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Cultural Diversity and Caregiving
When I was much younger and working as a CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) I had an inspiring and mind-opening experience while on a shift with another CNA of Native American descent, Alice. As a cultural norm, out of a show of respect, she did not look people in the eye. From my Caucasian North American (N.W.) perspective… when people look…
Our Elders: How to Gather the Stories of a Lifetime
My beloved mom says life is a series of “lefts” and “rights” — choices and decisions — that inform our days and decades. There are several reasons to write down your own story or that of a loved one. Our stories are the thread in which we are woven, a pattern unique to each person…
Are You a Part of the Sandwich Generation?
NPR is looking for a family to interview for a report on financial pressures facing the so-called “sandwich generation.” Are you caring for young adults and elderly parents at the same time, or do you know someone who is? How do you balance your budget and your needs? Follow the link and let NPR know…
Should Caregiving Be Tax Deductible?
My neighbor, Leslie, is one of those amazing women of the “sandwich” generation. She parents two young girls and her mother lives with her as well. According to the Pew Research Center, just over 1 of every 8 Americans aged 40 to 60 is both raising a child and caring for a parent. I would…
November 2011 is National Caregivers Month
Each year since 1997, the President of the United States has honored family caregivers by Presidential proclamation. What began as National Caregivers Week in 1997 has grown into National Caregivers Month. On November 1st President Obama proclaimed November 2011 National Caregivers Month. Its purpose is to “encourage all Americans to pay tribute to those who…
