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Destination Tenerife - Tenerife
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Tenerife enjoys a spring climate all year round with average annual temperatures that fluctuate between 18 and 25 degrees centigrade. Indeed, the international scientific community recognises this as one of the cities with the best climate in the world. .
People often mistakenly think that if the winter is so warm on the islands then the summer must be people often mistakenly think that if the winter is so warm on the islands then the summer must be overwhelming, but this couldn't be further from the truth. The summer in the Canary Islands is softened by the trade winds that refresh the archipelago serving it with pleasant mild summers with an average temperature of 24 ºC.
- January
- Max. 22,5
- Min. 15
- Average 19,5
- February
- Max. 23
- Min. 15
- Average 19,5
- March
- Máax. 26
- Min. 14,7
- Average 18,6
- April
- Max. 22,3
- Min. 16,2
- Average 19,6
- May
- Max. 24,7
- Min. 17,5
- Average 20,6
- Junio
- Max. 25,8
- Min. 18,2
- Average 21,2
- Julio
- Max. 25,8
- Min. 20
- Average 23,5
- Agosto
- Max. 28,5
- Min. 20,5
- Average 24,2
- Septiembre
- Max. 26
- Min. 19,5
- Average 24
- Octubre
- Max. 25,7
- Min. 20,2
- Average 24,6
- Noviembre
- Max. 23,8
- Min. 18,1
- Average 226
- Diciembre
- Max. 22,7
- Min. 15,5
- Average 19
The biggest contrast occurs during the winter, when you can sunbathe on almost any beach in Tenerife, whilst resting your gaze on the snow-capped peak of Mount Teide, just a few kilometres away. It snows quite hard every year in Las Cañadas and the surrounding area - about two thousand metres above sea level..
The North and the South of the Island also have different climatic conditions. There are more hours of sun all year in the South and more rainfall and higher humidity in the North, which explains the different landscapes and tones of the countryside, although both climates can be considered ideal within the mild and moderate climate we have already mentioned.
In fact, 19th century doctors - English and Dutch mainly - recommended the North of Tenerife as the ideal natural cure for several diseases related to the ravages of age and circulation problems. In short, the high temperatures one would expect in Tenerife from its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer and the Sahara Dessert, are softened by the influence of the sea and the cold Canary current. On the other hand, the altitude of the island causes a marked variation in temperature with altitude.
The natural diversity on Tenerife is extraordinary and the efforts to conserve it by the island's institutions and citizens are increasing every day. Today over half its territory is protected and there are almost 50 sites of ecological interest listed. The most famous of all these sites is the Teide National Park, one of the four national parks in the Canaries, and the most visited in Spain.
The Corona Forestal Nature Park and the Anaga and Teno Rural Parks are also worth a mention. The exceptional ecological value of Tenerife includes over 600 species of flora and fauna that are unique in the world. The botanical variety of Tenerife is a reflection of its geography, its climate and its geological characteristics. Here there is also the laurisilva, one of only three places in the world where you can still see it.
The north of the island, from Tacoronte to Buenavista del Norte, enjoys a pleasant subtropical climate, wetter and cooler than the rest of Tenerife. After the conquest, the north was the most important area in terms of population and industry. Although they are not as important today, the towns still preserve their rich heritage based on trade with Europe.
Puerto de la Cruz - Valle de la Orotava and the Isla Baja are the main tourist areas in this part of the island. In the south, from Candelaria to Santiago del Teide, the climate is the warmest and driest on the island. Here you have the main tourist resorts apart from Puerto de la Cruz in the north and the largest farming areas (inside greenhouses) that grow tomatoes, bananas and other crops. The south, for years the least populated and most isolated area of the island, is now experiencing the fastest growth and development.
Playing golf, hiking, diving, para-gliding. Decide on your sport and enjoy it 365 days a year.
- Hiking:
- Tenerife has a great number of tracks and footpaths in a variety of environments, settings and climates, all with different levels of difficulty. Hiking helps you gain a deeper understanding of the island, discover its beauty and get to know the way of life of its people including the aboriginal population, the "guanches," who made the first trails through the dense laurisilva forest and the grazing areas near Mount Teide.
- Golf:
- You will love golf. Playing this sport on Tenerife is a different experience: the annual average temperature of 23 degrees Celsius and some courses designed by the worlds best players will enthral you. There are nine courses to enjoy the best golf on Tenerife. Are you one of those people who play better with spectacular views of Mount Teide? Or do you prefer to have the murmur of the waves with you on your round?
- The Abama Open de Canarias, Tenerife provides an important and big meeting of the best european Golfers, which come to the island to participate at the "dual-ranking"-PGA EuropeEuropeo de la PGA and circle Challenge.
- Submarinismo:
- Tenerife is a paradise for "underwater" holidays. It has a great climate, mainly calm waters, temperatures between 19 and 25 degrees centigrade and a variety of great diving sites all with a rich marine life, sunken ships and volcanic tubes. There is a complete network of diving centres on the island for advanced divers to beginners to ensure a safe diving experience. There is also a decompression chamber in the Hospital Universitario de Canarias on the island.
- The island's coast can be divided into three zones for diving; the North Coast, the Southeast Coast and the West Coast. Diving off the North Coast there is a beautiful seabed with a great variety of marine life as well as unusual geological formations. The most classical dive sites are off the Southeast Coast from centres such as Radazul, Las Eras or Las Galletas where you can find slopes, walls and spectacular chasms. As for the West Coast, between the Punta de La Rasca lighthouse and Punta de Teno, the sea is protected from the Trade winds and is always calm with a seabed which is just as beautiful as the other coasts.
- Deep Sea Fishing:
- The richness of the waters of Gran Canaria is evident in the great seafaring tradition of its people and the enormous love of fishing, in both the shallows and the deep sea. Within the various categories of fishing, the superb conditions for deep sea fishing in Gran Canaria´s waters have become known internationally as a result of the establishment of various records in our waters.
- These records have been ratified by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). The large variety of species that are caught in the island´s waters is evident from the fact that these fishing records have covered many divergent fish species, such as the blue marlin, swordfish, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, Atlantic bonito, barracuda and albacore, among others.
