This year is so tiring – everyone I know feels exhausted and …. spent. On the other hand, many of those same people have put a lot of energy into decorating this year. Christmas trees are nearly sold out, outdoor lights adorn most houses (because no one is going away
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: THE 12 DAYS OF A CAREGIVER CHRISTMAS
My words to the carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” are fun, but they reveal a truth about caregiving, too. We all begin with a task or two. “Oh, it’s not much”, we think. “That’s no trouble at all.” And it isn’t. But then two tasks becomes four and four
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: Celebrating the Holidays at Home with Seniors
Guest post by Maria RamosWhile generally a time of cheer and celebration, the holidays pose their own set of challenges for seniors and those living with disabilities. The holidays are a time for family and friends, and generally everybody wants to get…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: On Birthdays and Christmases Past
This December 23rd, I am wistful about time passing. Tomorrow is my Mom’s 93rd birthday. It seems like yesterday we celebrated her 90th – time is passing so quickly now that I am older. We met our daughter at the airport last evening and when she walked out of the
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