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Do you care for a loved one or know someone that is a caregiver? As our parents age the reality of becoming more involved in their care is here. Now.  Where do I start? Where do I find information? What resources are available to help? AARP Has answers!  New research from AARP suggests that care giving can take a tremendous toll on a caregiver’s personal health and general well being. However, many caregivers do not self-identify as such and can be reluctant to ask for help.  Share your thanks for caregivers , Visit  ThanksProject.org There are valuable resources are available from AARP to help you care for your loved ones and/or to share with anyone you know is a caregiver.    Prepare to Care (Caregiving Planning Guide for Families)  http://www.aarp.org/content/ dam/aarp/home-and-family/ caregiving/2012-10/prepare-to- care-lores.pdf   Offers a helpful check list and thoguhts on planning for care giving.   12 Resources Every Caregi...

Today was a busy day at our house, or I should say out of our house. My daughter and I started the day by dropping off one of our cars at the tire center for a scheduled set of new tires, next we headed out to do our list of errands and a trip to the mall to shop a few great sales we couldn't pass up.  When we arrived home it was dinner time, imagine that.! Dad's at a dinner meeting tonight, so I looked in the freezer for a quick and tasty meal I could make in short time and short order. Our choice was Old El Paso meal for two. Score. Look how easy it is to prepare Old El Paso Meal for two: Two for dinner. Two Chicken Burritos in one box Four minutes in the microwave. Dinner is served! Step 1. Take Old El Paso Meal for two out of the freezer. Step 2. Place the Chicken Burritos on a microwave safe plate. Step 3. Microwave for 4 minutes until the the burritos is hot and cooked through. Sept 4. Remove the outer wrapper carefully and place on serving platter or dinner plate. Step 5...