- The possibilities for deep sea fishing in Gran Canaria have given rise to a flourishing sub-industry in tourism during recent years, with the result that the visitor will find all the facilities that he/she may require for the enjoyment of this wonderful sport. In the island´s marinas (mainly the ones that are situated in the southern part of the island), the visitor will find a large variety of boats on offer. These boats are manned by expert crews and are specially equipped for deep sea fishing.
- As with the other types of water sports, the island´s pleasant climate plays a very important role in the enjoyment of deep sea fishing and it is possible to practise this sport during all twelve months of the year, although the best time for catching barracudas and tuna is between the months of May and November. The best area for deep sea fishing, both in terms of the quantity of fish and the variety of species, lies between the Point at Maspalomas to the Point of "El Descojonado" (La Aldea).
Tenerife has given special thought to family visits, providing a varied range of complementary services for the little ones, including centres that are specially designed for the entertainment of children, where they can enjoy and get in touch with nature.
The island boasts numerous sheltered beaches, where it is safe to swim and where there is an infrastructure for children's games, which can entertain the little ones for many days. There are also many specific centres where the tastes of all age groups can be satisfied, such as water parks, theme parks and fairgrounds, games centres, internet entertainment centres and public parks that have facilities for children.
The Fiesta del Cacharro and the Fiesta de la Castaña, los Corazones de Tejina, processions, pilgrimages... popular culture and traditions that you will only find on Tenerife.
The excellent climate of the island makes it possible to hold festivals during any part of the year. During festival time, the plazas, streets and beaches provide the setting where the people of Tenerife and visitors alike give free reign to the more joyful and fun-loving sides of their natures. The rich history of the island is also evident in its popular festivals, some of which date back to the times of the native inhabitants, while others have more universal roots. Nevertheless, the festive nature of the Canarian people has given a unique flavour to these festivals, with a calendar of special events that sets the pace for the exciting rhythm of Tenerife.
Carnival is the biggest of the island's festivals, which incites the interest of all the inhabitants of Gran Canaria. Thousands of people start making preparations a whole year in advance and they do this with only one aim -to have fun. .
There are no limits on the imaginations of the people who participate in this festival and any personage or thing can serve as a pretext for a masquerade or change of identity. The Carnival is Tenerifes fiesta. Carnival cavalcades, thousands of costumes, spectacular floats, music, dance and above all fun, plenty of fun.
The best part is that everything takes place in the street so you can live it to the full. This carnival is the best known and celebrated festival on the island, especially in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital. Over several days, brightly coloured costumes and lively carnival-goers flood the streets of the city with an extraordinary festive atmosphere. The "fiesta" in the streets of Santa Cruz starts on the Friday before Carnival Tuesday (shrove Tuesday) with a spectacular opening procession, which reaches its height during the night: thousands of carnival-goers in fancy dress dance and enjoy themselves until the early hours of the next day.
History and Culture
The conquest in the 15th Century, the most recent eruption in 1909, the attempted invasion by Admiral Nelson in the 18th Century You will be surprised by the most outstanding moments in the history of Tenerife.
Most of the monuments that can be seen in Gran Canaria date from after the period of conquest, although certain archaeological sites and areas relating to the early inhabitants Guanches of the islands have been successfully preserved (El Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre, en Santa Cruz de Tenerife, el Museo Arqueológico de Puerto de la Cruz).
In addition to the archaeological and artistic manifestations that date from the various early and contemporary moments in the history of this island, which are spread out across the entire length and breadth of the island, Gran Canaria also boasts a broad and varied calendar of cultural activities that take place throughout the year.
Among the cultural treasures, its gastronomy has been ellaborated along several centuries with excellent raw materials (meat, fish, fruits and vegetables) combined in original and tasty recipes.


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A friend of mine is on a cruise ship right now. No, not the Costa Concordia cruise ship that became a scene of tragedy and mayhem, with 11 people dead and 28 missing, and is now floating on its side in the Mediterranean.
When he first told me he'd bought the cruise for a romantic getaway, I tried to keep a poker face, although I think I did end up saying, "Are you insane?" I have never understood why anyone would want to file onto a big boat with thousands of other people and go out to the middle of the ocean, where the only escape is a lifeboat or diving into shark-infested waters hoping you'll be rescued. I am admittedly the worst claustrophobic I know and the very thought of being trapped like this sends shivers through me.
"It's a big boat," my friend said.
"On which you are confined," I replied. People don't understand claustrophobics. It's not just about room, it's about having an escape. We need one. Wherever I go, I always know where the exits are.
When the news story broke on Saturday about this latest horror on the seas – the search for survivors, the number of dead, the jailed captain – I emailed my friend hoping he could actually respond in the middle of the Atlantic. When I finally heard back from him, he said they had been chased by a storm, making it impossible to sail around the Horn of Africa. In fact, they hadn't even been able to see it. And then there was an outbreak of norovirus, which he and his partner had not caught but they were in the lucky minority. So many passengers on the ship were sick, officials in the Falklands wouldn't let them dock.
"Abandon ship," I emailed back. "Come home immediately!"
I'd never even heard of norovirus. (Damn you, House and Grey's Anatomy. Have you never done an episode on cruise maladies?) Google informed me that it's a nasty gastrointestinal thing and is very common on cruise ships, where it, of course, sweeps through the confined population and the ship becomes a floating epidemic.
"The stewards are disinfecting the rails, the elevator buttons, the decks and all common surfaces," my friend's second email said. "But the glaciers in the Chilean fjords were lovely."
"ABANDON SHIP!!" I figured the capital letters and exclamation points would force the issue. I haven't heard from him since, which either means he's ill, or someone found my messages and confiscated his smartphone. Or he's rolling his eyes at me.
I would like to point out that a simple Google search leads to some frightening statistics. Legionnaire's disease was so rampant on cruise ships in 2003 and 2004, several cruise lines had to dock their boats and completely disinfect the vessels. In 2006, a total of 7,215 people on cruise ships got ill with various stomach viruses, including norovirus. And 2010 wasn't much better. The total for that year was 7,101.
Anyone foolish enough to consider going on a cruise ship should go to the website CruiseJunkie.com and I am sure common sense will prevail once you read how ridiculously dangerous this is. I don't care how big the boat is, you're in an incubation vessel for viruses that proliferate with alarming speed.
