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How to Handle the Guilt of Caregiving — Part 2

Written by Linda Abbit on May 23, 2011 - 5 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, My Caregiving Journey

This post is part of a two-part series.  Click here to read Part 1. I feel a little guilty for writing about guilt. I haven’t been a hands-on family caregiver for over two years, but I still feel guilt over things  I could have or should have done for my aging parents.  So can I [...]

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How to Handle the Guilt of Caregiving — Part 1

Written by Linda Abbit on May 11, 2011 - 8 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, My Caregiving Journey

One of my support group members recently asked me, “How do I get over the guilt?” A few months ago she moved her husband to a board and care facility because she could no longer care for him by herself at home.  Intellectually she knows it is the best thing for both of them, but [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 12/2/09

Written by Linda Abbit on December 2, 2009 - 8 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, Golden Oldies, Inspiring Quotes

Please watch at least the first two minutes of the following inspiring video. The quality of the film isn’t super sharp, but the message is clear as a bell! If you have trouble viewing the above, please click here. When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I [...]

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Announcing a TLeC Contest for National Family Caregivers Month 2009

Written by Linda Abbit on November 16, 2009 - 2 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, Odds & Ends

“Music is part of being human.” ~ Oliver W. Sacks To continue our celebration of and gratitude for all caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month 2009, TLeC is holding it’s very first contest! It is open to all caregivers, families employing caregivers, and/or eldercare professionals in the U.S.A. It starts November 16, 2009 and all [...]

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Caregiving and the Holidays

Written by Linda Abbit on November 4, 2009 - 5 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress

Now that it’s November, the countdown to the holidays has officially begun. While most of the world seems to be living on a holiday “high,” caregivers often struggle through this time of year with great, and often hidden, sadness in their hearts. For family caregivers the holiday season can be both blessing and a curse.  [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 10/28/09

Written by Linda Abbit on October 28, 2009 - 4 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

Time is the coin of your life.  It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you. ~ Carl Sandburg Time is something that once spent, you won’t ever get back.  Be sure to take time for [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 09/23/09

Written by Linda Abbit on September 23, 2009 - 4 Comments
Categories: Inspiring Quotes

The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. ~ Leo Tolstoy Dear Caregivers, Whatever challenges you face in caring for your loved ones today, know that with the passage of time these challenges will change. The current issues will fade, and there will be a new set of challenges awaiting you to solve . [...]

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Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — July 22, 2009

Written by Linda Abbit on July 22, 2009 - 7 Comments
Categories: Caregiver Stress, Inspiring Quotes

There are two lasting bequests we can give our children:  one is roots, the other is wings. ~ Hodding Carter I’ve always loved this quote!  With just a few tweaks, it applies to family caregivers: There are two lasting gifts we can give our aging parents:  one is safety and security, the other is as [...]

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Funny Fridays 4/24/09: Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!

Written by Linda Abbit on April 24, 2009 - 3 Comments
Categories: Finding Laughter

Here are two videos from YouTube that I came across this week and just loved! The first one is funny and stars an animal friend who is musically-inclined. If you have trouble viewing the video above, click here. This second one is creative and has a wonderful message! If you have trouble viewing the video [...]

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Funny Fridays 4/17/09 — Because It’s Better to Laugh than to Cry!

Written by Linda Abbit on April 17, 2009 - 6 Comments
Categories: Finding Laughter

“I am the Tax Man . . .” Under the Freedom of Information Act, a man with a small business sent a request to the IRS asking if they had a file on him. The IRS wrote back, “There is now.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ After reading a nursery rhyme to his child, an accountant says, “No, son. [...]

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        • 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!
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        • Interview: One Caregiver's Story, Part 1
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        • DVD Review: Saving Our Parents
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        • A Big Welcome to All My Visitors!
        • The Roller Coaster Ride of My Life
        • Book Review: My Stroke of Insight
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        • Tips for Creating a Senior Safety Net for Our Aging Parents - Part 2
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        • 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!
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        • 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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