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-----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] on behalf of Les Plooster Sent: Tue 11/30/2004 11:18 AM To: Caregiving Cc: Subject: Caregivers Needed for Phone Support Study VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STANFORD STUDY TO TEST EFFECT OF PHONE SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine are beginning to test whether telephone counseling can encourage caregivers to adopt healthier habits -- regular exercise, nutritious diets and stress reduction techniques. The study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health, needs volunteers who are at least 45 years old and spend at least 20 hours per week caring for a friend or relative with a long-term illness. To read the full release, go to _http://mednews.stanford.edu/releases/2004/November/caregive.htm_ (http://mednews.stanford.edu/releases/2004/November/caregive.htm) Those interested in volunteering may call (650) 723-9530 (select option 3) or visit _http://healthyaging.stanford.edu_ (http://healthyaging.stanford.edu/) . Les Plooster Program Associate National Alliance for Caregiving 4720 Montgomery Lane, 5th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814 301.718.8444 301.652.7711 (fax) www.caregiving.org ***************************************** Now Available: Family Caregiving and Public Policy: Principles for Change ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn