A New Year, A New Perspective on Caregiving
Today is Groundhog Day in the United States and Canada. Along with the famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, I’m coming out of hibernation, too! While I haven’t written here for over a month, my mind’s been whirring with ideas and I’ve been busy planning new, additional features for Tender Loving Eldercare (TLeC). Why? It all began because [...]
It’s National Family Caregivers Month — Have You Thanked a Caregiver?
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 [...]
A Caregiver Logistics Tip and Contest Winner Announcement
I actually heard this idea while at the hairdresser and thought it was simply brilliant! The woman who came up with this idea has an elderly mother still able to live in her own home but only with the assistance of different caregivers on various shifts during the week. Her mother has dementia so in [...]
Announcing a TLeC Contest for National Family Caregivers Month 2009
“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 [...]
Contests for Caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month — November 2009
National Family Caregivers Month is about celebrating and showing our gratitude for family caregivers, both near and far. It is our chance to publicly or privately shine the spotlight on these wonderfully giving individuals. Here is an excerpt from President Obama’s Proclamation about National Family Caregivers Month, 2009: The true strength of the American family [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 09/23/09
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 . [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 09/09/09
A Great Dog Story This story by an unknown author was published on the internet and a dear friend shared it with me. You’ll like it even if you don’t have a dog, and you may even decide you need one. I dedicate it to the many loving caregivers in the world — past, present [...]
On Birthdays, Orphans and Family Caregivers
Today is my birthday and I couldn’t think of a better gift to myself than to return to blogging at TenderLovingEldercare.com. Thank you again for all of your messages, cards, emails and letters of condolence and support over the last six weeks. My family and I deeply appreciate them! Am I an Orphan? Since my [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 2/4/09
We cannot see things that stare us in the face until the hour comes that the mind is ripened. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ************************* Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see Life with a clearer view again. ~ Alex Tan ************************* But the [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 1/21/09
Here are five quotes by Martin Luther King, Jr. that “spoke” to me as a caregiver. Do you relate to them, too? Please share your thoughts in the comments below. ************************* Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?” ************************* Everyone has the power of greatness. Not for fame, but [...]
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