“ Never give up hope. If you do, you'll be dead already.-- Dementia Patient Rose in The Inspired Caregiver Peggi Speer and Tia Walker
“ Many of us follow the commandment 'Love One Another.' When it relates to caregiving, we must love one another with boundaries. We must acknowledge that we are included in the 'Love One Another. Peggi Speers
“ Gay people were seen as magical, too. I mean, like in many cultures, men were viewed as warriors and women were viewed as caregivers. But gay people, being both male and female, were seen as both warr… Sherman Alexie
“ Even though people experiencing dementia become unable to recount what has just happened, they still go through the experience—even without recall. The psychological present lasts about three seconds.… Judy Cornish
“ Never give up hope. If you do, you'll be dead already.--Dementia Patient, Rose from The Inspired Caregiver Peggi Speers
“ As your care recipient’s advocate, be involved, don’t accept the status quo, and don’t be afraid to voice your concerns. Nancy L. Kriseman
“ One goal of the mindful caregiver is to find ways to not feel ‘dis-eased’ in the caregiving process. Nancy L. Kriseman
“ Offering care means being a companion, not a superior. It doesn’t matter whether the person we are caring for is experiencing cancer, the flu, dementia, or grief.If you are a doctor or surgeon, your e… Judy Cornish
“ An exhausted parent can’t provide the best care, although occasionally, we have all had to do so. Charisse Montgomery
“ An informed parent or caregiver becomes empowered, and empowerment can lead to the best care for our children. Charisse Montgomery
“ But in a home where grief is fresh and patience has long worn thin, making it through another day is often heroic in itself. Melanie Bennett
“ My caregiver mantra is to remember 'The only control you have is over the changes you choose to make. Nancy L. Kriseman
“ She cleared her throat. “Bryan, I know you’ve interviewed a lot of caregivers—”“Too many,” Bryan shot back.She inched her chin up a notch. “I’m not your typical caregiver. I’m different.”Bryan laughed… Josephine Harwood