If being surrounded by thousands of barfing people isn't enough to deter you, consider the murkiness of maritime law and the fact that, if you are the victim of a crime, there might be no recourse for you.
A cruise ship in open seas follows the laws of the flag it flies under. In 2006, a woman on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship was raped while sailing in the Mexican Riviera. She reported it to the FBI when she got home, but they told her there was nothing they could do. Technically, she wasn't in America when it happened.


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Elaine S. Barry, B.S., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Houston)
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies
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Office: 206 T Eberly Building
Phone: 724-430-4284
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Dr. Elaine Barry is an Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies. She joined the faculty in 2001 with a specialization in the cognitive development of children. Her current research interests include understanding the learning and memory processes of children, especially the development of implicit and explicit forms of memory. A long-term goal is to facilitate applications of these knowledge areas to the fields of child care and education. Dr. Barry is also interested in the relationship of implicit memory to depression and the role of implicit memory in understanding the structure of the mind. Dr. Barry has published her work in several psychological journals and presented her work at national conferences.
Dr. Barry has received two teaching awards, most recently Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus' Award for Excellence in Teaching. Some of the courses Dr. Barry teaches are Infant and Child Development, Adolescent Development, Advanced Child Development, Developmental Transition to Adulthood, Lifespan Development, and Adult-Child Relations. She received her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the University of Houston, and is a member of several national organizations and associations relating to children's cognitive and psychological development where she regularly presents her research. In addition, she is a member of the Fayette County Community Engagement Group, a community organization dedicated to improving the lives of children through high quality child care. She is also on Healthy Start's Peri-Natal Task Force for the region of Southwestern Pennsylvania.
John Rapano, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania)
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Dr. John Rapano is the Coordinator of the Human Development and Family Studies Department at the Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Administration and Leadership Studies in Human Services Program. He has been involved in a variety of roles in community development, childcare, mental health, and aging.
Dr. Rapano currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fayette County Human Service Council and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Fayette County Community Health Improvement Partnership, and serves on the Fayette County Early Care and Education Community Engagement Group and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging.
His research interests include action research, human service collaboration, early care and education program policy, and long-term care. He was the principal researcher on the 2004 "A study of social conditions in Fayette County".
Jo Ann Jankoski, B.S.W., M.S., M.S.W., Ed.D. (Duquesne University)
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Dr. Jo Ann Jankoski holds a doctorate from Duquesne University in Counselor Education and Supervision and two masters degrees—an M.S.W. from West Virginia University and an M.S. in Community Agency Counseling from California University of Pennsylvania. Currently, she is Assistant Professor in the Human Development and Family Studies program at Penn State Fayette The Eberly Campus. She has a successful private practice in which she specializes in individual, couple, and family therapy, particularly in trauma-related areas. Jo has over 25 years in public mental health which time she has held a variety of positions within the field. For the last eight years, Dr. Jankoski has served as a trainer for the Pennsylvania Child Welfare Competency-Based Training and Certification Program.
Dr. Jo's research interest includes vicarious trauma, poverty, diversity and rural mental health.
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Nov 18th 2013
Pic It, new app by two local teens
A word is worth a thousand pictures on this locally-created app. Read More
A word is worth a thousand pictures on this locally-created app. Read More
In our April 2013 issue, we added the Mystery Mustache game to our Manscaping Your 'Stache story, where we asked readers to identify three locals based on their mustaches alone. Read More
With this Saturday being the second to last time in the near future the Holy War is played, who will take the field for Utah? Do you think the Holy War should continue? Take our short survey for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Aristo's. Read More
Inspired by an eight-year-old-boy with a brain tumor named Charlie, Associate Professor Grzegorz Bulaj and several graduate students from the University of Utah have created a video game that strengthens the mind and body in the fight against cancer. Read More
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Purple Rider Stadium at the Dave Bruney Football Complex is a tough place for visiting teams to go into and get a victory.
Indian Creek head coach Andrew Connor knows that all too well.
"Since I've been the head coach, we've never won at Martins Ferry," Connor said. "We're making that a point of emphasis and nothing more because that's where our focus needs to be."
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MARTINS FERRY running back Brandon Laughman picks up yardage during last Friday's game at Buckeye Local. Laughman is one of several options out of the backfield for the Purple Riders, who will host Indian Creek Friday.
The Purple Riders will be looking to extend that streak Friday when the Redskins visit for a 7 p.m. kickoff in a game that's got crucial OHSAA post-season points on the line.
"We're very happy with where we are, especially with how our younger guys are continuing to improve each week," said Purple Riders' head coach Dave Bruney. "Indian Creek is another solid team and test for us that's very well coached and talented."
The Purple Riders currently find themselves in the post-season field, sitting in fifth place in the Division IV, Region 15 computer poll at 5-1. The Redskins, meanwhile, are also 5-1 and find themselves in 10th in a highly competitive Division III, Region 11.
"We're honest with our kids about the postseason," Connor said. "We have aspirations of reaching the postseason again and with four games left, we've got to treat each game the way it should be and that's as the most important game this week."
The teams are extremely similar in how they go about their business. Both stress defense and want to run the ball first and seek to get their athletes in space.
"Indian Creek is a senior-dominated, physical football team," Bruney said. "Their quarterback (Alex Young) is kind of the engine that makes them go. He can certainly make a lot of plays. We hope to keep him from hurting us on broken plays."
Young has been impressive, including last week's victory against Union Local. He accounted for 351 yards of offense and four touchdowns.
Senior Logan Woods is a talented running back for the Redskins and a solid complement to Young.
The Riders' defense has been stout all season with the likes of Sean McGee, Cody Schau and Robert Vargo leading the way. Damon Outward and Bruce Burger produced strong performances in last week's win against Buckeye Local.
"To me, it looks like your normal Martins Ferry defense," Connor said. "They've got good linebackers, they're pretty big up front and they don't give up many big plays. They always seem to have two or three guys around the ball. It's a tough defense."
The Purple Riders' offense is pretty balanced.
Junior quarterback Eric Flowers has continued his development. He's thrown for 694 yards and four touchdowns.
