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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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Wisdom Comes From Living
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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Lately, I’ve been thinking about time…that it goes too fast for my Mom and sometimes for Nicholas. My loved ones who need care require me to slow down, to listen more intently, to put away my phone, to hear my own breathing. The Canadian philosopherJ…
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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: Slowing Down Without a Fight – Slow Walkers
Lately, I’ve been thinking about time…that it goes too fast for my Mom and sometimes for Nicholas. Sometimes my loved ones who need care require me to slow down, to listen more intently, to put away my phone, to hear my own breathing. The Canadian philosopher Jacques Dufresne has this
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