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Unplug and Get Your Groove back will still be here for those of you who want to look over some great information and inspiring articles, including the 30 Loving Lessons for Caregivers located in 2009 archives.

New articles for Caregivers will be posted on www.caregiveraccess.blogspot.com and information for Caregivers, including listings of upcoming events will reside at www.caregiveraccess.org. Come and visit us over there and thanks for the long run.

Caregiver Questions #3) Devotion

Do you ever feel that you are holding yourself back or ambivalent about your role as a Caregiver?
Would you describe your personality as flexible or driven? Give an example.
How do you feel about not knowing where all this will take you? Are you committed to the long haul even though you don't know what your future holds?
Do you feel sometimes that the stress you are experiencing demonstrates to others that you are committed to this Caring?

For all my writer friends feel free to submit your stories via email or comments below. For all you talkers, I can interview you as soon as you see 3 or 4 areas that inspire your Caregiving stories. There are 33 areas to choose from for my new book.

Taking the time to care for the Caregiver

I just stumbled on this website called Partners in Care. What a fabulous idea! Check out the site to get some ideas for what you can do. Don't wait for this agency to come to your area. We can already offer our services to those who would surely appreciate a break, no matter how small. A friend used to walk with Alan while I ran ahead. That was the only 20 minutes I had to myself all week. Imagine......Read more in my memoir Living on the Verge of Insanity
If you aren't close by you can send a nice Hug a Caregiver gift.