Archive for December 2017

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Many people feel the holidays should be a time of great joy and celebration. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or New Year’s might be the only times some family members gather together during the course of a year, and these holidays should be a time to renew acquaintances and re-cement the bonds of … Read More

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It had been a stressful day. Recently retired, Mary now spends her time caring for her elderly parents, an hour’s drive away, and today had been particularly trying. Her father, with dementia, had been uncooperative, and the whole day had felt like a long battle. Mary was glad to get home, put … Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/give-that-young-lady-a-gold-star/ On October 29, I received an email from Victoria Negri. She’s the writer, producer, director and star of a new feature film, “Gold Star,” which premiered here in New York City in early November. I was asked to be part of a panel discussion after the screening and was more than happy to comply…. Read More

More at… https://thecaregiverspace.org/is-caregiving-really-rewarding/ I have a secret: I don’t think caregiving is rewarding. I also don’t think I’m alone. I’m supposed to talk about how this is what God decided I should do. How much I love my husband and cherish my vow to him. How I live to make him happy. And that’s what I say to [&#823… Read More