In Six Words, How Do You Define Caregiving?
Jan 9 2013 in Six-Word Stories by Denise
On a regular basis on Caregiving.com, we look at words. We write about three different words each week in our Community Caregiving Journal. On Mondays, I post Weekly Comforts, a reflection created from one word.
The big word which ties us is, of course, caregiving. But, it’s an undefined term, not part of dictionary.com (“No results found for caregiving,” I’m told when I search) and unrecognized when I complete my spellcheck.
So, let’s define. And, for fun, let’s create six-word definitions, like these:
Blood, sweat, tears shared by two.
Helping one end and another begin.
A disaster that ultimately gives back.
Share your definitions in our comments section below. I’ll choose a random winner on Saturday to receive a copy of My Caregiving Journal and Take Comfort, the MP3 so you can write your words and find comfort in mine.
I look forward to reading your definitions.
(Update: Congrats to Sally, who on the journal and the MP3s. Enjoy!)
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sally said on January 9, 2013
Finding out what is really important
Erica said on January 9, 2013
I’m an employee of BAYADA Home Health Care and I would define caregiving in 6 words as:
“Delivered with Compassion, Excellence and Reliability”
Anne said on January 9, 2013
The joyful art of giving back.
Jane said on January 9, 2013
The hardest job I’ve ever had.
Hugs:o)
Jane ~ mom to Nicole, 18 yo, VSD, PFO, Eisenmengers, PAH (dx 1/22/10) BHJS (dx 2/4/11)
“You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you think, and smarter than you think.”
Sunshine=Sometimes said on January 9, 2013
This is so sweet, Jane! True but sweet!
lisa_renea said on January 9, 2013
Learning not take things for granted.
lisa_renea said on January 9, 2013
My grammar was off on that last one, so I’m gonna try this again. Accepting and appreciating the life changes.
Darren said on January 9, 2013
“Simultaneously a marathon and a sprint.”
Squirrel said on January 9, 2013
Completely rearranging priorities because you care
Bob said on January 9, 2013
Challenged to face something that you don’t expect.
Jerry McGill said on January 10, 2013
Passionately pouring care from the heart.
Richard said on January 10, 2013
Morning Noon Night Full Time Care
Chris said on January 10, 2013
A Meaningful experience that is hard
Bob said on January 10, 2013
Posted mine in the wrong place (lol)
Rebecca Grace Collins said on January 11, 2013
The laying down of your life for a parent,spouse,child or friend with sacrifical love.
ejourneys said on January 11, 2013
One heart navigates in two worlds.
Jo said on January 12, 2013
Part of the continuum of life
CHRISTINE said on January 12, 2013
“A DEDICATION THAT CAN’T BE UNTOLD” BY CHRISTINE :-}