Category Archives: Professional Caregivers
Things we ignore
The things we ignore as attorneys—the feelings, the desire to have the family get along, etc—are the main event for the client and her family. We could help. :- Doug.
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More life in time together
More life out of their days, out of the time they have together—this is something we can help find. :- Doug.
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Want to live their love
People want to live their love when someone needs help in age. I can help these people. :- Doug.
When they will sleep
I see people who can head off a likely disaster by naming an “in case person.” Or now’s the time, and they need a paper to let them talk to doctors, hospitals, banks. I see people at their wits end … Continue reading
“In case person”
People need someone to be their “in case person:” in case I get sick, who will make good decisions for me? Others need some legal authority to make decisions for Mom or Dad or Spouse. Some people are overwhelmed by … Continue reading
Essential for Dad?
What is the essential thing for Dad and for the family in the face of Dad’s life as it is now? Essential for Dad: medical care? Custodial care? Working through the 47 things and perhaps spiritual or religious or psychological … Continue reading
Anything less?
Is there anything less I can do for you? :- Doug.
A good long while
If it’s going to do us any good, this pandemic will have to last a good long while. :- Doug.
I’m going to do
I’m going to do what I can to keep this part of the world turning. More I cannot, less I ought not. :- Doug.
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Won’t read when I retire?
If I say I won’t read my work subjects when I retire, what does that say about the quality of the work I am doing? :- Doug.
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Hung up on results
Don’t get hung up on results Care mightily about reaching across :- Doug.
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Florence Nightingale difference
The difference between care and caring is akin to the difference between healthcare and Florence Nightingale. :- Doug.
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Demented or augmented?
I’m not demented—I’m augmented! :- Doug.
Prayer offering gift
Everything is a prayer, an offering, a gift. :- Doug.
Confused alive
Not being confused is not being alive. :- Doug.