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Living Tobacco Free: A Toolkit for Military and Veteran Family Caregivers Welcome & Overview of Today s Call Bryan Vidal, Easterseals Caregiver Welcome Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow, Heidi Woodring (Nevada) Guest Speaker Meredith DeViney, Atlas Research Guest Speaker Wendy Fish, Military Veteran Caregiver Network Guest Speaker Bill Blatt, American Lung Association Online Q & A Today s Agenda
Thank you to Our Partners! Atlas Research Caregiver Action Network Family Caregiver Alliance National Alliance for Caregiving Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving USO Partner Organizations
Heidi Woodring, Nevada Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Heidi supports her Army veteran husband of 16 years, Chris, by caregiving for his PTSD, major depressive disorder, knee and back ailments, distal tip amputation and other health-related issues. It s full-time transportation, emotional, medical, financial and essentially all-encompassing personal and household care that coexists with the needs of three kids, ages 7, 13 and 17, and elderly grandparents. Her helping hand also extends outwardly to other wounded warrior families and caregiver communities. For three consecutive years between 2013 and 2015, Heidi was awarded the President s Volunteer Services Award for her work with Operation Homefront and Hearts of Valor. She enjoys advocating for other caregivers, and bringing awareness to the caregiver s life and struggles in her role as an Elizabeth Dole Fellow. www.elizabethdolefoundation.org
Download the toolkit today: www.easterseals.com/carewebinar It is harder to quit with the added stress of being a Caregiver. Plus, some of the only times I connect with my spouse is when we smoke together - Caregiver & Spouse of a Veteran
It is a horrible struggle that is so easily triggered with our extremely unpredictable struggling daily life -Caregiver of a Veteran speaking about tobacco dependence
I always smoked outside so I needed to find a new way to take mental breaks as a Caregiver -Caregiver & Spouse of a Veteran
Education and Skills Building Support Planning
I smoked for 20 plus years, but I gave it up by making a verbal promise to my son, the Veteran, that I would never smoke again. Hardest thing I ever did, but I never smoked again -Caregiver & Spouse of a Veteran
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MILITARY AND VETERAN CAREGIVER NETWORK THANK YOU FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: PROGRAMS.MVCN@TAPS.ORG
You CAN Quit Smoking! Bill Blatt, MPH National Director of Tobacco Programs American Lung Association November 17, 2016 25 25
The American Lung Association s Core Beliefs about Tobacco Cessation 26
Core Beliefs about Tobacco Cessation Everyone can quit. You don t have to quit alone. 27
Core Beliefs about Tobacco Cessation Every moment you don t smoke is a success. You had to learn how to smoke and you have to learn how to quit. 28
Core Beliefs about Tobacco Cessation It takes most smokers several tries before they re able to quit for good. One size doesn t fit all. 29
Core Beliefs about Tobacco Cessation Combine medication with a quit-smoking program for the best results. A slip isn t the same as relapse. 30
Medications to Help You Quit Smoking 31
FDA-Approved Smoking Cessation Medications People who use a cessation medication during their quit attempt may double or triple their chances of quitting for good. 1. Nicotine Gum Available over the counter 2. Nicotine Patch Available over the counter 3. Nicotine Lozenge Available over the counter 4. Nicotine Nasal Spray Available by prescription 5. Nicotine Inhaler Available by prescription 6. Bupropion (Zyban or Wellbutrin ) Available by prescription 7. Varenicline (Chantix ) Available by prescription 32
Using a Smoking Cessation Medication Everyone trying to quit smoking is encouraged to use medication unless they fall into these special circumstances: People who smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day Adolescents under 18 years of age Pregnant or breastfeeding women People with certain medical conditions People should consult their healthcare provider regarding: Whether or not to use medications Which type of medication(s) to use Any other medications or health conditions that may be relevant Follow the directions on the package and your doctor s instructions 33
Nicotine Replacement Medications Includes nicotine gum, patches, lozenge, nasal spray and inhaler Nicotine replacement medications (NRT) deliver nicotine to the body more slowly than cigarettes and cause lower nicotine levels in the bloodstream. NRT occupies nicotine receptors in the brain, keeping them inactive or desensitized. This results in: Less desire to smoke Less withdrawal symptoms Less pleasure and reward if the person smokes a cigarette 34
Medications Reduce Recovery Symptoms 35
Non-Nicotine Smoking Cessation Medications Includes bupropion (Zyban or Wellbutrin ) and varenicline (Chantix ) Begin taking these medications 1-2 weeks before Quit Day Zyban works by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine (responsible for pleasure and arousal). Chantix works by reducing feelings of craving and withdrawal and by blocking satisfaction and rewarding effects of nicotine 36
American Lung Association Resources to Help People Quit 37
Freedom From Smoking Voluntary, interactive and supportive Addiction-based model with behavior change focus Supports use of cessation medications Multiple delivery options: Freedom From Smoking in-person group clinic * Freedom From Smoking Plus Lung HelpLine * Freedom From Smoking self-help guide * * Available in Spanish 38
Freedom From Smoking Group Clinic 8 sessions held over 7 weeks Small group setting, maximum of 16 participants Led by a trained facilitator Sessions 1-3 are about preparing to quit Session 4 is Quit Day Sessions 5-8 are about relapse prevention and staying quit 39
Freedom From Smoking Plus The American Lung Association s proven effective approach to cessation in a new format perfect for today s mobile lifestyles Adaptive, responsive design Fully updated with engaging activities, content and tools Telephone and online chat support from the Lung HelpLine www.freedomfromsmoking.org 41
Freedom From Smoking Self-Help Guide Self-directed resource for those more comfortable working on their own Available through local American Lung Association offices and from our publishing partner, StayWell $5.99 each 42
Lung HelpLine Staffed by nurses, respiratory therapists and smoking cessation counselors Open weekdays 9am-10pm Eastern and weekends 10am-6pm Eastern Can answer any lung health topic, including: Tobacco cessation Lung cancer COPD Asthma Air quality 1-800-LUNG-USA 43
Quitter s Circle Mobile app and online community Personalized quit plan Build your own quit team Real-time access to physicians via telemedicine Track progress and send out alerts when additional support is needed Share successes on Facebook and Twitter QuittersCircle.com Facebook.com/QuittersCircle @QuittersCircle 44
Remember: Everyone CAN quit smoking. 45
Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program For more information, please contact: Caregiver Support Coordinators www.caregiver.va.gov Caregiver Support Line (CSL): 1-855-260-3274 The CSL receives calls from Veterans, Caregivers, and Community Partners. All calls are answered by licensed Master s level social workers who are able to provide supportive counseling, information and education of topics related to caregiving, and referrals to community resources and/or local Caregiver Support Coordinators (CSC s). VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
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