Soothing Rituals

On June 20, 2011 By

I want to share an idea that you could incorporate into your care giving – maintaining a daily ritual.  In most dictionary definitions, a ritual is defined as following a pattern regularly, the same way each time.  Add to that, a ritual is an activity that you engage in that has meaning or importance.  Your [...]

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Make A List!

On May 19, 2011 By

My last blog post, I asked you to please consider making some kind of record of your care recipient.  I was touched by the person who commented that he had a picture of his father.  Have you been able to do anything to remember?  This last semester at University, I took an essay writing course, [...]

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My name is Teresa.  I was a caregiver for my mother, especially in the last couple of years until her last health crisis at the age of 90, when she passed away last summer.  I am from a big family, so I wasn’t alone in the many ways that she needed help, but of course [...]

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