hurry or complaining then he doesn't have as good of a day either... It is hard to always be patient and kind, but I want to be... I try and put myself in his shoes of not being able to remember anything he is told or even where the bathroom is, and I can't imagine how difficult it must be. If I can find something really simple for him to do like wash a few dishes it makes him feel useful also. Some days he can do it, other days he can't..
Stanton you are where we are all going as caregivers. I once saw a comment that an Alzheimer's Spouse carries with it the saddest loss. Your partner, your love and lover, your friend leave you a little bit each day and the life you thought you'd have will never be. Stanton your comment made me cry for you and for me because that journey is mine to come. May the Lord Bless and keep you both.
My opinion differs slightly from this writer- "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." — H. P. Lovecraft
LOVE is the oldest,strongest, and greatest emotion - not fear! Love conquors the ghosts of fear. The AZ patient - my little lady - will say, on rare occasion, "I'm sick -or- I don't know". With a blink of an eye she has no recollection of what she said. Robertson McQuilken - A Promise Kept - said it best - AZ isn't so bad a disease, when they forget they forgot - when speaking about his wife.
The most difficult experience of care giving to me has been watching the love of my life - 47 years -gradually loose memory and physical functions. Her fear symptoms only appear to manifest in a death grip on me or grip bars to keep from falling. Even though she hasn;t remembered me by name, she does know me and as I carry her once in a while I hear her say, "I LOVE YOU', and I know she has always loved me. That keeps me going - LOVE! overcomes fear.
The Holy Bible also tells us that LOVE is the greatest - GOD is LOVE! It is true.
To read comments and know exactly what they are going through makes me feel not so alone. After caring for my step-father who had ALZ (and my mother with kidney dialysis), I never thought I'd have to face that terrible disease again. But now, my husband who has slowly (unlike my step-father who passed within 5 years)walked into the dark for 14 years now, and I pray that I stay healthy to care for him for the remaining years. This disease not only slowly takes the life of the ALZ patient, but those caring for them. I hate that anyone else would ever have to be a ALZ Caregiver, but reading the comments help make every day a new one.
Can identify with the shadowing information AND the feelings of the caregiver. When those feelings of fatigue set in and you find you don't have one moment to yourself (which you don't if you are a full time caregiver), perhaps the caregiver could give themselves the gift of personal time by finding an adult day service specifically designed for those with any form of dementia. These unique day services provide structure programs for the individual with dementia, in a safe environment and give the caregiver some personal 'down time' which is vitally important. Ultimately, both people will benefit. You must take care of yourself to take care of your loved one with dementia. Give and recieve many hugs, enjoying those intimate moments - these are a lasting memory for you, the caregiver, and they are a precious moment for the person with dementia.
Good blog. My wife, who was diagnosed with Alzheimers three years ago, has a habit of coming over to me while I'm working at the desk and starts picking up the mail and rearranging it. I finally realized she was doing this for attention. Now instead of getting a little annoyed with her action, I instead pull her close and hug and kiss her. She seems very receptive to this and then goes off to do what she feels is important. This routine repeats itself many times during the day. Aside from the beautiful feeling of hugging and kissing each other, which we both seem to benefit from,I think this may also help keep her from wanting to leave the house and roam. It's very important to make her feel wanted and comfortable with all her surroundings. So welcome any shadowing you may experience and turn it into something beautiful and comforting for your love one as well as yourself. We all need hugs and kisses from time to time.
My published a tribute to my wife:
June, today is your birthday. Your ten year battle with Alzheimer's has left you lying wounded, vanquished and exhausted. Like a snuffed out candle, only the slightest spark remains of what was once a warm, bright, vibrant and glowing lady. Your mind only in the "now", wanders through unfamiliar surroundings. Some people look friendly, some look familiar, and some do not. Some surroundings are void or dark. Some areas are so sad that you cry. All are confusing. The simple act of coughing or sneezing frightens you. You sit with your eyes closed drawing a curtain on a world that is always bewildering and sometimes fearsome. Well meaning friends and relatives try to jog a no longer existing memory with references that are also long gone. When you awaken from a sleep or simply open your eyes it is into another strange and different world. There is an occasional flicker of familiarity but that is quickly lost. Your injured mind has abandoned you to a mental feeling of isolation and solitude. Your signature smile that would always light up your face is forever gone with only an occasional trace. The sound of your voice has been stilled. Even the touch of your hand cupped over mine is just a memory. You cannot walk, eat or bath without help. There are occasional uncontrolled tremors. Your life has been reduced to little more then a mere existence. While you are like a stranger who no longer knows me, you remain and always will be, the love...
