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January 2010
In This Issue:
  • Is Your Loved One Suffering From a Dry Mouth? – Use Oasis and receive $1.50 rebate
  • Surfak Stool Softener – Formerly known as Kaopectate
  • Tip of the Month – Encourage those you care for to keep their hobbies
  • Frequently Asked Question– Why do you give caregivers cash back?
  • Safety Tips For Moving Your Loved One – How to prevent an injury
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    Welcome Oasis®!
    Has your loved one been complaining of a dry mouth? Dry mouth can be an extremely uncomfortable and even painful experience. Think of the last time your mouth felt very parched and you'll get a sense of what a dry mouth sufferer experiences.

    Millions of Americans suffer from this problem on a long-term basis, especially the aging. However, short term dry mouth can be caused by respiratory illness and even stress.

    Dry mouth can make speaking and swallowing difficult for your loved one, cause bad breath, and decrease your loved one’s ability to taste food. Oasis products may help in protecting, coating and providing temporary relief.

    We are happy to announce the addition of Oasis products to our family of rebate-eligible products. What follows is a brief description of the new products in case you are not familiar with the benefits of Oasis mouth moisturizing products.

    Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash offers the benefits of a regular mouthwash in a gentle alcohol-free and sugar-free formulation. Rather than containing alcohol that can leave a mouth dry, Oasis mouthwash moisturizes the mouth, helps lock in moisture and protects from dryness.


    		  Oasis Mouth Moisturizing Spray provides immediate relief for patients suffering from a dry mouth. The easy-to-carry spray can be used for rapid moisturizing on demand throughout the day.

    Oasis Bundle Pack offers both the mouthwash and spray offering a complete moisturizing solution.

    Print the 2010 cash back form from our Web site, www.caregiversmarketplace.com and receive a $1.50 rebate on each purchase of Oasis.


    Kaopectate Stool Softener Now Surfak     		 
    Tip of The Month

    Last year’s cash back form offered rebates for Kaopectate Stool Softener Softgels. This year you won’t find them under the Kaopectate name because they have been re-branded as Surfak.

    Look under the Surfak logo on the 2010 form and you’ll see we offer cash back on the 10-, 30-, and 100-count packs.

    We know that constipation can be an uncomfortable problem, especially for aging individuals. Surfak Softgels provide gentle relief and restore natural balance with once-a-day dosing.



    		 

    Encourage those you care for to keep their hobbies. Sometimes this won’t be possible, in the case of active hobbies like hunting or square dancing, but you should encourage them to find new hobbies such as scrapbooking or stamp collecting.

    Having a hobby keeps the mind of your loved one active and gives them a sense of purpose. Hobbies can help keep depression at bay and are often something you and your loved one can participate in together.

    Remember to keep your hobbies, too. Sure, your time may be running a little thinner, but set aside some time each week to work on something you enjoy.





    Why Are You Giving Caregivers Free Money?

    Our customer care team is asked this question quite often – why is your rebate program free? Why do you give family caregivers free money on items they need to purchase to care for their loved ones?

    The product manufacturers that offer cash back through Caregivers Marketplace strongly believe that family caregivers are a special group of people who sometimes deal with financial pressure when trying to balance purchasing products for themselves and their loved ones. These manufacturers offer family caregivers a product solution for many common problems your parents or other loved ones face and they want to make it more affordable for you to purchase them.

    We offer this rebate program because our research has found that on average, family caregivers spend an average of $5,531 per year on out-of-pocket expenses, meaning they don’t get reimbursed for those costs!

    Of course, that is just an average and in reality many end up spending much more on their loved ones’ daily needs. Perhaps you are one of them.


    		   The bottom line is that we think family caregivers deserve a break and we’re happy to partner with manufacturers who agree. They pay us to participate in The Caregivers Marketplace, and you are never charged any fee to participate, but you get to benefit from its rewards.

    In 2010, we are committed to partnering with brands that value family caregivers. If you have ideas about which products you’d like to see in our rebate lineup, please send us an e-mail message at contactus@caregiversmarketplace.com.

    Enjoy the rebates and please tell a friend. Everyone knows someone caring for a parent or other loved one that could benefit from rebates. Please send them to www.caregiversmarketplace.com!

    Safety Tips For Moving Your Loved One

    If your loved one has a physical disability or is weak, you may find yourself having to help him or her from bed to wheelchair, or from a chair over to the toilet. This can be difficult, especially if you are smaller than the person for whom you are caring. The following are some safety tips from The Family Caregiver Alliance.

  • Approach from the front and retain eye contact. This will prevent you from startling or confusing your loved one. Using a calm voice through the process is helpful.

  • Elicit your loved one’s help. Depending on your loved one’s situation, they may be able to help by swinging their arms or leaning forward. A little help from them means a lot less work for you.




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  • Allow the person to finish what they’re doing. He or she will be much less resistant if allowed to finish eating breakfast or watching a favorite television program. This requires patience and planning ahead to be sure you have extra time available.

  • Utilize the major bone and muscle groups. Learn the proper techniques for lifting and pulling. You want to be sure you do not injure your loved one or yourself.

    Remember, don’t try to physically assist with caregiving unless you are able to. Injuring yourself can make your caregiving responsibilities that much more difficult. If you would like more information, please visit the Family Caregiver Alliance at www.caregiver.org.


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    You can get cash back every time you buy the following brands. Simply complete and return a cash back form and send in your receipts to receive your cash back check. It's really that easy! The Caregivers Marketplace does not sell products but makes cash back available on purchases made at your favorite retailer. New products are added often. Visit www.caregiversmarketplace.com for up-to-date product listings.
     
    Aspercreme®   Gold Bond®
    External rub works fast for hours of relief from muscle and joint pain.   A complete line of medicated, anti-itch skin care products.
     
    Balmex®   Icy Hot®
    Treats diaper rash, other minor skin irritations and helps prevent recurring skin conditions. Available in zinc oxide or white petrolatum formulas.   Long-lasting pain relief from sore muscles, aching joints and arthritis.
     
    Benzodent®
    		   Kaopectate®
    An analgesic cream containing benzocaine for the temporary relief of minor mouth and gum irritation caused by dentures, orthodontic appliances or injury.   Anti-diarrheal and upset stomach, indigestion and heartburn reliever.
     
    Cortizone-10
    		   Oasis®
    For temporary itch relief from minor skin irriations, inflammation and rash.   Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash and Mouth Spray have been specifically designed to help patients suffering from a dry mouth.
     
    Cottonelle Fresh Folded Wipes®   Poise®
    Moist wipes that deliver a cleaner, fresher feeling than dry toilet paper.   Protects women of any age who experience loss of bladder control.
     
    Depend®   Surfak
    Provides comfortable and effective bladder control protection for both men and women.   Gently relieves constipation in a once-a-day dosage. Restores natural balance with no stimulants.