Caring for the Caregiver: Being a Warrior of Meek
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Lao Tzu is reminding us that everyone who steps into the shoes of a healer/caregiver is also stepping into a leadership role.
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Lao Tzu is reminding us that everyone who steps into the shoes of a healer/caregiver is also stepping into a leadership role.
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“My mother is driving me crazy!”
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You can’t manage time, but you can manage yourself and make good use of the time you have.
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In 2011, 1.4 million Canadians received home care, a 55 percent increase from 2008.
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Their road sign promoting the series can be seen by traffic going by, how perfect!
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Silence or better yet, stillness is not something that Caregivers are often comfortable with experiencing.
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According to the Canadian Caregiver Coalition, around four to five million people in Canada care for a chronically ill, disabled or elderly family member. For many, this is in addition to raising kids and holding down a full-time job.
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If only we could understand that we are not meant to go it alone or have all the answers.
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With a loved one acting as an informal caregiver, older adults with long-term care needs who wish to remain in their homes can often do so, allowing them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. This is usually a win-win situation for everyone involved: the senior can stay in their home and their … Continued