Sep 30, 2015 | caregivers, compassion, empowering language, Helping people with disabilities, how to help, Independence, overcoming challenges |
Joshua Gorenflo is one of my current caregivers. He doesn’t fit the mold of who I usually hire. He is 29 years old and married to a wonderful woman named Jenny. He has a degree in Christian ministry. He is also one of the most genuinely compassionate human beings I...
Jan 12, 2013 | Attitudes, choices, Family |
Dec 12, 2012 | Attitudes, church, inclusion, Journey, Uncategorized |
The most disheartening thing is that it keeps happening. A few days ago, there was a knock at my door, and I opened it to an unexpected visitor. The gentleman seemed nice enough. Went through the usual initial questions. I responded that I was doing fine today,...
Nov 20, 2012 | communicating respect, Food Stamps, Government benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, negative perceptions, What some people don't think about |
It started out like any other day. I got up and began my morning routine. Washed my face, brushed my teeth, made myself some toast, and then I sat down at my computer. My ritual is to check email first, then Facebook. Mostly spam in email, nothing new there, but...
Jul 21, 2012 | Ableism, Attitudes, choices, communicating respect, Family, Good Decisions, Making people comfortable, What some people don't think about |
I was frustrated to no end. I got a call on Thursday afternoon from my mother. I was out and about getting my hair cut and running errands, so she left a message on my cell. “Call me back as soon as you can,” she said. “I have some news that you are...
