I’ve blogged before about the Eden Alternative approach to eldercare. I’ve blogged before about the benefits of benefits of bringing children into long-term care homes. But I’ve never blogged about an elementary class of students moving into an Eden Alternative seniors’ home! This morning I hopped in the car with
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: The Truth About Toxic Friends vs Good Friends
Telling the difference between good friends and toxic friends is especially important for caregivers. Caregivers simply don’t have the dual luxuries of boundless time and energy to invest in friendships that are not reciprocal. So, here’s a quick guide to recognising good friends and toxic friends.TOXIC FRIENDSFor caregivers, there are
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: The Truth About Toxic Friends vs Good Friends
Telling the difference between good friends and toxic friends is especially important for caregivers. Caregivers simply don’t have the dual luxuries of boundless time and energy to invest in friendships that are not reciprocal. So, here’s a quick guide to recognising good friends and toxic friends.TOXIC FRIENDSFor caregivers, there are
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: What Goes Around, Comes Around in Caring
Hello December Blog Party Readers and Welcome to The Caregivers’ Living Room. I am a caregiver, an author and a caregiving consultant. Feel free to look around my site and visit often!What Goes Around, Comes Around in CaringA mother arrives…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Good Friends vs Toxic Friends
Telling the difference between good friends and toxic friends is especially important for caregivers. Caregivers simply don’t have the dual luxuries of boundless time and energy to invest in friendships that are not reciprocal. So, here’s a quick guide to recognising good friends and toxic friends. TOXIC FRIENDS For caregivers,
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
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: Fairness in Policymaking for Family Caregivers – Part 2
Continued…. this is Part 2 of a reflection on fairness in policymaking for family caregivers. So, what are the roles of families and governments in supporting society’s most vulnerable citizens? What kinds of policies can facilitate true partnership between governments and families who seek to care for someone needing
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