Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Legacy — 3/25/10

Written by on March 25, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

“The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example.” ~ Benjamin Disraeli The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” Perhaps due to the fact that the one year anniversary of my mom’s death [...]

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“I” is for Interview at EldercareABC

Written by on March 15, 2010
Categories: Interviews, My Caregiving Journey

It is with deep appreciation and honor that I ask you to join me today over at the EldercareABC website.  EldercareABC is a wonderful community for caregivers, created by caregivers, and one that I respect greatly and enjoy visiting. Mary Nix is a woman whom I interviewed in 2009 about her caregiving experiences, and she [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Every Caregiver’s Journey — 3/10/10

Written by on March 10, 2010 - 2 Comments
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Every caregiver takes the same path I did — from denial . . . to acceptance . . . to overcoming whatever the unique caregiving challenges are. I have walked in your shoes. You are not alone! Here are some of my favorite quotes to help you on each part of this journey. DENIAL It’s [...]

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The Caregiving Words We Use Matter

Written by on March 1, 2010 - 7 Comments
Categories: Communication

Last year while I was actively caring for my mom, I attended a special presentation for caregivers at an Alzheimer’s Family Services Center.  The coordinator for the three workshops started off the morning with a brief overview and asked the audience, “How many of you are care partners?” The audience didn’t respond. I thought to [...]

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