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June 2009
In This Issue:
Caregiver Spotlight - Would you like to be featured?
Tip of the Month - Shop smart and receive rebates on sale items
Caregiver Burnout - Tips for dealing with long term stress
The Sandwich Generation -Caring for your young children and aging parents |
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Caregiver Spotlight Melissa K. - Nevada, TX |
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Would you like to be the featured caregiver in an upcoming
issue of Voice of the Caregiver?Please send us your
photo. Ideas for the photo include you with your loved
one, with your check, or spending your rebate money.
Also, please supply the following:
Full name, phone number and e-mail address (only
first name and last initial will be published)
City and state
Who you care for (self, parent, spouse, friend, child,
neighbor, etc.)
Favorite eligible product(s)
How Caregivers Marketplace helps you
What you do with your rebate money (save it for a
new car, offset caregiving expenses, go out for ice
cream, etc.)
Submit your answers and photo by e-mail to
contactus@caregiversmarketplace.com or by
regular mail to:
The Caregivers Marketplace
Attn: Caregiver Spotlight
8801 West Heather Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53224-2416
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We're On Facebook |
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Tip of The Month |
The Caregivers
Marketplace has
joined one of the
largest social media sites,
Facebook. If you have a
Facebook account, you
can now become a fan of
Caregivers Marketplace.
Just do a quick Facebook
search for our name and
click on Become a Fan.
Our fans will be among the
first to know when new
brands or products join the
program.
Dont forget, word of mouth
helps our program grow. As
we grow, more brands join
our family of rebate-eligible
products.
So, when you become our
fan, let your Facebook
friends know about the cash
back youve received on
your favorite brands with
Caregivers Marketplace.
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Shop smart. Did you know that you dont
have to pay full price to qualify for cash
back from Caregivers Marketplace?
Some savvy shoppers clip coupons and
watch for store sales before buying
eligible products. Cash back from
Caregivers Marketplace works regardless
of the original price.
So, whether you paid
$6.39 for an item or
$4.99 because the store
had a sale, you will still
get money back from
Caregivers Marketplace.
Now that’s smart shopping!

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Focus On Your Needs to Relieve
Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
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Have you ever experienced "caregiver
burnout?" Burnout is more than being tired
after a long day with your loved one. When
you are under financial, physical and emotional
stress for long periods of time and
haven't dealt with it, burnout can creep in to
change your overall mood from upbeat to
sad or angry.
Caregiver burnout is completely natural and
not something you have to feel bad about.
You can recognize burnout in yourself if you
find youre withdrawing from family and
friends, losing interest in your hobbies, feeling
hopeless, becoming ill frequently, experiencing
sudden changes in weight, having
difficulty sleeping, feeling negative about
the person you care for, or being irritable
and exhausted most of the time.
All of these symptoms are telling you it is
time to slow down, collect your thoughts and take care of yourself. You can ask a
friend, neighbor or family member to
watch your loved one while you regroup
and focus on your needs.
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Tips for Dealing With Caregiver Burnout
Find someone to talk to. Keeping your
feelings bottled up does more harm than
good. You may want to consider talking to
a counselor or joining a support group.
Be realistic about your situation. As
much as you would like to fix your loved
one's affliction, it is beyond your control.
As a caregiver, your job is to make your
loved one more comfortable. You can only
do this when you also feel comfortable.
Take care of yourself. Spend some time
on things you enjoy, such as listening to
music or going for a walk. Also, make sure
you are eating right, exercising and getting
the sleep you need.
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The Sandwich Generation
A Caregiving Double Whammy |
Attention moms and dads: Do you think of
yourself as family caregivers? When the
term is used, many people think of someone
caring for a sick or disabled loved
one. While these certainly describe the
situations of many family caregivers,
there are plently of other people that fall
into the catergory, including you!
Youre a part of what is known as the
sandwich generation. The term
describes those who are sandwiched
between the dual responsibilities of providing
care for their own children and for
their aging parents.
Your parents may not be sick or disabled,
but you still provide care when you help
them grocery shop, prepare their food or
manage their medication. Combined with
providing care for your young children,
being a family caregiver in the sandwich
generation can be quite stressful, especially
financially.
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Caregivers Marketplace recognizes the
needs of the sandwich generation, which
is why we provide rebates on a wide variety
of brands. From Huggies, Pull-Ups
and Balmex to Depend, Os-Cal and
Polident, with plenty of brands in
between, Caregivers Marketplace has
you covered. We make it easy to recoup
some of the money it takes to care for
children and the aging.
What other kinds of products would you
like to see eligible through Caregivers
Marketplace? What products could help
you provide better care to your loved
ones? Please send your answers to
contactus@caregiversmarketplace. Be sure
to include Products in the subject line.
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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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GoodNites® |
| 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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Underpants that protect bedwetting children discreetly and with comfort. |
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Benzodent®
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Huggies® |
| 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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Diapers that offer customized and comfortable protection for babies and toddlers. |
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ComfortPersonal Cleansing
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Icy Hot® |
| Makes bathing, shampooing and incontinence clean up easier. |
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Long-lasting pain relief from sore muscles, achingjoints and arthritis.. |
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Citrucel® Fiber Therapy |
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Kaopectate® |
| Fiber therapy that dissolves in liquid and won't cause excess gas. |
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Includes products for diarrhea, upset stomach, indigestion, heartburn and stool softening.
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Cortizone-10 |
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Nature Made® |
| For temporary itch relief from minor skin irriations, inflammation and rash. |
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Vitamins, supplements and herbals that set the standard for potency and purity.. |
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Cottonelle Fresh Folded Wipes® |
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Os-Cal® |
| Moist wipes that deliver a cleaner, fresher feeling than dry toilet paper. |
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Proven effective in multiple studies, Os-Cal helps keep bones stronger. |
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Depend® |
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Poise® |
| Provides comfortable and effective bladder control protection for both men and women. |
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Protects women of any age who experience loss of bladder control. |
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Ecotrin® |
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Polident® |
| A daily supplement for heart health and prevention of heart attack or disease. |
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Keeps dentures, toothbrushes, retainers and mouth guards clean and fresh. |
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Ensure® |
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Super Poligrip® |
| A drink that offers balanced nutrition and essential vitamins for good health. |
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Patented Ooze-Control Tip® helps people place their denture adhesive precisely. |
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Glucerna® |
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Pull-Ups® |
| Nutritional shakes that enhance blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. |
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The perfect training pants for kids who are
learning to toilet train. |
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