Schau is his favorite target. He's caught an Ohio Valley best 41 balls for 615 yards and six touchdowns. Vargo - at 6-6 - is also an impressive target. He's made 19 receptions for 213 yards.
On the ground, the Riders have gone tailback by committee. Brandon Laughman (55-360-6td) and Marcus Sutton (59-333-3td) have been solid. The Purple are hopeful Brian Styles might be able to go this week after missing some time with an injury.
"Ferry does a lot of things out of their formations," Connor said. "They run a lot of different formations to get the matchups they're looking for. I think they're more balanced than in years past."
The Redskins' defense has been impressive the last couple of weeks, including a shutout of Bellaire in Week 5. Shane Winland is one of the key defensive contributors for the 'Skins.


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We're quite certain some of y'all are still probably banging Dego's first solo release, A Wha' Him Deh Pon?, which released last year.
We are proud to premiere a rather dope short film based on the tuneful work by writer, director, and producer Tim Gregory. The story is about a DJ and the only girl in town who truly understands his genius.
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Topic Title: Convert electric companion to gas
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I have an electric companion that I have used quite a bit in the almost five years I have owned it. Needless to say, I have been very happy with it. I have noticed the controller appears to melting from the heat and the two prongs on the heating element are bent and flimsy feeling. I am not sure how much longer it is going to work. To replace the parts is going to be around $150 with shipping. I am thinking of buying the gas burner and other necessary parts and turn it into a gas grill. Has anybody done this yet? I would appreciate any comments, ideas, etc. Many thanks!!!
I have done a burner replacement to a Companion & would think converting it to LP shouldn't be too difficult. Let me take a look at mine & then see if i can get a schematic on an electric one.
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Before you do anything crazy, call Holland. They have extra controllers & elements that they have been sending out at a reduced price. The secret to long life is not to leave the controller at full High position. It won't cycle on & off & will overheat & fail.
I don't recommend trying to convert to LP.
After looking at mine I will agree with the above post. Holland does not sell the part you would need to put in the burner & LP regulator. It is part of the bottom shell & not a part they would need to warrant or service.
Well, I normally only leave on high for about 10 minutes just to get everything heated up and all. Then I turn it down for cooking. The controller might be ok, it is just a little melted where it makes contact with the prongs on the coil. The two prongs on the coil itself seem to be getting weaker and bend too easily.
If Holland will sell me the parts at a reasonable amount, I would just repair it and hopefully get another 5 years out of it.
Thanks for the info.
@ Russell
Holland will tell you to change both the element & the controller at the same time. Do that!


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The changing market
The real estate "boom" is over, experts say. With change comes both risk and opportunity.
Home sellers take note: Buyers are
gaining more leverage.
In many real estate markets during the
last three years, sellers have wielded more power than
buyers. That's still the case, but now buyers are choosier,
homes are staying on the market longer, and prices aren't
rising as quickly as they once did.
"It's a seller's market transitioning
to a buyer's market," says David Lereah, chief
economist for the National Association of Realtors.
Sellers are reluctant to drop their asking prices, but
a lot of them might have to "because the buyers
now have a little more control, a little more power."
yourself mentally
Accept that the market will set the sale terms. Don't
take it personally if you don't get the price you expected.
"The big thing is you've got to accept
what the market is, and make the most of it," says
Jeff Lyons, general manager of RealEstate.com. "It
doesn't have anything to do with you personally; it
has to do with the market."
He advises sellers not to expect an extension
of the supersonic price appreciation that some markets
saw in the last couple of years. As Lyons puts it, you're
just going to feel frustrated if you think, "last
year, everyone's house was worth 20 percent more than
the year before, so why isn't my house worth 20 percent
more this year?"
Lyons adds: "You're going to want
to prepare to be flexible."
Luckily, you can be flexible on things
besides price. The move-in date, for example. "If
it helps you sell more quickly by moving out earlier
than you want, that's a good thing," Lyons says.
"You never know what people might want to do to
make it convenient for them. If the buyer wants something
that isn't hard for you to give, that's something in
your favor."
Maybe the buyer wants to store furniture
in your garage before moving in or wants to make the
purchase contingent on selling his or her own house.
If you have flexibility, you have an edge.
ready for picky buyers
Every real estate agent will tell you to improve the
home's curb
appeal. It's even more important when buyers feel
that they can afford to be picky.
In a transition from a seller's to a buyer's
market, buyers "become much more sensitive to things
like dated light fixtures," says David Kerr, agent
for ZipRealty's office in Oakland, Calif. "When
you walk in and the house has that 1970s amber light
fixture, they'll say, 'This house looks old,' and walk
out. It's easy and inexpensive to replace that light
over the dining room table."
Kerr isn't talking only about lights.
Stained carpets, scuffed hardwood floors, dripping sinks,
torn window screens -- most of us live with flaws in
our homes that we intend to fix eventually. When you
put your home on the market, that day has arrived.
"You really need to look at making
repairs that are profitable in terms of selling the
house," Kerr says. He gives this example of choosing
your priorities: If your hot tub isn't quite functioning
properly and the bathroom has old, stained cabinets
with ornate pulls on the doors, fix up the bathroom
first. "They want to see that pedestal sink,"
Kerr says. If the choice is between replacing the refrigerator
and refacing ugly kitchen cabinets, spruce up the cabinets.
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Just a quick note to say we are alive and well, but apparently too thoroughly enjoyed the summer days of relaxing (and completely neglecting the blog) and are now swamped with the start of fall. Summer was awesome -- including a road trip to the Adirondacks and Montreal, weddings, parties, lazy days at home, and lots more. Now we have done a 180 and things are in full swing around here.Matt started a new job yesterday, Ben started a toddler preschool last week (not going that well so far, we will see if we stick with it), and a whole bunch of other things going on -- weddings galore (September is full of weddings for us), house stuff, etc. Thankfully, we will be coming up for air soon. In the mean time, apologies for my absence!
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The Park City Area Restaurant Association is happy to announce its first-ever "Dine About" extravaganza. The weeklong event from, Oct. 3–13 will provide diners a chance to enjoy the variety of culinary options that Park City has to offer.
Select restaurants in the area will offer a three-course meal specifically tailored to the "Dine About" experience with prices ranging from only $15 to $30. Simply attend the listed restaurants during their normal hours and ask your host for the "Dine-About" menu.
