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Growth involves change

Posted by: caregiverspirituality on: April 19, 2008

This is on a fellow minister’s website.  His quote of the week is pertinent to caregiving:
“Change is totally unavoidable.  Growth is completely optional.”
-Rev. Neil Westbrook. 
Visit Neil at www.neilwestbrookblog.wordpress.com.  Neil is pastor of Neel Road Baptist Church in North Carolina.

Transitioning into the caregiving role may lead to grief

Posted by: caregiverspirituality on: February 22, 2008

Becoming a caregiver is one of the most difficult transitions in a person’s life.  Often, caregiving occurs when a spouse, child, or parent requires assistance on a daily basis, be it due to illness or special needs.  Many people are not prepared to take on the caregiving role, especially since the role is one that [...]

Welcome to Caregiver Spirituality

Posted by: caregiverspirituality on: February 17, 2008

My name is Joe LaGuardia, and I am doing a doctorate in spirituality.  My focus is on spiritual direction for caregivers who are attending to their aging parents. 
The Caregiver Resource Center notes that one in every four Americans is a caregiver and that that number will double in 2011 when a majority of baby-boomers will reach the [...]