"All glory comes from daring to begin." Anon.
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"We can be absolutely certain only about things we do not understand." Eric Hoffer
“Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot.” Clarence Thomas
"Getters don't get--givers get." Eugene Benge
"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." Mark Twain
"When a stupid man is doing something he is ashamed of, he always declares that it is his duty." George Bernard Shaw
"I've been on a diet for two weeks and all I've lost is two weeks." Totie Fields
"The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people, they think it's their fault." Henry Kissinger
Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
"The greatest of faults, I should say, is to be conscious of none." Thomas Carlyle
"If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates." Jay Leno
"If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work." Thomas Watson
"You do not have to be superhuman to do what you believe in." Debbi Fields
"Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world."
George Bernard Shaw
ANGELS FOR HOPE
Angels for Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers free crocheted angels for anyone in need of hope.
We attach a small card with the angel to say to an injured or ill person, you are not alone, others do care, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
At your request we can let it be known that you requested the item.
In addition to crocheted angels, we also offer butterflies and smiley faces
To request an Angel click on the picture below:
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"If you eyes are blinded with your worries, you cannot see the beauty of the sunset." Krishnamurti
An excellent site to go to in order to find out more about patient care. Although it is not ALS Specific it does give you some good methods of communication and assisting PALS. The link to the site is www.rehab.on.ca and then click on education. Please return when you have checked it out. Thanks.
"There is no disappointment we endure one-half so great as what we are to ourselves." Philip James Bailey
"You can live a lifetime and, at the other end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself." Beryl Markham
"When do you think the family will get over it?"
"Death is really just a part of life."
The language surrounding death never sounds adequate. Maybe because there are many things we assume about death and mourning.
Myth 1: Mourning has an ending point. It doesn't. It requires work. It does get better. It does become manageable. But the experience changes us as well. A favorite song can still bring a moment of sadness. Seeing a couple stroll through a park can bring a tear or two as you remember how it used to be. Mourning is a natural and personal process that only you can pace. It cannot be rushed and it cannot happen without your participation.
Myth 2: Grief is like an illness, there's a cure. Grief has certain recognizable symptoms some people incorrectly consider signs of illness. That, coupled with your great wish to stop the pain or hurry the grieving process, can prompt you to turn to medications for help in coping, sleeping, and carrying on.
Grief is not an illness. It does not happen just to you. While many widowed persons, especially women, say that they were offered prescription medication following the death of their spouses, most felt the drugs only delayed them from facing their pain. If you find yourself looking forward to the next pill, you may need help.
Myth 3: We shouldn't speak of the dead. Many times, we avoid mentioning the deceased's name, because we don't want to cause undue pain to the griever. Actually, quite the opposite is true. Sharing memories and even talking about what the deceased might think about the current moment — "there's too much garlic", "what an amazing game" — let's everyone know the person is remembered and still loved.
Myth 4: You don't need counseling. Counseling is not a sign of weakness. Just as we may seek help and guidance from an accountant or attorney for financial or legal matters, it is often beneficial to seek help from a counselor who specializes in grief and loss. Others may prefer to be with other people who have experienced a similar loss. Support groups for widowed men and women are available in many communities.
"Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections." Saint Francis de Sales
Lifting, Moving and Handling
"Protection and security are only valuable if they do not cramp life excessively." Carl Jung
TO READ TIPS
"It is easy to be brave from a safe distance." Aesop
1. Watch fish swimming in a tank
2. Watch a fire burning
3. Hot bubble bath
4. Squeeze a soft ball
5. Punch a punching bag
6. Write or talk to a friend
7. Play with a yo-yo
8. Exercise
9. Listening to music
10. Hobbies. (If all else fails.....A BIG glass of WINE)
"Attention to a subject depends upon our interest in it." Tyron Edwards
As a caregiver, you have the right to:
1. Acknowledge your feelings
2. Recognize your limits of endurance & strength
3. Take time out to learn care giving skills & seek out accurate information
4. Ask for help
5. Receive appreciation & emotional support
6. Take time out for your own health, spirit & relationships
7. Provide care at home as long as you are able but remember - no one can be a caregiver forever
8. Access available services that aid in caring
9. Take pride in your accomplishments & applaud your courage
10. Take care of yourself - this is not a selfish act
11. Protect your individuality/identity
12. LAUGH!
"Good people are good because they've come to wisdom through failure." William Saroyan
· Protect Yourself Against Caregiver Burnout
This is a special place just for caregivers -- where you can find information to help you make decisions or find help when you need it, but mostly it's my hope that here you'll be reminded to take care of yourself. If you fall apart, there will be two of you needing care. Take it from one who knows!
If you learn nothing else from this Web site, learn to look after your self. Please.
"Hold your head high, stick your chest out. You can make it. It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes…. Keep hope alive." Jesse Jackson
Source: Toronto Hospital
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"We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality." Marcus Annaeus Seneca
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