My Mom has dementia/alzheimers and I know about answering the same ? many times and it always seems to happen when I'm the busiest or the most irritable. I really like this site as it helps me to not feel so alone. Thank You
and their fear can manifest to anger. And who can blame them how frightening life is becoming for them. I say to my husband, it's ok I am here to help you and your still cute. His response is a laugh followed by "well I know that!" and we proceed to handle what has frightened him. But I will admit it would be nice to go to the bathroom alone :)
This blog is timed perfectly for me--I am going through "shadowing" with my husband and I appreciate the info --thankyou.
Excellent Blog. My Mom has dementia often she gets caught in what I call a loop. She will ask the same ? over and over and over. If I write down the answer on a peice of paper and sign it love, It keeps her from asking me constantly while I am trying to get something done in another room. Plus it is good for her to keep her reading skills a little longer. Maybe this wil work for others too.
That was a very good blog! Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease still have the ability to recognize the emotions of other people. When they are scared, they will often feel safer when a familiar face has a smile and a soothing voice. They also often recognize the phrase "I love you" and that simple verbalization has a calming effect.
"When I drove my mother to the doctor, she whispered, "I'm scared."I asked her what she was afraid of and she said, "everything."
...when she was scared, I kept calm and held her hand. If she sensed I was calm, she stayed calm.
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Summary: Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. But when an argument in a blinding New England snowstorm inadvertently causes an accident that involves a stranger and her child, all Bernard Doyle cares about is his ability to keep his children--all his children--safe. Set over a period of twenty-four hours, Run takes us from the Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard to a home for retired Catholic priests in downtown Boston. It shows us how worlds of privilege and poverty can coexist only blocks apart from each other, and how family can include people you've never even met. As in her bestselling novel Bel Canto, Ann Patchett illustrates the humanity that connects disparate lives, weaving several stories into one surprising and endlessly moving narrative. Suspenseful and stunningly executed, Run is ultimately a novel about secrets, duty, responsibility, and the lengths we will go to protect our children.
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Once again, our old friend Facebook has caused trouble for a high school cheerleader. Although this time, it's not so clear if the young lady involved, Bree Vargo of Cardinal High School (OH) is actually holding a beer bottle under her mouth, or if the woman behind her has it in hand. According to school administrators, it doesn't matter, especially after they claim that Bree admitted having a beer in her hand at some point during her older sister's wedding reception.
That's Bree in the picture at the right.
Here's more from WKYC:
Of the 199 photos of Bree Vargo's older sister's wedding, only one was sent anonymously to Cardinal High School administrators. "It was someone that doesn't have any backbone. Obviously, they are out to get me because they took away everything I worked for," Vargo said. The photo shows 22-year-old matron of honor, Jennelle, with 16-year-old Bree re-creating the traditional wedding toast. Both mother and daughter say the beer, while in front of her, was not Bree's.
"I personally don't drink myself. I don't condone drinking, especially for underage children," Bree's mother Susan said. Still, it's not enough to convince school administrators. Despite her 10-year cheerleading career, Bree is off the team. She'll have to watch the last two games, one the biggest of the season, from the stands.
"She cannot wear her cheerleading uniform. She cannot sit on the bench next to the cheerleading coach. She cannot walk the senior football player down the field for senior night ," Susan said. "I just sat there and cried. I didn't know what to say. I didn't know what to do," Bree said.


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Not everyone likes the presence and appearance of audio speakers (we know audiophiles are aghast regular folk could think of such a thing, but it's true). Many audio products aren't so much designed, as engineered, and it's true some of the best sounding speakers have an invasive presence in regards to the rest of the home. But what if your speakers could look like this pair from British designer, Richard Grant…
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>Not everyone minds the presence and appearance of audio speakers (we know the gods of fashion are aghast regular folk could think of such a thing, but it's true).
Fixed it for you ;)
I love the Ghanian mask speaker, but I'm not sure I understand how these make sense acoustically (unless these speakers are subwoofers). Shouldn't the drivers face toward the audience, instead of the floor?
I might need some speakers to hide those.
zandar: I don't think it's uncommon for many people not wanting larger, more conspicuous home audio equipment in their home. It's the reason smaller and hidden audio solutions have become more popular, whether it be mainstream brick and mortar stores or boutique solutions.
Personally, I've got a a pair of older 70's era speakers, so I don't necessarily abide by this view, but understand it's a more common preference than audiophiles may want to accept.


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Medicine is one of the most vital resources, we have, but it is also potentially very dangerous. After all, most drugs are just specific chemical compounds that have been shown to be effective at treating certain conditions, in certain ways. That does not mean that they always work or that there are not other effects, beyond just the intended ones. Because of this, it is very important that doctors have as much information as possible about the medications they are prescribing, before they prescribe them. That being said, even when a ton of research has been done, there are still new side effects, waiting to be discovered. The field of studying medications and their side effects is pharmacovigilance. Now patients can report information, regarding drug side effects, using MedWatcher, a pharmacovigilance app. This app has the potential to do a lot of good, in the way of preventing severe side effects, for patients, across the country.
