
Thought of the Week: Take Care
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.
You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.
They invented hugs to let people know, You love them, without saying anything.
The beautiful thing is, music can be like a time machine. One song can take you back to a moment in time like nothing else
Dementia does not rob someone of their dignity. It’s our reaction to them that does.
The only way to retain love is to give it away.
There are 2 ways to spread light. To be the candle, or the mirror that reflects it. 071223
(Thought of the Week) “Sometimes we need someone to simply be there. Not to fix anything or do anything in particular, but just to let us feel we are supported and cared about.”
Care partners don’t get paid. It’s not because they’re worthless.
It’s because they’re priceless.
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than
Walking alone in the light.
The heart that gives, gathers.
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