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Smile, Caregiver—And the Whole World Smiles with You!
I don’t believe you can overrate the power of a genuine smile to create an accepting, joyful atmosphere. Of course, some of us smile...
Terri Vaughn
Jan 31, 20213 min read
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A Welcoming Heart is a Caregiver’s Best Asset
I know through experience that some people open their hearts to strangers and friends alike while others have difficulties letting people in
Terri Vaughn
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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Finding Kindness During Times of Anxiety: Caregiving in the Midst of a World-Wide Tempest
Since this exact scenario has not played out before in our lifetime, it is difficult to know how to cope with the current caregiving problem
Terri Vaughn
Dec 30, 20204 min read
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Accepting Mortality: A Caregiver’s Notes on Two Thought-Provoking Books
caregivers can be supportive by accepting and encouraging the care receiver’s right and need to make difficult end-of-life decisions
Terri Vaughn
Nov 28, 20205 min read
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Put on Your Caregiver Eyes and Look for the Beauty Within
It’s not difficult; it’s just a matter of looking beyond someone’s outer appearance and actions and seeing the beauty of the human . . .
Terri Vaughn
Sep 29, 20206 min read
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As Caregivers We Care For the Spirit Along With the Body
I believe there’s something about humans that transcends the physical —I will call this “spirit” and let you define it as you will. . .
Terri Vaughn
Aug 22, 20204 min read
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Caregivers, Do You Remember to Honor the Cultural History of Those You Care For?
if our own culture is very important to us personally, have we consciously made an attempt to acknowledge the culture of our care receiver
Terri Vaughn
Jun 27, 20205 min read
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Listening: An Important and Sometimes Difficult Skill for Caregivers
Whether you give care to a small child, a person with dementia, or a group of refugees, listening is a skill that will be invaluable . . .
Terri Vaughn
Jun 13, 20205 min read
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Caregivers, Let's Design a Richer Environment For and With Care Receivers
Providing a personalized environmental design can create a new attitude within the care receiver and within yourself.
Terri Vaughn
Jun 3, 20207 min read
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Look Around! Caregivers Are Everywhere
Today I’m writing a tribute to people whom I watched in my younger years as they went out of their way to care for others who were not . . .
Terri Vaughn
May 29, 20204 min read
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Caregiving with the Help of Our Natural World: Forest Bathing and Other Possibilities
Studies show that Nature is a healing place. Being outside in the sun gives us vitamin D and “forest bathing” is being used as therapy
Terri Vaughn
Apr 20, 20204 min read
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Carry the Torch: Caring for Strangers Is a Legacy to Pass On
I will always remember the four years of caring for displaced Central Americans as a time of heart fellowship.
Terri Vaughn
Feb 25, 20204 min read
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Is It Time For Changes in Your Caregiving Situation?
When I find my attitude keeping me from giving the quality of care I know I'm capable of giving, I plan some alone time to reflect
Terri Vaughn
Feb 1, 20204 min read
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Caregiver Relationship: Stranger, Neighbor, Friend, or Family?
I believe you will find that the strangers you care for will evolve into neighbors, friends, and sometimes family.
Terri Vaughn
Jan 17, 20203 min read
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