Comments on: Embracing Caregivers #CareforaCarer

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:01:05 +0000

In reply to Monica Parlee. Thank you for taking time to comment Monica and for sharing about this phenomenon as well. I know it's true. I have known maybe one or two unpaid male caregivers

By: paula schuck

paula schuck — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 13:55:49 +0000

In reply to Louisa. Thanks Louisa< Support and awareness are crucial.

By: Louisa

Louisa — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 22:43:41 +0000

Caregivers are super important. As a health care professional, I can imagine how hard it must be for caregivers sometimes. And putting the health of those they care about before their own is not uncommon. Caregivers deserve to be recognized because of the significant role they play in the quality of life they provide for those they care for.

By: Aileen Adalid

Aileen Adalid — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 19:10:47 +0000

This is such an informative post! I come from a country who produces a lot of manpower who are caregivers and I have relatives who are caregivers themselves. Sometimes we always need that little extra help!

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 01:15:04 +0000

In reply to Olivia. Olivia: I haven't really searched that out. I need to get up to speed on it. Thanks Olivia.

By: Censie Sawyer

Censie Sawyer — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:49:04 +0000

YEs. This post hits home. I cared for my husband when he had a life changing surgery a few years ago. Thankfully he is back to work now. It is taxing. And I Have seen my grandmother and mother do the same. Women take it all on! We are strong but we do need to remember to take care of our selves as well.

By: Nadalie Bardowell

Nadalie Bardowell — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:38:40 +0000

Wow this post has been very informative and serves as a reminder that not all heroes wear capes. My mother cares for her step mother for years and hired PSW’s to work with my grandma when my mom had to work. She took care of my grandmother, mentally, physically, and financially. I really respect her for that.

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 04:09:57 +0000

Wow you are really busy. Caregivers get all the respect in the world from me. It’s not an easy job at all.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 03:37:22 +0000

Oh wow Paula. I knew you were busy, but I had no idea you had so much going on in your family. Did you see the new Family Caregiver benefit for adults starting December 3?

By: Monica Y

Monica Y — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 02:37:27 +0000

I have plenty of respect for caregivers. I hope you get to take some time to rest and recharge batteries in between. I really think all caregivers should get pay, but if you are not being paid, at least try to take some time off and plan a trip or a vacation. Caregivers are so important. They do the job most people do not want to do. Good luck to you.