Caregivers Three
Bobbi, Gregor, Erica When I started The Imperfect Caregiver blog I did it because I had felt so very alone during the time I was caring for...
View ArticleWhen You Fall to the Floor and Shatter
Caregivers and those in their care have been tipped over by the gusts of life. Many of our loved ones have fallen and broken bones, many more have had memories break away piece by piece creating razor...
View ArticleCaring Takes Courage
Caring takes courage. The courage to open your home and heart to what is to come. The courage to advocate fiercely for those in your care. The courage to know the day may come when you will hear the...
View ArticleCaregivers Are Beautiful
Caregivers are unique in every way. It is the caring we do that brings us together and links us in a way that cannot be broken. Know that the Imperfect Caregiver understands how special you are, even...
View ArticleNO!
NO! Two letters that exude tremendous power. It’s easy to say and has a huge impact. It soon becomes a favorite word for people in our care. It’s time to eat. Are you hungry? No. It’s time for bed. You...
View ArticleRemembering Rodger
Rodger Carducci July 26, 1926 – July 26, 2009 A year ago today I celebrated with family friends the release of Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver. The day was one of joy mixed with sadness as were...
View ArticleGiveaway for Caregivers
Free to Followers of The Imperfect Caregiver (US Residents Only) Caregivers need all the support they can get. One way to increase awareness is to show the world how many of us there are, including...
View ArticleCaregifted Offers Respite for Longtime Caregivers!
http://www.caregifted.org/ Poet wins $500,000 grant, spends entire sum on vacations for caregivers of the severely disabled byJen Hayden Heather McHugh creates beauty beyond words. In 2009, Seattle...
View ArticleA Fearsome Intimacy
When we hold our infants in our arms we are filled with awe and hope for the future. We envision a life of promises fulfilled. We never picture them feeding us, holding our hand to keep us from...
View ArticleMedicare and Respite Care – What Does it Cover?
When it comes to our loved ones that may be living with health conditions that hinder their ability to perform everyday functions, we want to provide them with the best care. Statistics show that...
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