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An Easy Way to Advocate for your Care Recipient

 

I (heart) Wayne button

 

A friend wore a button like the one pictured above daily while caring for her dad. I think it was a stroke of genius!

In doing so, she sent the following messages:

  • Wayne is not just another sick old man. He is my father and important to me. This was a pointed reminder for the many medical professionals she and Wayne  encountered. It’s easy for them to see patients as appointments to get through rather than humans striving to live the best quality of life as long as they can.
  • It was a reminder to herself to be compassionate during the hardest days of caregiving.

Now that he is gone, she has this button displayed where she can see it in her car and feels her dad’s presence with her during her travels.

It’s easy to wear a button like this as part of your daily outfit, and a powerful yet subtle way to advocate for your loved one. Why not try it?

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Linda Abbit, Author of the Conscious Caregiver

About Linda Abbit

Linda Abbit is a caregiving expert, author, and a frequent in-person and virtual keynote speaker and workshop presenter. As a family caregiver with more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience, Linda has faced many caregiving challenges and a wide variety of situations while caring for her parents and other family members.

Read more about Linda's experience and how she helps caregivers. Need help at your fingertips? Get Linda's book, The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself.