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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 ones 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.
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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.
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Kaopectate Stool
Softener Now Surfak |
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Tip of The Month |
Last years cash back form
offered rebates for
Kaopectate Stool Softener
Softgels. This year you
wont find them under the
Kaopectate name because
they have been re-branded
as Surfak.
Look under the Surfak logo
on the 2010 form and youll
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.
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Encourage those you care for to keep their
hobbies. Sometimes this wont 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.

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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 dont 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.
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The bottom line is that we think family
caregivers deserve a break and were
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
youd 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!
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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 ones help.
Depending on your loved ones 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
theyre 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, dont 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. |
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Aspercreme® |
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Gold Bond® |
| External rub works fast for hours of relief from muscle and joint pain. |
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A complete line of medicated, anti-itch skin care products. |
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Balmex® |
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Icy Hot® |
| Treats diaper rash, other minor skin irritations and helps prevent recurring skin conditions. Available in zinc oxide or white petrolatum formulas. |
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Long-lasting pain relief from sore muscles, aching joints and arthritis. |
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Benzodent®
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Kaopectate® |
| An analgesic cream containing benzocaine for the temporary relief of minor mouth and gum irritation caused by dentures, orthodontic appliances or injury. |
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Anti-diarrheal and upset stomach, indigestion and heartburn reliever.
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Cortizone-10
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Oasis® |
| For temporary itch relief from minor skin irriations, inflammation and rash. |
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Oasis Moisturizing Mouthwash and Mouth Spray have been specifically designed to help patients suffering from a dry mouth.
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Cottonelle Fresh Folded Wipes® |
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Poise® |
| Moist wipes that deliver a cleaner, fresher feeling than dry toilet paper. |
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Protects women of any age who experience loss of bladder control. |
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Depend® |
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Surfak |
| Provides comfortable and effective bladder control protection for both men and women. |
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Gently relieves constipation in a once-a-day dosage. Restores natural balance with no stimulants. |
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