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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Happy Holidays — 12/20/11

Written by Linda Abbit on December 20, 2011 - 3 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

We are really advocates of just getting as happy as you can be—which takes care of everything. Even if you don’t have reason to be happy—make it up. Fantasize it. Make a decision that you’re going to be happy one way or another—no matter what. “No matter what, I’m going to be happy! If I [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Endings and Beginnings — 10/26/11

Written by Linda Abbit on October 26, 2011 - 2 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Are You Feeling Old? — 7/27/11

Written by Linda Abbit on July 27, 2011 - 3 Comments
Categories: Golden Oldies, Inspiring Quotes

The very wise Seth Godin recently posted this on his blog: When did you get old?   At some point, most brands, organizations, countries and yes, people, start talking about themselves like they’re old. “We can’t stretch in that direction,” or “Not bad for a 60 year old!” or “I’m just not going to be [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Don’t Be Discouraged — 5/25/11

Written by Linda Abbit on May 25, 2011 - 4 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

    “Life is not about how fast you run or how high you climb but how well you bounce.” ~ Vivian Komori ************************* “There is nothing which persevering effort and unceasing and diligent care cannot accomplish.” ~ Seneca ************************* “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Words Matter — 3/9/11

Written by Linda Abbit on March 9, 2011 - 2 Comments
Categories: Communication, Inspiring Quotes

In honor of Words Matter Week, here are ten of my favorite quotes about words and how family caregivers can best use them . . . or not. “Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” ~ Blaise Pascal “The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Farewells — 1/12/11

Written by Linda Abbit on January 12, 2011 - 3 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes, Technology & Social Media

  Man’s feelings are always purest and most glowing in the hour of meeting and of farewell. ~ Jean Paul Richter ************************* How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. ~ Carol Sobieski and Thomas Meehan, from Annie ************************* The reason it hurts so much to separate is because our [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Merry Christmas and Happy 2011

Written by Linda Abbit on December 22, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” ~ Oprah Winfrey My hopes for the coming year are for peace to prevail in this turbulent world, may good health continue for yourselves and everyone you hold dear, and may we all make time to laugh, love, dream and appreciate [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Miracles — 12/1/10

Written by Linda Abbit on December 1, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

In the United States we are entering the holiday season when we celebrate miracles that happened in the past.  But caregivers, both family and professional, make miracles happen each and every day for their care recipients. “When we do the best that we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or [...]

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It’s National Family Caregivers Month — Have You Thanked a Caregiver?

Written by Linda Abbit on November 3, 2010 - 3 Comments
Categories: Holidays, Inspiring Quotes, Odds & Ends

Each November is National Family Caregivers Month in the United States.  I wrote this tribute in 2008 and wish to share it again to honor and thank family caregivers world-wide. What is Caregiving? C is for caring more for others than for yourself A is for appreciating that all human beings deserve dignity and respect R is [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Support — 10/27/10

Written by Linda Abbit on October 27, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, Inspiring Quotes

If you having trouble viewing this video, click here. “I feel the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” ~ Pablo Casals If you are a caregiver . . .  deep gratitude for caring so much about the welfare of your care partner. If you know a caregiver who may [...]

