Page B14 — Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 7, 1992 Caring for our elders can be At present, most of the help provided to the frail elderly com- es from relatives and friends? However, while more and more people are taking responsibility of caring for an impaired or disabled family member, many find them- selves ill-equipped for the physi- cal and emotional demands with which they are faced, Do you ever think, ‘I can't stand this one more day?’’ (I can’t stand one more repetition of the question that has been ans- wered 50 times already: one more complaint, unreasonable demand or soiled bathroom: one more sleepless night.) Are you sometimes afraid that your self-control might snap and then do you suffer pangs of guilt for having such thoughts about this person whom you love? You are not alone, These reac- tions are a normal part of the everyday experience of hundreds of caregivers, people just like you, who are caring for an im- paired spouse, elderly parent or possible some other relative or friend. Although caregiving is not new, families are now providing more difficult care, over a longer peri- od, than at any other time in his- tory. This is because, with medical advances, more people are sur- viving acute illnesses, but living long enough to possibly suffer chronic diseases which: interfere with their ability to look after themselves. Although families are taking on caregiving responsibilities, most are not adequately prepared for the challenge. If you are the primary caregiver in your family, chances are that you are spouse or adult child of a dependent senior. You may be providing care in the same home, or visiting on a. regular basis Radio money | tae ta to moves on The final chapter has closed on Northwest Community College’s former Electronics Equipment program. The program was discontinued two years ago and most of the leftover electronic equipment was sold to the highest bidder. , But a substantial amount of equipment was not bid on and was tumed over to the Terrace Kitimat Amateur Radio Club. This year club members Art Mooney and Kim Olfert held a garage sale and sold the remain- ing equipment, raising $1,575. Last week they turned that money over to the Northwest Community College Endowment Fund, and will be matched by the provincial: ministry of advanced education. ‘We knew it was just going to go under the bulldozer if we didn’t sell it.”" The fund — now with a balance of more than $170,000 ——- genera-- tes interest perpetually aiding bursaries and scholarships for NWCC students. WINNERS NAMED Contributed - Winners for September the Dr. REM. Lee Foundation Cash Calendar daily $50 draws were: Rodger. Talstra (Terrace), Bob Park (Terrace), Sarah Ryan (Ter- race), Irene Cook (Enderby), Mr. and Mrs. W. Ridke (Cranbrook), Kim Chartrand (Terrace), Les Harmati (Smithers), Grant Hazel- wood (Terrace), Larry Nordstrom (Terrace), Kelly Pelletier (Ter- race), David Pruden (Comox), Pearl Donaldson (Smithers), Mr. and Mrs. BE, Christiansen (Ter- race), John Weber (Gabriola). Mario Desousa (Terrace), David Comfort (Terrace), Kathy Mac- Pherson (Ferrace), Al Purschke (Terrace), Pyramid —_ Printers (Kitimat), Baldwin Sigurdson (Brandon, Manitoba), Ivar Hernes (Terrace), Helvi Wright (Ter- race), Blazenka Mordus (Port Bd- ward), Bev Dickie (Terrace), Marie Johansen (Terrace), Lori Berryere. (Kitimat), William Christy (Terrace), Jack Low (Prince. Rupert), and David Dediliike (Terrace). The ‘spscial $100 winner for Sept..1 was Terrace’s Jeffrey Spalding, a trying task | Did you know that.... Courtesy Skesna Health Unit . ; separately in the community. Whatever your particular situa- tion, you will undoubtedly find that caregiving is not all smooth sailing. Of course, caregiving can be very rewarding. Most seniors would prefer to live at home rath- er than in an institution and you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are making this possible. Younger family members can learn much from the wisdom and experience of the older one, and also gain a sense of family his- tory. You may find family rela- tionships strengthened as you work together to find creative ways of solving problems. Per- haps you simply wish to remain close to the person you have known and loved for many years. Nevertheless, the experience of caregiving inevilably brings with it some stresses and strains. Many caregivers lack the knowledge “and skills needed for their task and may have a limited undcr- standing of the aging proccss, In- stead of feeling competent they feel frustrated and helpless. Each caregiving situation is unique. Your ability to cope with the stress you encounter will be influenced by many factors. For example: how close have you been in the past to the person for whom you are caring? What conflicting reponsibiltics do you have (job, husband, wife, chil- dren)? How is your own health? And, most importantly, what kind of support system do you have to help share the burden and provide some relief. In some cases, providing care becomes more than the caregiver can handle. LUCKY DOLLAR BINGO octoser 1992 PAL ACE ccroeee 1992 Pe SUNDAY J MONDAY [TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY. | THURSDAY ‘ Terrace Bi Rincett I 747 2. 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