There might be a good reason that nurses ask patients, “How are WE doing today?” The caregiving relationship is one that consists of two people who are ‘in it’ together. So why do we find it so difficult to understand that both of these people need care, not just one?
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: What is the Wisdom of Caregivers Anyway?
What exactly is the wisdom of caregivers? The Oxford Dictionary defines wisdom as the quality of having knowledge, experience and good judgement. Let’s start with knowledge. What do caregivers know? Well, we know our loved ones and they have taught us the skills required for achieving intimacy in loving relationships. That knowledge is rare
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Last week, I spoke about the resilience of caregivers. This week, I’d like to say a few words about wisdom. What exactly is the wisdom of caregivers? The Oxford Dictionary defines wisdom as the quality of having knowledge, experience and good judgement. Let’s start with knowledge. What do caregivers know? Well, we know
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Let me tell you about a perfect caregiver I know. Her name is Glenna and she looks after my Mom for a couple of hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Mom’s home care agencies are littered with support workers she’s thrown out – my mother resents needing help and quite often,
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What exactly is the wisdom of caregivers? The Oxford Dictionary defines wisdom as the quality of having knowledge, experience and good judgement. Let’s start with knowledge. What do caregivers know? Well, we know our loved ones and they have taught us the skills required for achieving intimacy in loving relationships.
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: A Concept for Giving Back to Caregivers
There have been times around the holiday season of giving when I have thought, “I give to others every day. Will anyone give to me? If they do, what do I need or want?” I wasn’t thinking of a sweater or a new pair or socks – I was thinking
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