An Annual Event Honoring our Nation’s Family Caregivers Sponsored by Caregiving.com
Courage is not the towering oak that sees storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.
~ Alice Mackenzie Swaim
Our annual Caregiver of the Year contest honors the enormous impact of family caregivers in our families and our communities. Launched [...]
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Care recipient: Stephanie, 48, who has multiple sclerosis and spina bifida OC
Nominated by: Himself (Read nominating letter.)
In his words:
When I feel stressed, I: Call for my grandson to come visit as it relaxes my wife and I.
My current challenge is: Caring for my wife; lifting her is hard on my back.
When I have an extra [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Paul Broussard, Youngsville, La.
Care recipient: Mabel’s husband, Ken, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Ken is 83-years-old.
Nominated by: Deborah Schultz, Mabel’s daughter (Read the nominating letter.)
In her words:
When I’m stressed I: Take a walk. If (Ken) wants to come I take him. He usually doesn’t and right now he is all right being left alone. He does not wander [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Mabel Romick, San Francisco Bay Area
Care recipient: Bette’s mom, Margaret, who suffered a stroke in 2002. Margaret is 84-years-old
Nominated by: Bette, who nominated her family (Read the nominating letter.)
In her words:
When I feel stressed: I take a deep breath, sometimes walk into the other room for a minute. Sometimes I focus on my yellow lab, who is always next to [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Bette Scott, Lewisburg, Pa.
Care recipient: Brooks, Pam’s 18-year-old son who has cancer
Nominated by: Lynda Kerwin, a colleague of Pam’s (Read the nominating letter.)
In her words:
When I feel stressed, I: When I feel stressed I force myself to take a nap. This usually occurs between 1 and 3 p.m. If my son has a friend over, all the [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Pamela Welky Paul, Studio City, Calif.
Care recipient: Aida, Linda’s mom, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease
Nominated by: Jeff, Linda’s husband; read the nominating letter.
In Linda’s words:
When I feel stressed, I: Take a deep breath.
My current challenge is: My mom’s bedsores.
When I have an extra five minutes, I: Read something, anything, that’s near by.
My mantra is: How lucky I am to have [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Linda Abbit, Irvine, Calif.
Caregiver of the Year Award Winner:
Ron Gladis, Malvern, Pa.
Care recipient: Mariah, Ron’s wife
Nominated by: Dori Middleman, a colleague of Mariah’s; read the nominating letter.
In Ron’s words:
When I feel stressed, I: Breath. I make sure I take a deep breath, almost like a college basketball player will do before taking a foul shot. It helps me [...]
Continue reading about Caregiver of the Year Award Winner: Ron Gladis, Malvern, Pa.
Caregiver of the Year Award Winner:
Craig Jennings, Port Washington, N.Y.
Care recipient: Annie, Craig’s wife, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Annie is in remission.
Nominated by: Jane Harris, a friend; read the nominating letter
In Craig’s words:
When I feel stressed, I: Don’t recognize stress, but I work.
My current challenge is: Gaining more clients for my [...]
Continue reading about COTY Award Winner: Craig Jennings, Port Washington, N.Y.
2007 Caregiver of the Year Award:
Patty M. Kearns, Teaneck, N.J.
Nominated by: Nancy Lewin of Johnson & Johnson Caregiver Initiative; read nominating letter
Care Recipient: Patty’s mom Helen, who is 90, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. As of January 2008, she now resides in a long-term care facility.
In Patty’s words:
When I feel stressed, I: remember [...]
Continue reading about 2007 Caregiving of the Year Award Winner: Patty Kearns
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