“Here your glasses are, Ms. Perry.” Another student would have located the eyeglasses I had left someplace as I walked around the classroom and stopped to see something written on the blackboard. Constantly having to take my glasses off let me know it was time for a change. History says that Benjamin Franklin invented bifocalsContinue reading “PUT ON YOUR BIFOCALS”
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Share a Resource
When I first began my role as a caregiver, a dear colleague gave me advice that turned out to be a tremendous help. Marti had been the primary caregiver and guardian of a relative for many years. Her advice was to carry my mother’s medical records with me at all times and to keep themContinue reading “Share a Resource”
Slow Your Roll
When this slang expression was started nearly 20 years ago, it meant that you were moving too fast, and you needed to slow down before you got into trouble. I’d like to use it to mean you need to step back, breathe, and reflect. What better thing to do as we look forward to theContinue reading “Slow Your Roll”
Come Up with a Motto
This morning one of my nieces asked for input on her logo. Businesses use logos to identify their brand or their image. It started me thinking about the need for personal logos, which would be mottos. A motto is defined as a short sentence or phrase that summarizes the beliefs or ideals that guide you,Continue reading “Come Up with a Motto”
Pick the Perfect Gift
We have all been challenged by marketers this season to find ‘the perfect gift’ for another person. And what would be the perfect gift for a caregiver? It would be to say to them, “Thanks for all you do, or for all you have done.” I had such an opportunity last week when an in-lawContinue reading “Pick the Perfect Gift”
Love the Moment
Dec. 9, 2020 It’s right there on the inside of the coffee mug I use almost every day even though it’s chipped– “Love the moment.” This mug is a treasured gift from a close friend I lost to pancreatic cancer ten years ago. In addition to thinking of her often, I read the saying onContinue reading “Love the Moment”
WALK AWAY FROM THE PUZZLE
Dec. 2, 2020 I am almost done with a jigsaw puzzle that has over 1,000 pieces. I can’t wait to see the finished product after the hard work that has gone into turning pieces this way and that way to match colors, edges, and patterns. Although the puzzle was new when I received it, IContinue reading “WALK AWAY FROM THE PUZZLE”
Create Thankful Thursdays
Nov. 25, 2020 For years now, I have used Thursdays as my thanks-giving day. That is, I set aside time to say thanks in prayer each Thursday rather than ask for things or wait for the annual holiday to show my gratefulness. I spoke once before of looking at the glass as half-full, and I’dContinue reading “Create Thankful Thursdays”
Lay Aside Your Cape
Nov. 18, 2020 You simply cannot fix everything, no matter how hard you try. My husband took notice of my tireless efforts to make everything right when I was caregiving and juggling all the other responsibilities I had at the time. He told me repeatedly that I was not superwoman. Once I began to thinkContinue reading “Lay Aside Your Cape”
Look at the Half Full Glass
Nov. 11, 2020 It’s so easy to lament all the things an Alzheimer’s patient has lost, and that’s mostly because the issues are staring us in the face. Everyone’s journey is different, yet some of the observable losses in those suffering from this disease include progressive inabilities to use the phone, handle finances, select properContinue reading “Look at the Half Full Glass”
Care For The Caregiver 