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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.

CALLING ALL CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS...

Fri Mar 12 07:11:08 EST 2010

The National Alliance for Caregivers is asking Caregivers of Veterans who served in WW II, the Korean War, Vietnam War or current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to participate in an important national study to determine: How are YOU the CAREGI

FINDING POCKETS OF JOY IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES...

Sun Feb 28 16:53:56 EST 2010

This afternoon was the first time all week that the Cafe got crowded and our friends sounded excited and joyful. Ann echoed what many of us were thinking: "Tomorrow is March and I am so happy to welcome a new month filled with new possibilities!" M

MAKING TAX TIME LESS TAXING...

Sat Feb 6 11:52:55 EST 2010

On this oh-so-snowy day at the Cafe, some of our friends were discussing how they dread helping their loved ones with their tax returns. Peggy clasped her hands together, sighed, and said: " I'm depressed already just thinking about it. John and I

SILENT PRAYERS FOR HAITI..

Mon Jan 18 20:50:44 EST 2010

There are no words to describe the overwhelming catastrophe that engulfed the people of Haiti last week. Nor are there words to describe the overwhelming grief, sorrow, and fear that all of us are feeling at the Cafe for all the families that have l

Thoughts for a New Year

Sun Jan 3 18:49:01 EST 2010

Long after all the noise and merriment had faded away, a peaceful stillness settled upon the Cafe as our remaining friends gathered together to share some thoughts for a brighter new year. The following are some of our favorites; feel free to shar

BRIGHTENING YOUR LOVED ONE'S HOLIDAY

Mon Dec 7 09:18:57 EST 2009

Yesterday, just as our Cafe friends were pondering what to get their loved ones for the holidays, our dear friend and senior care expert, Patricia Grace, co-founder of Aging with Grace , dropped by to share her "tried and true suggestions for

An Attitude of Gratitude

Tue Nov 24 09:02:56 EST 2009

Jeff and I and all our Cafe friends can think of no better time than during the hustle and bustle of the Thanksgiving Holiday to take a few quiet minutes to reaffirm your personal "attitude of gratitude". No one can deny that 2009 has been filled wi

A TOAST TO YOU...

Mon Nov 2 10:12:13 EST 2009

Each November, our Cafe friends gather to toast the unsung steadfast family caregivers who ease the hearts and minds and spirits of loved ones by being there for them wherever, whenever, and however they need you: Pam: "Here's to YOU for always sho

PROMOTING ENGAGEMENT

Mon Oct 12 10:05:28 EDT 2009

With the warm smell of caramel lattes filling the Cafe, some friends were absorbed in a lively discussion with our favorite psychologist, Dr. Ed Rudow, about how to maintain good health as one ages. Don: "I can't believe that my 84 year old mother st

If I Knew You and You Knew Me...

Fri Sep 25 15:35:11 EDT 2009

With the start of another Fall Season, I thought of all the peaceful, beautiful images this time of year should evoke for all of us. Yet, all around us on the internet and TV, we are bombarded with images of fighting and violence. Surely those imag

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M E M B E R P R O F I L E

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.

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!