These unbeatable prices allow diners to check out the new restaurants in the area as well as revisiting old favorites.
Be sure to check out Park City Area Restaurant Association's website for a list of participating restaurants.


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St. Elizabeth's Hospital Invites Community to Join Toastmasters International Club
Belleville – St. Elizabeth's Hospital invites area community members to join its Toastmasters International Club, a nonprofit organization, focusing on communication and leadership development, in which professionals can gain confidence and public speaking skills in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Meetings occur on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Millennium Room of Medical Office Building A, located at 340 W. Lincoln Street, Belleville, IL 62220. An alternate meeting time and location is also available on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Passages Hospice, located at 16 Bronze Point North, #A, Swansea, IL 62226.
St. Elizabeth's Hospital chose to charter a Toastmaster International club as a beneficial colleague development opportunity in February 2013, and has since opened the club to the community. Members have the option to attend either meeting time organized by St. Elizabeth's Club, or to attend one of the 13,500 clubs in 116 countries that make up Toastmasters International's global network of meeting locations.
At each meeting, members have the opportunity to improve leadership and speaking skills by taking turns giving presentations in a relaxed environment, which includes a friendly evaluation from their peers, along with constructive criticism for growth. The cost to become a member is $36 biannually.
"Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself, as either a current leader or aspiring business community member," said Emily Wilson, St. Elizabeth's Club President. No matter how strong of communicator you are, everyone can work to improve. Whether it's improving your eye contact, reducing use of filler words, like ah and um, strengthening your vocabulary, or improving your nonverbal communication, Toastmasters can help you reach the next level for success."
If you feel unsure about joining the club, free guest visits are encouraged. To find out more about Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org or contact Emily Wilson at email@example.com or 234-2120, extension 1594.


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Eight Pirates Collect Hits With Four Posting Two-Hit Games
Houchins Collects Three Hits And Drives In Two
Reynolds Drives In Three With Game-Winning Double, Records Eighth Save
Bass Records Career-Best Three Hits, McDonald Extends Hit Streak To 10 Games
Team White Wins Eighth Annual Title
2012: Appeared in nine games making two starts ... Batted .500 (4-for-8) with two RBI and five runs ... Made Pirate debut at Troy (Mar. 7) as a defensive replacement ... Recorded first hit against VCU (Mar. 13) and scored a pair of runs and drawing a walk ... First career start came at High Point (Mar. 21) going 1-for-1 with an RBI and a walk ... Had career game in second start against William & Mary (Apr. 18) going 2-for-3 with an RBI, hit by pitch and scoring three runs ... Did not participate in Conference USA or post-season play.
Eastern Oklahoma State College (2010-11): Two-year starter behind the plate for Head Coach Aric Thomas ... Helped the Mountaineers to a pair of Eastern Region II Tournament titles ... Played in 42 games as a freshman batting .351 (53-for-151) with six home runs, 36 RBI, nine doubles and 35 runs scored ... Earned Honorable Mention All-Region II honors ... Led the Mountaineers with a pair of Top 15 national rankings (No. 9/NJCAA and No. 14/Perfect Game) with a 37-22 record ... 2010 Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference Co-Champions ... During sophomore season started all 60 games batting .300 (60-for-200) with seven home runs, 57 RBI, 12 doubles and scored 44 runs ... Hit walk-off two-run homer in the Eastern Region II Tournament Championship Game with two outs that sent Eastern to its second-straight South Central District Tournament ... Named to the All-Regional II Tournament Team after batting .333 (6-for-18) with a home run, eight RBI, three runs and three stolen bases ... Was a perfect 20-for-20 in stolen bases, ranking second on the team ... Earned NJCAA Exemplary Academic Honors (2010-11) boasting a 3.62 GPA ... Helped Eastern to 38-22 overall record and a No. 27 final ranking by Perfect Game.
Bishop Kelley High School: Four-year letterwinner and team captain for coach Scott Ellis ... Helped the Comets to three consecutive regional championships ... Member of the 2006 5A State Championship squad as a freshman ... During junior season batted .340 with three home runs ... Followed that with a .350 average and five homers earning all-metro and all-conference accolades ... Named Perfect Game West Region Honorable Mention in 2009 ... Participated in 2007-08 PG WWBA Grads/18U National Championships in Marietta, Ga. ... Also participated in the 2007 PG WWBA World Championships (Jupiter, Fla.) and 2007 Sunshine South Showcase (Austin, Texas) ... Four-time Honor Roll member that sported a perfect 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Personal: Full name is Samuel Stephen King ... Born March 12, 1991 ... Son of Steve and Kathy King ... Has three siblings (Casey, Courtney and Blake) ... Great nephew of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle ... Brother Blake currently plays in the Houston Astros organization ... Majoring in pre-health ... Named to Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll (2012) and received the C-USA Academic Medal (2012) ... Three-time ECU Director of Athletics Honor roll member (Fall '11 to present).
CAREER HIGHS - at-bats: 3 vs. William & Mary (4/18/12); hits: 2 vs. Rutgers (3/20/11); RBI: 1 (twice, last vs. William & Mary 4/18/12); home runs: none; stolen bases: none.


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Social workers and career counselors join forces to help unemployed New Yorkers
When the Help & Hope career counseling program began in 2009, in response to the economic downturn, career counselor Ann Ruecker worked to help people reinvent themselves for the job market.
But now, Ruecker says, there are many individuals who have been out of the job market for so long that the program's focus is shifting. It now emphasizes the technical aspects of securing a job in a tough market, and ensures that those who are unemployed have access to every possible resource that could provide support – from public assistance to support from a social worker.
"A lot of people have just given up," said Ruecker. "People come to me who had made six-figure salaries in the past and say 'I'll take anything. I'll take a job paying minimum wage.'"
According to Ruecker, the greatest challenge for long-term job searchers is keeping a positive attitude in the midst of a situation that can seem hopeless. She says that people are very savvy with the tools and methods of job searching, but lose spirit and become negative – something that can be detrimental in interviews with potential employers.
Karen Reynolds, Westchester and Putnam County Supervisor for Catholic Charities Community Services, who oversees the implementation of the Help & Hope program, said that recently, she has started adding a component to the program that outlines the public resources available to unemployed job searchers.
