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HippyGirl52
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cholman
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pattys0506
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Anyone caregiving for a spouse, family member, elderly parent or friend. We cover the basics on finding help, how-to's on bathing, food, and life balance. We share some inspirational words. Someone has dealt with your caregiving question before and is willing to help. You'll find support: Someone to take care of YOU or have prayer with... and we are always REAL because we are Caregivers!

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Welcome New members Post contains embedded images

To our new members - welcome. If you have a minute, please posts a little about yourself and who you care for. We are a family and you can feel safe here. We are caregivers and the only thing I a... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
1 reply - last reply: "Thanks for the invite; I know I'll... more" ~ ozarkreader
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Song for today Post contains embedded images

| posted by HippyGirl52
2 replies - last reply: "Thanks, HG... that was wonderful! :) " ~ Luv60s
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Respite Care

My dad is primary caregiver to my mom and they've had hospice help for a year. My dad is really getting tired and I asked hospice what they have so dad can get a break. She told me they have respit... read more | posted by joy333
4 replies - last reply: "We have "inpatient units" - actual... more" ~ Barbiegurl53
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In ‘Sweetie’ and ‘Dear,’ a Hurt for the Elderly

I have often felt this but the New York Times article says how it is truly causing issues...comments??

Professionals call it elderspeak, the sweetly belittling form of address that has always rank... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
3 replies - last reply: "Good article. I already am having... more" ~ SpiritSeeker
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Please add to Calendar

As a caregiver, I know that my loved one is not going to remember birthdays and anniversaries. Please take a minute and post your birthday and anniversary so we can feature you on that day. | posted by HippyGirl52
10 replies - last reply: "To the top... " ~ HippyGirl52
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Things you should know but probably don't

1. Money isn't made out of paper, it's made out of cotton.
2. The Declaration of Independence was written on hemp (marijuana) paper.
3. The dot over the letter 'i' is called a 'tittle'.
4. A raisin... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
5 replies - last reply: "I posted this in my Squeaking Group... more" ~ HippyGirl52
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Lessons from Aunt Grace

Many years ago, I subscribed to Readers' Digest and I enjoyed this article so much that I took it out and put in my briefcase. Often times on planes, when I was feeling particularly put upon, I wou... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
6 replies - last reply: "I am going through a rough spell and... more" ~ HippyGirl52
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Simplify Your Life: Delete Unwanted Commitments

To be a caregiver, you have to find time and this article shows you how to shed some unwanted commitments.

Written on 8/07/2008 by Jonathan Mead who writes about the less boring side of personal d... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
1 reply - last reply: "Think of how many other promises you... more" ~ HippyGirl52
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On your feet - Caregivers!! Post contains embedded images

Let's turn up the speakers and dance... | posted by HippyGirl52
2 replies - last reply: "OH Boy! What a GREAT song! LOVE IT!!... more" ~ Luv60s
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Autumn Blues

For some reason, I was in a real down mood this weekend and decided to go out yesterday and have lunch at one of our old favorite haunts called Native New Yorker...a restaurant that is kind of a sp... read more | posted by HippyGirl52
12 replies - last reply: " SpiritualGraphics.com HG, my... more" ~ SpiritSeeker

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Calendar

OCT
18

Birthday

Cleo (txtena)
NOV
03

Birthday

Albie (hippygirl's husband)
NOV
03

Anniversary

Darrel65 and Beverly

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