Category Archives: Caring
Safety as detriment
Safety in old age can be a detriment to whole life. It is often oversold. :- Doug.
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Play in nursing homes
Some of us might be confined to nursing homes: that does not inhibit our playfulness. We can still, reflect and see larger, converse and grow. :- Doug.
Intriguing, confusing, precious
These intriguing, confusing, precious elder years. :- Doug.
Boring places
Boring places: nursing homes. Stimulation free. Done to and for. No initiative enlisted. No art work. No Kaffeeklatsch. No conversation. No reminiscing nor reflection. No classes nor learning. No children. Few animals. No interaction. Factory-style arrangement to dispense meds, diapers, … Continue reading
Crisis Medicaid readiness
Crisis Medicaid readiness is how we help. :- Doug.
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Not too much
Be safe, but not too much. :- Doug.
Bernie says playfulness
What is the attitude of play? The stance? How does a curmudgeon or a non-curmudgeon develop play and fun? Are there elements or steps to take? Or is it simply in the genes? Playfulness, says Bernie DeKoven. He is on … Continue reading
When I became
Now I see when I became an elder. In Portland, Oregon on about January 30, 2004, I consciously turned the corner—decided on service. :- Doug.
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Coo with her
She may not understand your words, but see if she understands hugs. Try sounds: coo with her. Long ago touches. :- Doug.
Every time you extend
Every time you extend yourself You learn The world is hospitable You can change You can make things better by that much :- Doug.
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You who work in nursing homes:
You who work in nursing homes: You work with people (I hope) Do you see more deficits or more worth? :- Doug.
Crisis of nursing home
We help families through the crisis of nursing home and Medicaid. :- Doug.
Meaning I might forget
Meaning I might forget. What then? Will I have no meaning? Will meaning have anyone? :- Doug.
An act of kindness and grace
An act of kindness and grace it is to allow someone to do something nice for you. :- Doug.
Mosaic artist
Mosaic artist: in a sense that is my work. People come to me when their lives have become shards. Dad has just gone into the nursing home. Mom is forced to new tasks when she just wants to be a … Continue reading
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