"Most of the people we see are career people. They've always been employed, they never had to look for public assistance, they always thought, 'that's not for me,'" said Reynolds.
Both Reynolds and Ruecker noted that job searchers might not think to seek out support from a social worker – but emphasized that the rewards can be great, especially since there is a very strong emotional and psychological component to the job search process.
Aware of this emotional component, Ruecker makes a special effort to encourage program participants to take advantage of the six free counseling sessions with a social worker that are an optional part of the program.
"I tell my groups that a meeting with a social worker can help you to be more positive and more self-assured," she said. "Some people might not realize that in interviews, they are giving off a vibe that they're not confident, or that they're negative. This can hurt you in the job market, and is something that a counselor might be able to help you resolve."
For those attending a Help & Hope career counseling workshop, here's what you can expect:
First Session: During the first session of the program, Ruecker works with a group of approximately 8 individuals, showing them how they can be hopeful about their options and think creatively about their job search and career development.
Second Session: During the second session, Ruecker focuses on perfecting participants' resumes, cover letters and any other documentation that they might need for the job search process.
One-On-One Sessions: Catholic Charities covers the cost for all program participants to receive personalized help in the form of three one-on-one sessions with Ruecker. In the one-on-one sessions she will work with you in writing your resume for the first time; recreating your present resume; working on other documents such as cover letters and so forth; work with you to reinvent yourself and explore how your skills, experience, and education can crossover to other occupations; networking strategies for the unpublished job market; mock interviews; and negotiation strategies once you get your new job.
Sessions with a Social Worker: One to six optional sessions with a social worker can help job searchers build self confidence and address any personal or economic issues that might be hindering them.
Read more about the Help & Hope career counseling program:
Tags: Ann Ruecker, career coaching, career counseling, Help & Hope, interview preparation, job search, Karen Reynolds, resume writing, unemployment


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Jodie Foster's Impressive Career
"Here," says Jodie Foster, passing over her soup spoon, which is filled to capacity with a glistening asparagus puree. "Try this." Thirty minutes earlier, she had pulled up to a Santa Monica hotel in her silver Prius, hopped out, and extended a friendly hand. Now she's sitting at a restaurant overlooking the beach, not just giving away part of her first course but hand-delivering it on her own silverware. The act feels part reflexive maternal instinct (Foster has two sons, Charlie, 9, and Kit, 6), part happy 44-year-old Hollywood A-lister on a roll.
In the past two years, thanks to the success of the thrillers Flightplan and Inside Man, Foster's box-office clout and status as an international film icon have both been reaffirmed. Mention this fact to her, though, and she'll just laugh, somehow turning it into a self-deprecating joke about emerging from temporary retirement. "It's because I decided to work more than once every three years," she says. For as long as we can remember — and she's been at this for 41 years — Foster has been one of those smart, introspective public figures who have struggled to find new ways to maintain work-life sanity. If civilians can't achieve it on her grand scale, they can still take heed: Since early adulthood, she has always followed up a movie shoot with an extended, battery-recharging break.
On Starring in The Brave One
Today, Foster's beach-ready outfit — flip-flops, jeans, light blue sweatshirt — and flyaway blond locks are clear evidence of her recent time off. "I so need a haircut, it's sad," she groans, running a hand through what just nine months ago was the short, modified Jane Fonda-circa-Klute shag she wears in her upcoming movie, The Brave One. Directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire), The Brave One is a tense, arty action film starring Foster as Erica Bain, a New York City radio talk show host who, after being viciously attacked, ends up trolling the city at night with a handgun, blasting big holes in every piece of menacing human flotsam that has the misfortune to get in her path. In a way, it's as mesmerizing to see Foster onscreen as a compact, sunglasses-wearing vengeance machine as it is to hear the obvious zest in her voice when she talks about Erica, who, at the beginning of the movie, is a variation of the imperiled characters we've seen the actress play before but then morphs into something startlingly different. "Little by little by little, the moral exception she's made starts permeating everything she does, and then she changes," Foster says. "There comes a point where the audience has to say, 'Now, wait a minute, isn't this stepping over the line?' This good person becomes somebody you don't recognize, and you follow the path of somebody who becomes a killer."
Considering a part of Foster's past that she has rarely discussed — when, in 1981, deluded Foster superfan John Hinckley Jr., who'd watched the actress in Taxi Driver a few too many times, shot President Ronald Reagan to impress her — "vigilante assassin" isn't the first role you'd expect her to gravitate to. "I did say that to Jodie," Jordan recalls. "I said, 'You, of all people, put yourself into this situation? It's kind of combustible, isn't it?' But she welcomes that kind of challenge."
Ask Terrence Howard, who plays a dogged but sensitive detective in The Brave One, why Foster is always 10 times more interesting when she's portraying emotionally conflicted women, and without missing a beat, he explains, "Most people fear the dark side of humanity. She's not afraid of the monsters under the bed."


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I'm playing Emerald and the powerplant doesnt seem to exist, which doesn't bother me as the game can continue. However, after fightint at the top of Mt Pyre as you will know you don't get the blue or red orb you get another item.
After this I fly to Slateport City as stated in the walkthrough but there is noone at the shipyard. If I go to the team aqua cave I also can't do anything once inside as 2 members are blocking me. What is missing here for the Emerald version?


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My Push To Talk (Voip) button doesn't work / Voice Issues
To test if your Voice connection works go here: http://vyew.com/browsertest.
If it doesn't work there, you may have a firewall on your computer or network which is blocking the connection. You need to have these ports opened up for all outgoing connections: 9100, 9102 and 1935.
If you're having quality issues with the Voip system, it is most likely due to bandwidth problems on you or one of your participants connections.
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He does that occasionally.
Why is this place so dead?
I came on here to point out to Nanaki that Dave Strider is, and forever will be, shit tier, and Calsprite was an abomination that shouldn't have happened.
Now I'm just filled with general apathy and completely and utter meh.
omae wa mou shindeiru
Eh, not bad. Been fooling around as usual.
University is currently in a ditch covered in petrol on fire because they haven't told me anything.
