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Greetings ,
Winter thaw is upon us. The days get more light, The layers of clothes get peeled off with pleasure. And we all get tempted to venture out of doors. Unless you're a caregiver for whom the daily routine depends on neither sunlight or spring breezes. But there are ways the spring flowering can empower us and keep us moving.
The Caregiver Space covers all aspects of these experiences in as many mediums as we can muster. Articles, media posts & information are the foundation of our work for you. If you only have a moment to spare, we hope to fill it with meaning and inspiration.
Yet, we know there's more ways to help you understand and different perspectives as well. It's why we entertain ideas exploring our identity as caregivers. We're an accidental voting block The link to the post by Feylyn Lewis is first up below. Next we take pause when one of our own falls ill. What's it feel like when the caregiver awaits a final diagnosis? Scroll down to the 2nd item.
Expanding the way we interact..every Tuesday, tune in to an online radio broadcast in the afternoon and online chat for Spouses in the evening. Dave Nassany, "The Caregivers' Caregiver" has added a co-host, our very own Adrienne Gruberg, to his weekly radio/audio broadcast. It's happening each week at 4pm EST (3pm CST, 1pm PST). For the hands on, keyboard enabled connection, it's the nighttime chat with Bob Harrison,, hosts the Spousal Care Chats every Tuesday evening, 10pm EST (9pm CST, 7pm PST). Remember, we'll leave the chat history live through the weekend for folks who can't "tune in" at the appointed hour. You can read through the discussion and share the sentiments and sharing whenever you have time in the week.
And among the flow from us, we also want to hear from you. Following the Instagram link. our Forums are spotlighted. This Page Listens discussion plays host to a special post we'd like EVERYONE to read and make comment. Its a survey to explore ways to solve social isolationism. We;re looking for new ways to help share our hopes and dreams, struggles and solutions. We want to re-valuing what we each of us can contribute in support of each other.
So Scroll down and click away. The links and previews of selected posts fall just after this intro. As ever we trail off with a post from our friends at The Mighty.
In the spirit of caregiving,,
Paul Nocera
Director, Community Engagement
Paul@theCaregiverSpace.org
WHO AM I?: A LOOK AT IDENTITY, YOUNG ADULTHOOD, AND CAREGIVING
“For, indeed, in the social jungle of human existence there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.” Erik Erickson
The exploration of identity does not occur in a vacuum, and the influence of external factors and persons play an important role in our identity development. This is particularly salient for those young people who provide unpaid care, assistance, and support for their family members with health care needs..
Posted on February 22, 2016 by Feylyn Lewis
ANNIE DIED OF CANCER, IT’S NOW MY TURN TO FIGHT THE BEAST
There’s so many ways I could write this story, but as a newly diagnosed cancer patient of a few hours ago, I’m going to throw the words out there and see what sticks. I really don’t know what to say, but know I need to say something.
Posted on February 24, 2016 by Bob Harrison
Join Dave Nassaney, The Caregiver's Caregiver, along with co-host, Adrienne Gruberg, founder of The Caregiver Space, as they take calls from burned out caregivers, and interview inspirational caregiver experts
This weekly internet Radio Show is broadcast live every Tuesday, with playback as a podcast or audio blog available within a few days of the live show.
Dial-in LIVE TODAY ! Tuesdays, 1:00pm PST(4:00pm EST) (602) 494-5699 to join the Chat: Click the title of this message or the image to the right to go directly to the link for the live show.. or click here to play recent shows online! Whenever you have the time..
The return of our focused chats has begun. Our regular blogger and author of "Because of Annie", Bob Harrison, hosts the Spousal Care Chats every Tuesday evening.
We'll leave up the chat through the weekend for folks who can't "tune in" at the appointed hour.. you can read through the discussion and share the sentiments and sharing though the week
Every Tuesday evening.
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using the Chat on TheCaregiverSpace.org
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the Focus for March 2016 is...
How can we get you talking?!
A semi-formal survey, 2016
For the month of March 2016, getting these answers will be the heart of our outreach to better address the needs of caregivers on our site. Please find the time to answer for yourself, and come back later to read what others have to say as well.
Why talking about death
is an act of love
The only parent-child conversation more excruciating than the birds and the bees is the death talk.
Post on February 26, 2016 by Joy Johnston
29 Secrets of Being a Caregiver
Caregiving can be a complicated job. Whether you’re a loved one or a medical professional, the experience is often exhausting and frustrating. But it can also be joyful and deeply rewarding.
Posted to theMighty.com, by Rachel Kassenbrock on Jun 24, 2015