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Taras Chaban, who escorted us to schools where the UNWLA's “Milk and Roll for the youngest children in Ukraine” program is flourishing. I was especially glad to see that it has been implemented in "Provesin," the poor est school in Lviv, and is currently being administered by director Yuriy Badun. As the year draws to a close, we are publishing the final issue of Our Life of 2002 and are already planning for next year's issues. In the following pages, you will find an article about one of our many branches that has cele brated a significant anniversary, some wonderful medical information by our faithful Dr. Magun, and a very de tailed report on eldercare by one of our newest authors, Irene Repczuk D'alessio. Among this month's articles is a film review by Dr. Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak, whose articles and anecdotes of life in Ukraine frequently grace these pages. It is hoped that young people in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, who have for so many years been prevented from learning about the real history of their country, view this rather controversial film as the work of one producer, not to be confused with historical truth about the legendary Hetman Mazepa. In closing, I would like to remind all of our readers to remember that in 2004, Our Life will be celebrating its 60th anniversary. Please remember that this is the season of giving and that we need your financial help to make this anniversary possible. Make a generous donation to our beleaguered Press Fund, and know that you are contrib uting to a very worthy cause. In ending this letter to you, I hope that you will join me in thanking the Almighty for all the blessings be stowed upon our organization, our members, and the American and Ukrainian people. With His help, we know that our sisters in Ukraine can look for brighter tomorrows. Eldercare: Planning for Emergencies by Irene Repczuk-D’Alessio One of the greatest fears of the elderly is be ing alone and hurt with no one knowing. We, in turn, worry about receiving that dreaded phone call that a parent has fallen or is in the hospital. Imagine how you would feel if you had no way of getting into your par ent's home or apartment. Worse yet, if you never got around to giving the neighbor or some trusted friend the key to the house or apartment. For all of these rea sons, the most important aspect of caregiving is having 24-hour access to your loved one. As caregivers, we have the responsibility to plan ahead, together with our parents, for the ultimate crisis or emergency situation. Not having access to your elder’s home when an unexpected situation creates the need can compli cate the caregiving process. Not having access to your elder's financial resources can create other problems. Suppose your parent is in the hospital and the bills are piling up and you have to use your own fimds because you do not have power of attorney, giving you access to your parent's checking account. With proper plan ning, this situation is avoidable. Effective planning can prevent a great deal of emotional and economic upheaval. Here are some of the simple steps you can take to insure quick and easy access to your loved one in order to be prepared to respond to any unforeseen situation. • Keep a duplicate set of keys to your elder’s apart ment, and give keys to a neighbor if you live far away. • Keep important telephone numbers handy: doctor, landlord, bank, pharmacy, health insurance, attor ney, accountant, insurance agent, senior center, and social worker, neighbor. • Photocopy your elder’s address book and keep it in your office and on your person. • Obtain access to your elder’s bank account to in sure that bills are paid when your elder is hospital ized or incapacitated. This is accomplished by a power of attorney from the bank or setting up a second signature card at the bank. • Make alternate plans. If your elder chooses to main tain control of his or her property, ask him or her to disclose the name of the person he or she has des ignated as emergency contact. • Create check-in systems. Make a plan for someone to be in touch with your relative, by phone or in person, on a regular basis. Create a network of peo ple who will be able to accomplish this. The local Area on Aging or Senior Centers can be helpful in this matter. It is also important to know what your elders' wishes are regarding life-prolonging means. This is sue, and other equally important issues, is covered un der the general heading Advanced Directives. Ad vanced Directives include Health Care Proxy, Power of Attorney and Living Will. It is best to consult an attorney prior to initiating these documents. In many states, the Health Care Proxy is available at hospitals “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 2002 9
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