I buggered up one exam last summer, so I have to wait until round about now to retake. But I haven't received a time table or anything.
ed, my BAAAAABYYY!!!
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Real Lives. Real Change.
People just like you have found real weight loss success on Jenny Craig. If they can do it, you can too! Read their inspiring stories.
If you were to see me in person now, the smile you see on the outside is actually the same smile you would find on the inside, and I couldn't have done this without Jenny Craig's help. Let me explain.
Growing up, I was always thin and fit. I could eat anything I wanted, and my weight was never a problem. I was 104 lbs when I got married, and in my wildest dreams I never thought I would have a weight issue. However, that all changed after I began to put the weight on. I tried all different weight loss programs, but nothing seemed to work permanently—any weight I lost quickly came back plus some. I basically gave up trying, but inside I knew I was starting to lose control.
My family from Houston, Texas, came to visit. We had a feast with all the trimmings you could imagine. Being at the forefront of kitchen duty, I enjoyed the task of taking on all the cooking and sampling of the menu items. We took lots of pictures and when I was looking at them, I realized in horror that I was the heaviest in my family. Even though I laughed and joked about my weight, on the inside I couldn't believe that was me! How could I let myself go to this point? I was devastated because I knew that if I didn't stop soon, I would be in size 14 (my size 12 pants were already getting snug). I needed help but didn't know where to go or how to start.
I recall seeing Jenny Craig's commercials on television and Valerie Bertinelli was the spokeswoman. As silly as it sounds, I felt as though Valerie was speaking directly to me. I began seeing the progress she made and somehow, something in me told me if Valerie could do this, I could do this. As an added push, I had just booked a family vacation, and I needed to lose weight because I didn't want to embarrass myself or my family. Using Valerie as my inspiration, I called Jenny Craig and asked for help. It was easier than I thought!
I am so happy that I joined Jenny Craig. My initial consultation lasted about 30 minutes. We went over all my goals, my objectives, my fears, how the program worked, and menu selections. The consultant answered all my questions thoroughly. Not once did I feel rushed or pressured. My consultant helped ease my fears and worked with me along the way. Each week, we would review the past week's accomplishments and challenges including my weight loss and exercise and activity levels, as well as anticipated challenges that I might have to face. I especially enjoyed the added benefit of having my food shipped directly to my home address. In addition to raising a family, I work full-time and attend school part-time, so this was extremely convenient. The food was delicious, and there were so many different options. I wanted to kick myself for not starting this sooner.
The turning point for me while on the Jenny Craig Program happened while I was in the dressing room of a local sporting goods shop. For the heck of it, I actually picked out a size that I haven't worn for years. As a goof, I tried it on. To my amazement it fit perfectly. I stood in the dressing room and stared at the image looking back at me and cried. But they weren't tears of sadness—they were tears of happiness. I'll never forget that day for as long as I live, and I couldn't wait to share this news with my Jenny Craig Consultant. I remember during our call that we both laughed and cried together and I kept thanking her for all her of her help.
I also was able to wear a bikini again—a BIKINI, not a tankini or a one-piece with a cover-up. Not only did I feel good about how I looked, I also felt healthy. I could actually buy clothes again in the "small" women's section. I am able to bend down and tie my own shoes without losing my breath. I now enjoy running and exercising. I have more energy now than I ever did when I was in my twenties!
I feel great and want to tell the whole world about Jenny Craig. I tell anyone who asks what my secret is to losing weight and that I am extremely proud to say that I am a Jenny Craig client. Without even realizing it, I even inspired my friends to join Jenny Craig because they saw my results firsthand. We know the Jenny Craig Program works. Seeing IS believing—the before-and-after pictures speak for themselves.
In closing, all I can say is WOW! I still can't believe that the person I see each morning is the new me, and I'm loving every second. I couldn't have done this without Jenny Craig's help, the inspiration I found from Valerie Bertinelli, and the support I received from my Jenny Craig Consultants, family and friends. For that, I will always be truly grateful.
Thank you, Jenny Craig, for giving "the original Marie" back to my family and friends, and most of all—giving the "me" back to "Marie."
Marie C.
† Rock CL, Flatt SW, Karanja N, et al. Effect of a Free Prepared Meal and Incentivized Weight Loss Program on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance in Obese and Overweight Women—A Randomized Controlled Trial. JAMA. 2010;304(16): 1803-1811.
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Chow's Win at Fourth Clinches 4-3 Win Over Syracuse for @PrincetonTennis
In its first of two matches over the spring break week, the Princeton women's tennis team extended its win streak to three matches with a 4-3 victory at Syracuse Saturday afternoon.
Syracuse won the doubles point, but the Tigers made up for it with singles wins from Lindsay Graff, Katherine Flanigan, Monica Chow and Emily Hahn to reach four points. Chow's win at fourth singles provided the clincher.
Princeton will finish the regular season 3-0 against Big East teams, adding the Syracuse win to victories in Jadwin Gym against Rutgers and Seton Hall. Princeton will head to California for a match at Loyola Marymount Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 4:30 Eastern.
(64) Princeton (8-3) 4, Syracuse (5-7) 3
1. Kobelt/Lashway (S) def. Joan Cannon/Goepel (P), 8-3
2. Chow/Graff (P) def. Marrow/Rodgers (S), 8-2
3. Sophia Dzulynsky/Wu (S) def. Flanigan/Hahn (P), 8-6
Order of finish: 1,2,3
1. Amanda Rodgers (S) def. Amanda Muliawan (P), 1-0, inj.
2. Lindsay Graff (P) def. Maddie Kobelt (S), 6-2, 6-3
3. Katherine Flanigan (P) def. Jimena Wu (S), 6-2, 7-5
4. Monica Chow (P) def. Brittany Lashway (S), 7-5, 6-2
5. Breanna Bachini (S) def. Katie Goepel (P), 7-6(4), 6-4
6. Emily Hahn (P) def. Aleah Marrow (S), 6-4, 6-3
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For Centuries humans have feared the pokemon that haunt the lonely roads and dark forests of the various kingdoms. Tales were whispered in taverns of unstoppable beasts that could destroy even armored warriors. Fear spread even more rapidly when human cultists, using dark rites managed to command these creatures. They planned to use their dark allies to make the world their own.
