Denise shares her thoughts about and insights on the personal caregiving experience.
Several years ago, I worked for a social service organization in Hunterdon County, N.J. I managed several programs that assisted the county’s elderly persons as well as their family caregivers. One of the programs, Volunteer Friendly Visitors, matched volunteers with homebound seniors; the volunteers would make at least one monthly visit to the senior. I
2007 Caregiver of the Year Award: Patty M. Kearns, Teaneck, N.J. Nominated by: Nancy Lewin of Johnson & Johnson Caregiver Initiative; read nominating letter Care Recipient: Patty’s mom Helen, who is 90, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. As of January 2008, she now resides in a long-term care facility. In Patty’s words: When I
Caree: Donna’s mother, who suffered a stroke 13 1/2 years ago. Her mother has a feeding tube and requires total care. Nominator: Mirca Liberti, co-founder, Children of Aging Parents, Levittown, Pa. Excerpt from nominating letter: She is a model, someone who has time for everyone, but does not neglect her major role of caregiving. She