Drug side effects can vary a lot. They range from the barely noticeable, to the life-threatening, but you need to be prepared for either. Whenever you have taken a new medication, you need to be prepared for side effects. Reading the common side effects, printed on the label, should give you some idea of what to expect. That being said, everyone is different. What may make one patient terribly ill could have nothing but a positive effect on another. Not only that, some of the side effects of various different medications may not have been discovered yet. That is why having an app for side effects is such a brilliant idea. After all, smartphones are something that most Americans have access to, which means it is a means of communication they are likely to use, at a moment's notice. With the MedWatcher app, you can immediately submit your drug side effects, from your phone. Needless to say, if you are experiencing an emergency, you should call poison control and 9-11. However, with a minor side effect it is a great idea to report it to your MedWatcher app, as soon as you notice it. The more information they can gather, the more accurately doctors will be able to predict the effects of the drugs the prescribe.
In addition to regular prescription drugs, MedWatcher is also concerned with tracking the effects and functionality of vaccines and medical equipment. Vaccines are different from drugs, insofar as they are merely weakened or dead versions of a disease, which your body can develop antibodies for. Antibodies help to defend your body, but they can only be effective on viruses they have already identified. Needless to say, because of their nature, vaccines do have the potential to be dangerous. This is not to say that you should not get them, but you should certainly report any side effects that you do notice. Side effects tracking is such an important concept because nearly all medications and vaccines have some, usually fairly small, risk of complications. Nevertheless, more information is always helpful, when it comes to pharmacovigilance.


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With a possible strike just days away, Raley's and its labor union said Tuesday they will resume bargaining in what could be a last-ditch effort to make peace.
Raley's postponed by two days its plan to unilaterally implement its "last and final" contract offer, which includes a wage freeze and various concessions. Imposing those terms would likely trigger a strike by the United Food and Commercial Workers.
The West Sacramento grocer had planned to implement the new contract Thursday at noon. Instead, its negotiators will meet that afternoon with UFCW leaders. The meeting was suggested by a federal mediator, who will oversee the talks.
Raley's also agreed to extend the old labor contract through midnight Saturday night. If there's no deal, and no further contract extension, a strike could begin Sunday morning, union officials said.
"We want to explore every possibility," said Raley's spokesman John Segale in explaining the decision to resume talks. "No one will win in a strike."
Jacques Loveall, president of UFCW Local 8 in Roseville, said in a memo to his members: "We are pleased Raley's has thought better of its plans to implement concessions on Thursday.
"Perhaps the real possibility of a strike will compel Raley's to change course and finally begin negotiating in earnest for a settlement addressing the needs of everyone both the company and union members," he added. "Your union is prepared to negotiate nonstop so long as a contract extension is in place."
Raley's said it has never had a strike and plans to keep many of its stores open if there is a walkout. Experts say a strike would severely injure the company, given the slew of alternatives available to grocery shoppers.
Raley's, which has been hammered by nonunion competition, told its workers earlier this month the company needs concessions because it's losing millions of dollars a year. The union has said it is willing to help the company but isn't yet convinced of its financial troubles.
The union had been planning a rally Thursday morning in front of the Federal Building on I Street in downtown Sacramento. Despite the resumption of negotiations, the rally will go on as scheduled, said union spokeswoman Ellen Anreder.
After a year of negotiations, Raley's gave the UFCW its "last and final" offer three weeks ago. The company then said it would implement the terms of that offer unilaterally because union leaders refused to submit the proposal to members for a vote.
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Adolph Ray "Sonny" Neal, Age 49, of Dalton, Ga.Photo by Contributed Photo /Chattanooga Times Free Press.
Whitfield County law enforcement authorities have confirmed that Adolph "Sonny" Neal, suspected of killing his wife and her grandfather last week, has been spotted in Varnell, Ga.
A 911 dispatcher told the Times Free Press that Neal, who goes by Sonny, was seen near the intersection of Highway 2 and Highway 201.
Whitfield County Sheriff's Capt. Rick Swiney said a motorist spotted a man wearing a red shirt and jeans who looked like Neal and called authorities. An intensive search is under way. Officers are searching cars one by one and a helicopter is doing an airborne search.
Neal was identified as a suspect hours after his 9-year-old daughter found her great-grandfather, Don Shedd, dead in the kitchen of their Dawnville, Ga., home on May 24. Police also found the girl's 27-year-old mother, Jessica Neal, dead in the home's pool house.
Shedd and Jessica Neal were buried today.
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Joy Lukachick is the city government reporter for the Chattanooga Times Free Press Since 2009, she's covered breaking news, high-profile trials, stories of lost lives and of regained hope and done investigative work. Raised near the Bayou, Joy's hometown is along the outskirts of Baton Rouge, La. She has a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University. While at LSU, Joy was a staff writer for the Daily Reveille. When Joy isn't chasing ...