Scleroderma Foundation eLetter

For Caregivers

Recognizing Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude—from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don't get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able—either physically or financially. Caregivers who are "burned out" may experience fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression.


Friday, May 12, 2006– Issue #141	eLetter Archive

You Can Now Chat 24/7!

A need to connect or to ask a question can arise at anytime. Our new fully interactive Get Connected Bulletin Board has proven so popular that we want to invite you to join others online anytime—24 hours a day, seven days a week—to bring your issues, questions, comments, or musings before others who understand your situation.

Do I Have to Feel Guilty When I Feel Okay?

by Lisa Copen, "Rest Ministries, Inc."

When we ache, oh, how we ache! But when we feel half-decent, then what? Do we sit at home and dread the moment in which the pain returns? Or do we run out and catch up on a bit of life and have some fun while the going is good?

Looking for a New Ride? How About a Scleroderma Foundation Golf Cart?

When Teresa Baker noticed the Foundation’s partnership with ppc Racing and Kenny Wallace, she thought of a unique way to raise awareness and money to combat scleroderma, which affects her sister. She decided to “trick out” a golf cart.

Reminder – We've Moved!

Our new address is 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. Kindly do not use old envelopes with the Byfield address to mail donations or correspondence. Thank you.

Kenny Wallace

Watch Kenny Wallace Race

THIS EVENING, Friday, May 12, be sure to watch the Scleroderma Foundation’s awareness partner as he races in the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at the Darlington Raceway in Darlington, SC.
This race will air on FX television and the MRN radio network. The race will air at 8 p.m. eastern.

You Can Post Messages Any Time On Our "Get Connected" Bulletin Board

In addition to our nationwide network of Chapters and Support Groups, we offer you electronic ways to connect with other people.

Upcoming Events

	May 13 (Sat.): Tri-State Chapter Hosts Scleroderma Spring Forum: "Hope & Healing for Today's Scleroderma Patient" (New York, N.Y.)
	May 13 (Sat.): Tennessee Chapter Spring Educational Seminar (Nashville, Tenn.)
	May 13 (Sat.): Washington Evergreen Chapter Annual "Spring Fling" (Seattle, Wash.)
	May 20 (Sat.): Scleroderma "Splash" (Lake Geneva, Wis.)
SF Calendar

Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923
Phone 978-463-5843 · 800-722-HOPE (4673) · Email: sfinfo@scleroderma.org

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