This morning’s episode of Your Caregiving Journey reminded me of Donna Baldwin, one of our 1999 Caregiver of the Year award winners. In her story, Donna spoke about her new-found green thumb, grown after she began caring for her mom. I wrote:
Donna Baldwin readily admits to this: Fourteen years ago, she couldn’t keep a plant in her home alive. So, she filled her home with plastic plants.
Now, only one...
Today on Your Caregiving Journey, Bette Scott, one of our Caregiver of the Year award winners, joined us for a discussion about caring for her mom while raising three children. (You can listen to our show via the player at the bottom of the post.)
During our discussion, Bette shared two goals she has for 2010:
1. Leaving the house to enjoy time with her husband and her children without taking along the guilt of...
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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 five minutes, I: Look on the Internet for music.
My mantra is: Change your thoughts and...
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 me. Eli somehow knows when I am doing a task that is uncomfortable for a...
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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 better. If he’s alone, I’ll lie beside him and doze. I attribute most of my physical...
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 had my parents this...
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Denise on Feb 7th, 2009 in
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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 relax and see what’s really important.
My current...
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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 business coaching.
When...
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Denise on Feb 11th, 2008 in
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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 to love. I remind myself that...