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        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Are You Feeling Old? -- 7/27/11
        • What Do Caregiving and an Empty Nest Have in Common?
      • ► May (4)
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Don't Be Discouraged -- 5/25/11
        • How to Handle the Guilt of Caregiving -- Part 2
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        • Daily Activities for Late Stage Alzheimer's Disease Patients
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Words Matter -- 3/9/11
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        • How Connected Are We Really? Lessons Learned from a Medical Emergency
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Farewells — 1/12/11
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        • Notice Decline in Your Aging Parents? Action Steps -- Part 1
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Miracles -- 12/1/10
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        • Holidays with Your Aging Parents: Don't Miss These Warning Signs
        • Funny Fridays 11/12/10: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • It's National Family Caregivers Month -- Have You Thanked a Caregiver?
        • Positive Signs of Change in Hospital Care for Seniors
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        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Support -- 10/27/10
        • A Hospice Doctor Makes House Calls
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        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Legacy -- 3/25/10
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        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Patience -- 1/13/10
        • Do You Have Patience with Your Aging Parents?
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        • Announcing a TLeC Contest for National Family Caregivers Month 2009
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        • When Aging Parents Can No Longer Care for their Pets
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        • Letters from Readers: Daughter Worried About Exhausted Caregiving Mom
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- July 22, 2009
        • Reactions to an Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
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        • Funny Fridays 4/24/09: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 4/22/09: Trading Places
        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- The Language of Dementia, Part 3
        • Funny Fridays 4/17/09 -- Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
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        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- The Language of Dementia, Part 2
        • Funny Fridays for March Madness: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
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        • Funny Fridays 3/13/09 -- Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
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        • Listen to My Caregiving Journey on BlogTalkRadio.com -- 2/18/09
        • Only Children vs. Siblings as Family Caregivers -- A Debate
        • Funny Fridays for Valentine's Day 2009: Because it's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • WOW -- I Won a Caregiving Award!
        • 25 Random Things . . . from a Family Caregiver
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        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Interview with Ramana, a Family Caregiver in India
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 1/21/09
        • Tips for When Aging Parents Say Mean Things
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Words and Video -- 1/14/09
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        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Hope -- 12/17/08
        • Book Review: Designated Daughter -- The Bonus Years With Mom
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Caregiver's Rights -- 12/10/08
        • A New Twist on Holiday Decorating for Your Aging Parents
        • I'm an Official SOB and I Couldn't Be Happier!
        • A Holiday Gathering for Family Caregivers
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Community -- 12/3/08
        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- Part 5: How to Talk with Aging Parents When They Can't Speak
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        • Interview: One Caregiver's Story, Part 2
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: On Gratitude -- Thanksgiving 2008
        • Interview: One Caregiver's Story, Part 1
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • How to Decrease Caregiver Stress
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 11/12/08
        • DVD Review: Saving Our Parents
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • November is National Family Caregivers Month
        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- Part 4: Talking with Hearing Impaired Aging Parents
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        • Funny Fridays for Halloween: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 10/29/08
        • Implement Nationwide Silver Alerts for Missing Seniors
        • How a Bus Stop Helps Prevent Wandering in Alzheimer's Patients
        • My Golden Oldies National Tour
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 10/15/08
        • Listen to Me Speak -- Lessons From a Family Caregiver
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 10/08/08
        • How Prepared Are You for the Future?
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 10/01/08
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        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- Part 3: Dealing with Pessimistic Aging Parents
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers -- 9/24/08
        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- Part 2: Speaking Easily About Difficult Topics
        • Funny Fridays: Because It's Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Please Adopt a Caregiver!
        • Family Caregivers Communication Class -- Part 1: Think Before You Speak
        • Funny Fridays: Because It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Update on Sophie, the New Board & Care Resident
        • Funny Fridays: Because It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • A New Board & Care Resident - Is She Welcome or Not?
      • ► August (8)
        • Tender Loving Eldercare Goes Back to School
        • Funny Fridays: Because It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Let's Pay it Forward and Help Another Blogger!
        • TV Watching and Our Aging Parents - Part 2
        • Funny Fridays: Because It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • What Matters?
        • TV Watching and Our Aging Parents - Part 1
        • Funny Fridays: Because It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
      • ► July (17)
        • We Interrupt This Regularly-Scheduled Eldercare Blog To Bring You . . . An Earthquake!
        • David Duchovny On Old People
        • A Big Welcome to All My Visitors!
        • The Roller Coaster Ride of My Life
        • Book Review: My Stroke of Insight
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Tips for Creating a Senior Safety Net for Our Aging Parents - Part 2
        • It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Tips for Creating a Safety Net for Our Aging Parents - Part 1
        • Olive Riley, World's Oldest Blogger, Dies at Age 108
        • Children Always Welcome Here
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • It Is Better to Laugh than to Cry!
        • Role Reversal or Becoming Your Aging Parents' Parent
        • My Mom Turns 99 Years Old on July 4th!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
      • ► June (11)
        • Wanna Jitterbug? The Cell Phone, Not the Dance
        • When Your Aging Parent Is Hospitalized - Part 3
        • It Is Better to Laugh Than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Baby-proofing Your Aging Parents' Home
        • When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized - Part 2
        • A New Way to Share With Your Spouse?
        • How Many Hats Do Family Caregivers Wear?
        • It Is Better to Laugh Than to Cry!
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized - Part 1
      • ► April (2)
        • Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
        • Are They Aging Parents or Golden Oldies?

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