Caregivers Cafe
By Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed

Are you currently caring for a family member or spouse? Drop by the cafe to share your insights with Jackie, Jeff, and friends.


Spreading Summertime Smiles...
  As our Cafe friends streamed in for their morning wake-me-up, they were greeted by a little stuffed bunny sitting on the counter, with his floppy ears dancing as he sang an upbeat tune "I've Got to Hop".  Knowingly, I watched our friends' reactions s
SUPPORT FOR SIBLINGS
   Sundays at the Cafe are always special. It's the day that our friends drop by with their children, on their way to the beach or a baseball game.  It's the day that giggles and smiles abound as older siblings help younger ones choose their favorite c
You are Too Important to Ignore
Long after most of our friends had gone home, a group of us sat sipping lattes talking about how much attention we have given to our loved ones this past winter and spring; and how little attention we had given to ourselves. As I gazed at my Cafe frien
HOPE & PERSEVERANCE: A WINNING COMBINATION
   Several weeks ago, some Cafe friends attended a forum and expo for parents of special needs children and adults.  Listening to the parent presenters, we realized we were in the company of a unique breed of caregivers - those who had woven their pers
The Gift that Keeps on Giving
    Another rainy day outside the Cafe.  Inside, some soggy, down-spirited friends were sipping caramel lattes and sharing possible gift ideas to give loved ones this coming Mother's Day or for their next birthday. As each friend offered a suggesti
TOO MUCH TO BEAR
   Early this morning, a few Cafe friends were sharing some heavy-duty sighs along with their mocha lattes:  "It's just becoming too much to bear", whispered Judy. "I never stop worrying about her (her mother) even when I'm at my office."  As I gazed a
LIGHTING UP LIVES: MOVIE MAGIC & MARVELOUS MEMORIES
   Last night a very special friend, Eddie Kessler, writer, producer, television & radio personality, and Hollywood-in-its-Heydey film expert, created a totally magical evening for some of our favorite Cafe seniors: With his huge movie screen, reel
A LITTLE HELP GOES A LONG WAY
   Several weeks ago, I attended a two-year old's birthday party, one of life's happiest events.  In a corner of the playroom, away from the 10 precious little ones scrambling around with toys of all sizes, sat one little boy all by himself as his momm
Learning on the Journey
  Late last night, after all the celebrating for St. Patrick's Day was over, a group of Cafe friends sat quietly enjoying the companionship of one another...a companionship forged by sharing  thoughts and feelings, hopes and fears on our common, yet un
Car Comfort for Loved Ones
  March is finally here; and with it comes thoughts of sunnier, more active days, and more driving during fun-filled family weekends.   While we would never ever put our little ones in cars without the proper comfort and safety equipment, our good frie

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Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed
Let your spirit lead you to the people and places that put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.
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I am an educator, caregiver, speaker, writer, and advocate for consumer choice, quality of life, and quality of care for all home and residential care settings. I love being the founder of QH's Caregivers Cafe blog. Please drop by often!


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