Care givers provide support predominantly out of compassion which is driven by a powerful desire to be of help to a loved one. Most care givers take on the role with little concern for the impact it will have on their own personal hopes and desires.
We need to know. Understanding the “who” will certainly allow for an informed community which could then be properly equipped to address the needs of this common yet extremely vital role in our culture.
Care giving is essential to every culture. It has been with us for more years than we can historically trace. This makes care giving an unavoidable and necessary part of the human experience.
I frequently share reasons why it is difficult to handle the care needs of an adult. A major reason is because a community is required for success in caregiving.
Being a Care Giver 101 The basics of successful caregiving includes; Gently letting the person receiving care know you have arrived to start the day/shift Greeting the person receiving care before you greet others Approaching the...
My Dad is a Super Star By Jane Malkoff MSN RN NP I was going to say my dad is a superhero but that sounds like fiction. My dad is a super star, for real! Born in 1931 and nearing his 88th birthday I could carry on about him as many...