Press Release Summary: The magazine-a comprehensive resource for family caregivers-delivers another issue packed with compelling, actionable content
Press Release Body: FAIRFIELD, CT - April 21, 2008 - In an exclusive interview with Caring Today, TV personality and author Deborah Norville explains how adopting an attitude of gratitude can improve life for both caregivers and their loved ones. Caring Today magazine, with a national circulation of 750,000, is the number one resource for family caregivers.
Taking off on the concept of her book, Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You, Norville reminds caregivers that when they notice and acknowledge the good things, they'll discover surprising benefits. "Because they have so much they have to do and their time is limited, caregivers are really focused on what they've got to get done," notes Norville. "But, if they take those blinders off, they may see that little corner of beauty-maybe something as easily overlooked as the first crocuses of spring or that, hallelujah, they've finally finished the construction project down the street."
Caring Today readers will also be entertained and touched by an interview with Lynn Johnston, creator of the popular syndicated comic strip, "For Better or For Worse." Johnston explains how she incorporates family caregiver scenarios, poignant and humorous, from her own life into her daily strip.
As the leading content provider for family caregivers, the Caring Today website, www.caringtoday.com, and bi-monthly magazine are packed with engaging caregiver profiles, interviews, helpful hints and in-depth advice.
"The May/June issue is so powerful," said Susan Strecker Richard, Editor-in-Chief. "I'm very excited to share our interview with Deborah Norville about how caregivers can reap the positive changes that come with living the thankful life. She makes a very sensible case for caregivers taking care of themselves, too."
The May/June issue of Caring Today also features:
. Just for You, which demystifies meditation and provides easy ways to focus the mind to ease anxiety . Caregiver Profile, spotlighting Judy Martin, a long-distance caregiver who straightened out her aged father\'s financial mess, all the while maintaining his dignity . COPD Caregiver Guide, which gives caregivers ideas and techniques to help their COPD patients manage the disease at home, at work or while traveling
More than 55 million American adults are family caregivers, providing a wide variety of services to care recipients. That's 26.5 percent of the adult population in the United States, and the value of the voluntary, \"unpaid\" caregiving service provided by caregivers was estimated at $310 billion in 2006-almost twice what was spent on home care and nursing services combined (source: Peter S. Arno, Economic Value of Informal Caregiving, presented at the NIH Care Coordination and the Caregiving Forum, Fall 2006).
"Family caregivers do so much," added Strecker Richard. "Always on call, they administer medications, assist with daily tasks, meet with healthcare providers, deal with emergencies, help with financial and administrative aspects of medical care, health insurance and more. They\'re also counted on to provide the emotional support that's so essential to coping with disease and healing. At Caring Today, we strive to support and honor these dedicated, under-recognized heroes."
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About Caring Today, LLC: Caring Today, LLC, through its magazine and website, is the leading provider of practical advice and resources for family caregivers. Since 2004, the Connecticut-based multiplatform media company has been delivering expertise and support to the estimated 50 million American family caregivers through www.caringtoday.com and Caring Today, its bimonthly magazine with a national circulation of 750,000. Staffed by experienced caregivers familiar with the caregiver\'s life and the stress it can bring, Caring Today understands the importance of both self-care and outside support. For more information, please visit, www.caringtoday.com ###
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Contact Details: Contact Susan Strecker Richard Editor-in-Chief, Caring Today 203.254.0783, x104 ssrichard@caringtoday.com
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