Fortunately their were brave heroes in the world. In the end they not only stopped the cultists plans but forged a bond with some of the pokemon. Now there are those humans, rare though they are, that have a mystical connection with the pokemon. They can form a link with a single pokemon, a friendship that allows them to command the powers of these terrific beasts. It usually happens at puberty, sometimes sooner sometimes later, but for those few, the pokemon comes to them, and they instinctively understand one another.
Now in the realm of Raltia, the king has sent out word that he is seeking these brave and fated folk. He has seen the need for their power to protect the kingdom. He has also offered very large rewards, should they agree to work for the betterment of Raltia.
You are one such Fated One. Or you will be if you play. Sign up is pretty standard for RPs like this, but I'll also have a short series of questions and you don't have much control over the Pokemon that appears to you. Don't worry I'll try not to screw anyone over by saddling them with a Bidoof.
Sign Up:
Answer the questions from the perspective of your character.
What's your favorite color?
If you had to use only one word to describe your personality, what would it be?
What is your biggest fear?
Your greatest hope?
What's your motivation is life?
The greatest asset of your personality?
The biggest flaw in your personality?
Hope this gets off the ground.


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Early-Stage Caregiving
In the early stages of Alzheimer's, a person may function independently. He or she may still drive, work and be part of social activities. Your role as care partner is an important one: to provide support and companionship, and help plan for the future.
What to expect
"Early stage" refers to people, irrespective of age, who are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders and are in the beginning stages of the disease. A person in the early stages may experience mild changes in the ability to think and learn, but he or she continues to participate in daily activities and give-and-take dialogue. To others, the person may not appear to have dementia. The early stages of Alzheimer's can last for years.
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This program, Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers: Early Stage, provides practical answers to questions that arise in the early stages of Alzheimer's.
In the early stages, you may act more like a care partner, than a caregiver. Your role is one of support, love and companionship. You are there to help with daily life, as needed, and to help the person with Alzheimer's plan for the future. Since no two people experience Alzheimer's alike, the degree of assistance needed from a care partner in this stage varies.
A person with early-stage Alzheimer's may need cues and reminders to help with memory. For example, he or she may need help with:
- Keeping appointments
- Remembering words or names
- Recalling familiar places or people
- Managing money
- Keeping track of medications
- Doing familiar tasks
- Planning or organizing
Tap into the person's strengths and encourage him or her to continue living as independently as possible. You can help the person stay organized with shared calendars, notes, medication schedules and other reminder systems. Establishing a daily routine and maintaining some regularity will be of benefit.
The person also will need emotional support. He or she may feel frustrated, anxious, embarrassed or isolated. You can help by:
- Encouraging the person to share his or her feelings, and asking how you can be supportive
- Encouraging the person to stay involved in activities he or she enjoys
- Helping the person locate a support group for people in the early stages and their care partners
As a care partner, you also will go through many emotions. Know that you aren't alone. Being part of a community of people going through similar experiences can provide you with support, hope and information. Contact your local Alzheimer's Association chapter to find an early-stage care partner support group near you. You can also join our ALZConnected online support community and message boards.
Quick Tips
- Encourage the person with Alzheimer's to continue living as independently as possible.
- Educate yourself about Alzheimer's and caregiver resources. Use Alzheimer's Navigator, our free online tool that helps guide you to answers by creating customized action plans.
- Make legal and financial care decisions for the future.
- Nurture your relationship by living in and enjoying the moment.
- Think of ways to complete tasks as a team.
- Remember there will be good days and bad days.
- Know that support is available. Other care partners and families affected by early-stage Alzheimer's disease can help you and your family. Contact the Alzheimer's Association to locate a support group.
Early-stage issues
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's is life changing for both the person with the disease and the care partner. Here are some of the issues you may both face:
From our Blog
A Care Partner's Perspective on Her Husband's Diagnosis
We began noticing problems when Lee was in his early- to mid-50s. I really didn't know that the problem would turn out to be Alzheimer's. He kept telling me it was the stress of his job, and I preferred to think that … read more.
Telling others about a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or dementia is one of the most difficult steps for people diagnosed in the early stages and their care partners. There may be anxiety surrounding who to tell and worry about social stigma. Be open with friends and family about the changes that are taking place. Educate them on the disease and tell them how they can be supportive.
Learn more:
Sharing the DiagnosisStigma and Alzheimer's
- Life changes.
Even if changes are small at first, a person with early-stage Alzheimer's will have different needs than he or she did before the diagnosis. Support is critical. As a care partner, you'll need a support system in place, too. You may feel anxiety over how your relationship may change or feel distanced from friends and family. Know that you aren't alone, and that help is available.
Learn more:
Changing Roles in RelationshipsFamily and FriendsCare Partner Support Groups
Online Community
- Planning for the future.
A Plan in Place: Janet is in the early stages of younger-onset Alzheimer's. She's doing well now, but realizes that eventually she'll have to stop driving. Watch as she talks with her family about a future plan.
Learn more:
Planning AheadSafetyFinancial and Legal ResourcesDementia and Driving
- Staying engaged.
People with early-stage Alzheimer's want to stay as engaged and active as possible for as long as possible. As a care partner, you can help foster this by encouraging involvement in daily life and a healthy lifestyle. Staying engaged and healthy is important for care partners as well. Continue being a part of support systems you have in place. Spend time with friends and family. Be a part of activities you love. And don't forget to eat well, exercise and see the doctor regularly.
Learn more:
Find a Support GroupGet InvolvedEarly-Stage Advisory Group
Being a Healthy Caregiver
- Living alone.
With support and resources, many people in the early stages of Alzheimer's live independently. If you are a family member or caregiver for someone who lives on his or her own, stay involved. Call or visit every day, and make sure the person gets the assistance needed, such as help with housekeeping, meals, transportation, bill paying and other daily chores. Put home safety measures in place, and be aware of any changes that would indicate the need for additional supervision or care.
Learn more:
Living AloneCoping with Memory LossLong-Distance CaregivingHome Safety
We Can Help
If you are a care partner for someone with early-stage Alzheimer's, you aren't alone. Get the support and resources you need.
- Find an early-stage support group near you.
- Join our online message boards
- Call our 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900
- Find clinical trials to participate in.
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