Virtual Help For Caregivers

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(NAPSA)—If you are—or know —a baby boomercaring for a parent or other loved one, you’re not alone. More than 50 million adults in the U.S. care for an agingorill relative and this numberis projected to rise to 75 million in 2007. That’s nearly one out of every four adults. For many, the emotional, physical and financial obligations assoSL TELS Ty CST ciated with \G| caregiving can wee be overwhelming. Often, people don’t know gather neces“sary informa“tion on insur- ance and legal There’s a Web matters, med- site designed to ical conditions provide real- and daily care time informa- activities. The tion, practical Internet has in- advice and sup-creasingly port to family become the gocaregivers. to resource for —_— fast, reliable in- formation and, for some, a virtual support group and community gathering place. In response to this growing public need, Caring Today magazine, an authoritative source of information for more than 500,000 unpaid family caregivers, has launched a Website designed to provide real-time information, practical advice and support to the burgeoning army of family caregivers. Visitors to the site can search new andarchived articles written by medical and industry experts, monitor breaking news, and share their own stories of inspiration, love and encouragement. Go to www.caringtoday.com.