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| CARE GIVERS FROM THE HEART As we move past the pain, frustration and anger, an air of acceptance and understanding settles in our hearts. It is not about us, the care giver, but perchance, about them, in a supporting way. We watch our loved one (in my case, my mother) make the final journey. I find it rewarding to be there for her, hold her hand, and make her as comfortable as possible, and even though it is sometimes a burden, it is also a blessing. CAREGIVER'S ROLODEX AARP An advocacy group for people 50 or over, offering local programs on dealing with grief, handling finances, medical insurance and safe driving Administration on Aging Their Eldercare Locator (800-677-1116) can direct you to services in your area AGE NET Comprehensive information about eldercare products and services, plus listings of 17,000 nursing homes nationwide, some with descriptions and photos ElderWeb.com One of the most comprehensive gateways, with links to thousands of eldercare sites National Association of Professional Geriatic Care Managers Publishes a director of care coordinators nationwide National Council on the Aging Information on all aspects of aging National Council of Senior Citizens Underwrites subsidized housing and runs job programs for seniors Social Security Administration 800-772-1213 Information on Retirement, Benefits, Medicare & Medicaid this is my mom (we all call her GrandMa) & me, MaRi |
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| "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who receives whomever I send receives Me; and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me" John 13:20 |
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| Grandma reading her Bible. |
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| pictures taken on 9/1/01 |
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| pic taken on 9/15/01 |
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| click on my picture to read my story of how I became my mother's caregiver. Believe me, it hasn't been easy, but it does has its rewards & daily blessings |
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