Last week, I asked for stories regarding male caregiving/caregivers.
As usual, the responses were fast and forthcoming,
thoughtful and honest, covering all ends of the caregiving
spectrum. More than anything else, the responses confirmed
that there are no stereotypical caregivers nor stereotypical
caregiving stories—just people doing their darndest to make
sure that their loved ones get the care they need.
Your Fathers day stories:
I would like to write
about my fiance, Philip...Continued
I am a social worker with the local Area
Agency on Aging. About nine years ago,
I made a home visit where a son was caring
for his aging parents; more so his mom at
that time...Continued
My brother, as well as all
members of my family, are providing care for
my 91-year-old dad...Continued
I was a caregiver for my parents for
eight years...Continued
As one of my dad's daughters, I am the
primary caregiver for my 85-year-old
father...Continued
By the way, if you have any questions for
a leading pharmacist, financial expert,
social worker or hospice chaplain, please
send them to me by tonight (Wednesday) and I
will try and ask them of our expert
panelists at this week’s Fort Lauderdale
Fearless Caregiver Conference.
My
question for the panel
Happy Fathers day to all
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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Listen to the interview with two of
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Feature Article |
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Caregiving By Men:
A Husband's Perspective
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By Seth
B. Goldsmith, Sc.D,. J.D.
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The formal diagnosis of ovarian cancer was
confirmed after seven hours of surgery at
Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Prior to
receiving that devastating news, we were in the
land of possibilities, probabilities and
suspiciousness in large measure due to the
inconclusiveness of blood tests, ultrasounds and
CT scans. ...Continued
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Care Verse |
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Ode To 88
(dedicated to Dad) |
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By Barbara Klinman
It is no chore, be assured,
to rouse you from darkened thoughts.
To recall together times past,
when all those in memory were vibrant
and full of decision. ...Continued
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Caregiver Story |
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I Miss Taking Care of My Dad
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By Arthur Cohen
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I miss taking care of my Dad. He
was in pretty bad shape for quite a while toward
the end and required lots of care. It was
at this time of his life that he said one of the
most memorable and flattering things he ever
said to me. ...Continued
(Do you have a story?
Tell us.)
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Caretips |
7 emotional and physical well-being
tips for
male caregivers: |
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Men account for almost
40% of the
caregiver population. In order for male caregivers to
properly care for their loved ones, they must remember
to care for themselves. Here are seven emotional and
physical tips for male caregivers: ....Continued |
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Carenotes |
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We are an ALS Chapter and
looking for a blank
scheduling grid that we can
give to our PALS caregivers,
so whenever they have
someone to come and fill in
for them the person can then
look at the grid and see
what needs to be done at
what time of day, et al,
meds, exercise, feeding,
etc.
Do you have anything like that or
know where we could find one.
Answer This Week's CareNote
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