Merriam Webster defines Perseverance as “the quality that allows someone to continue trying to do something even though it is difficult”. If we reflect on that definition for a moment, what comes to mind is the fact that it does not mean we succeed. It is merely action. So what
Read more →Change is a word that often elicits a negative reaction. Why do things have to change? How will this affect me? It is often difficult to wrap one’s mind around changes, especially if you can’t see why the change is happening. What most people forget is that change is very
Read more →As the end of life draws near, we journey into an area that most of us know little about. Despite the good work of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and others who have shed light on the dying process, it remains a topic we shy away from and prefer not to discuss. I
Read more →Combatting the effects of burnout can become a daily battle. No matter who you are or what your position is, it can become emotionally and physically draining to care for the most vulnerable of our society; to care for the people who rely on others to provide the most basic
Read more →When a client is unable to do things for themselves, whether it is their personal care or cleaning their home or even preparing their own meals, we as caregivers and providers need to keep in mind how our clients may be feeling. Perhaps our client was once the one who
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