Join us at noon CT on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to chat about caregiver tips with the Tribune’s health reporter
Judy Graham
and panelists
Margaret Mintz
and
Jody Winer
.
It takes a lot of time and effort to be a caregiver. And, like any job, it takes good organization. What do people need to know as their elderly parents start becoming frail and needing more assistance? What kind of information should they have on hand at any hour of the day or night? What’s the best way to keep track of medical tests, medication changes and findings from doctors’ visits? Our experts are caregivers who have grappled with these issues and thought about how to best help other families.
About Experts
:
Margaret Mintz
and
Jody Winer
have been best friends for 40 years, after meeting in college. Together, they have created the THE CARE ORGANIZER 2keepit2gether, a simple notebook to help others manage the information needed to care for a parent, partner, friend, or themselves.
Margaret Mintz of New York City is an entrepreneur and graphic designer with experience in education and publishing. She has taken turns with her brother and sister helping to care for their elderly parents, who are coping with health problems and live in another city. E-mail Margaret at
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Jody Winer of New York City is a marketing writer, published poet, and former librarian. Before starting her own business, she worked in publishing and advertising. After her elderly mother was in an accident, Jody and her brother faced new care-giving responsibilities. E-mail Jody Winer at
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If you are unable to make the chat, or would like to send your question in advance, e-mail Judy Graham at
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