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Gifts for Caregivers

Posted by Becky, Volunteer Mentor @becsbuddy, Nov 19, 2019

I found this great list in Spry Living magazine which came in my newspaper. Some great suggestions!
1. Time Off. Give someone a day off or a weekend off.
2. Monetary Support: “ a friend gave us a monthly parking pass at the hospital. It made things so much easier”
3. Quality Time: Take a treat and just sit and visit
4. Meals: “when my daughter was struggling with cancer, her friends took turns bringing us prepared dishes, and it was a godsend.”
5. Child or pet care: Add your friend’s dog to your daily walk schedule! They are often forgotten
I recently read where one lady made a quilt from her friend’s daughter’s clothes. It made a great, warm, comfort quilt for her friend! Now, we can’t all make quilts, that’s for sure! What ideas do you have? Something you’ve done or has been done for you?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Caregivers Support Group.

dianekbrown | @dianekbrown | Jan 15 3:36pm
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@sillyblone

I have a friend like that as well! Calls and asks thoughtful questions.
She bought a great pie to eat! We laugh and enjoy each other. My spouse does enjoy her as well. Hugs to everyone!

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What a sweet reply! Thank u!!!!

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | Jan 15 4:37pm
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@dianekbrown

What a sweet reply! Thank u!!!!

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You are quite welcome! Hugs

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kaylin7 | @kaylin7 | Jan 18 7:17am
In reply to @georgette12 "Interesting topic re caregivers who help their loved ones. I do agree. But I'm wondering how..." + (show)
@georgette12

Interesting topic re caregivers who help their loved ones. I do agree. But I'm wondering how many families utilize the services of home health agencies like Visiting Angels, so that caregivers come into the home to do homemaking, personal care, and medication or insulin shots. It can be paid by Medicaid or private insurers or even Medicare. Or private pay. I am employed as a caregiver and we don't get paid much. And most families take us for granted in terms of all we do. It is emotionally exhausting, as well as physically and mentally. The only gift I value is the sincere appreciation of the family, and a client who really wants me there personally.

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As cnas(20 yrs) we do need a support group, more pay and feel appreciated. I know when I did homecare I felt like I was between the patient and their family.

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elliottw | @elliottw | Jan 19 8:42am

Valentine Day is coming up and a bouquet of flowers is a nice way of showing appreciation to a caregiver, even if you send it to yourself.

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | Jan 19 6:27pm
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@elliottw

Valentine Day is coming up and a bouquet of flowers is a nice way of showing appreciation to a caregiver, even if you send it to yourself.

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Love it!💜👍

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jan 20 5:05am

Something I appreciate is when someone calls and says I’m in the store, is there anything I can pick up and bring you, like paper towels, dish detergent, incontinence supplies, etc. This helps since I’m usually so busy with various tasks. Or volunteering to stay with one parent, when I have to take the other one to a doctor’s appointment.

What I don’t appreciate or understand is when guests arrive during meal time with no food and just sit and talk. They don’t seem to expect to be served a meal, but they disrupt our meal time. It’s surprising how often this happens for lunch and even dinner! I’ve considered asking them to go pick up the meal and if they can pay for their own. And I will provide money to cover my family’s meal. Why do you think people do that? It’s so rude and just adds to my workload and stress.

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labrown | @labrown | Jan 20 8:42am
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@elliottw

Valentine Day is coming up and a bouquet of flowers is a nice way of showing appreciation to a caregiver, even if you send it to yourself.

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That is a very good idea! Thanks for sharing.

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