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#194122 - 11/17/09 02:52 PM National Caregivers Month is here
LGood67334 Junior Member Registered: 06/05/04 Posts: 89 Loc: California	Did you know that November is National Caregivers Month? Whether you are a caregiver for a spouse, parent, child, special needs child, or yourself, I'd love to know how you are celebrating. What are you doing to carve out some time and honor yourself? How are you a caregiver to your step-children? B. Lynn Goodwin www.writeradvice.com Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers _________________________ Managing Editor for Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com Reviewer for Small Press Review and CWC
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#194265 - 11/19/09 08:06 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: LGood67334]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	This is funny that I should read this now. I'm gearing up to go spend the night with Dad tonight. It's my turn. I haven't thought of a way to celebrate that I'm a caregiver, but why not. Maybe Ross and I will go to dinner to celebrate becasue we are both doing some caregiving for our fathers. Hey, I like that idea. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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#194322 - 11/20/09 06:48 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	I have been a caregiver for my sister, my DIL, and even my ex and to me it should be caregivers day, every day. A month is not nearly enough to honor them. I am so in awe of anyone like Anno, who does this daily, 24/7, and still finds a way to lead a fairly normal life. I bow down to those who give so much of themselves without reward. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#194373 - 11/21/09 06:05 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Anno Member Registered: 09/15/05 Posts: 4434 Loc: Minneapolis Minnesota	Aw, shucks, gosh darn. I am blushing and smiling and tearing up all at the same time! I feel blessed, in so many ways, and I am happy that I am mature enough to not go down the wrong path. I also will admit that there are days that I do grouch and go to the dark side. But it's not much fun there - I would rather be happy. And there is reward, Chatty. I feel happy that I am able to give of myself to someone, without resentment. Another of my greatest rewards is sharing myself through my blog and with our story. _________________________ Follow our story of living, loving and laughing with a debilitating disease: http://www.multiplesystematrophyandshy-drager.blogspot.com
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#194408 - 11/22/09 04:34 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Anno]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	I bow down to all caregivers, too. And there is a certain consolation in doing what's right. It makes a person feel good inside, proud of themselves, and stronger, somehow. Kudos to the caregivers of the world! _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#194416 - 11/22/09 06:31 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Dotsie Founder Registered: 07/09/08 Posts: 23647 Loc: Maryland	Anne, I totally believe that it's in giving that we receive. However, I can certainly understand Anno and others like her having those tough days. We're only human. Everyone needs a break in the action every now and then. _________________________ Founder Emeritus of Boomer Women Speak and the National Association of Baby Boomer Women. www.nabbw.com www.boomerwomenspeak.com
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#194434 - 11/23/09 09:06 AM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Dotsie]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	I agree, wholeheartedly! _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#194470 - 11/23/09 07:00 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Anno Member Registered: 09/15/05 Posts: 4434 Loc: Minneapolis Minnesota	Isn''t it wonderful to be wanted? I applaud you, Anne. _________________________ Follow our story of living, loving and laughing with a debilitating disease: http://www.multiplesystematrophyandshy-drager.blogspot.com
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#194549 - 11/24/09 08:40 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	Anne, A rapid, constant turnover of employees, indicates there are rotten apples in the core of the business they're working 4. _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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#195104 - 12/03/09 03:57 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Dotsie]
LGood67334 Junior Member Registered: 06/05/04 Posts: 89 Loc: California	Dotsie, I hope the celebration was wonderful. I'd love to hear about it. Lynn www.writeradvice.com Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers _________________________ Managing Editor for Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com Reviewer for Small Press Review and CWC
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#195105 - 12/03/09 04:00 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
LGood67334 Junior Member Registered: 06/05/04 Posts: 89 Loc: California	Anne327, I had no idea the caregiver turnover rate is so high. No wonder my mother's doctor told me if I hired caregivers they might not show up. Very illuminating. Also very sad. The good news is that awareness has improved, and I hope that will lead to action. Thanks for sharing this information. Lynn www.writeradvice.com Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers _________________________ Managing Editor for Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com Reviewer for Small Press Review and CWC
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#195106 - 12/03/09 04:02 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: jabber]
LGood67334 Junior Member Registered: 06/05/04 Posts: 89 Loc: California	Jabber, I think you nailed it. Employees who are valued and honored last. Those who are not soon turn elsewhere. Thanks for stating this so clearly. I'd love to see the rotten apples work elsewhere. Garbage collection springs to mind. Lynn www.writeradvice.com Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers _________________________ Managing Editor for Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com Reviewer for Small Press Review and CWC
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#196917 - 01/01/10 08:37 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
chatty lady Writer Registered: 02/24/04 Posts: 20267 Loc: Nevada	Now thats just sick! Here, they do such strict background checks it would be hard to do that unless you just turned into a thief. _________________________ Take a peek at my BLOG: http://charleen-micheles.blogspot.com/
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#197340 - 01/08/10 10:26 AM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: chatty lady]
jabber Member Registered: 02/17/05 Posts: 10032 Loc: New York State	On the other hand, I've had the honor of meeting some of the most wonderful people in the world who are caregivers. It's a difficult job, caring for some elderly folks. Some of 'em hit the people caring for them; some of the residents yell at the aids and nurses. And it appears to me that most caregivers are simply awesome humans. God bless those who really try to do a good job!!!! Edited by jabber (01/08/10 10:26 AM) _________________________ https://www.amazon.com/author/bonnie.mill-lemke https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/bookshelf
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