Senior Holistic Living
Greetings!  

Every February, the store aisles are cleared of holiday decor, and red and pink hearts take front and center.  Cupids fly and chocolates are swapped along with cute little notes of affection.  It's certainly hard not to take notice that "love is in the air."

But Valentine's Day is not just for passionate, romantic love (eros). It's also a time to honor and celebrate agape - a gentle, caring, giving type of love. And who better to represent the true nature of this special, yet rare, love?  Why caregivers of course! 

We love you, caregivers.  And we wish you a very happy Valentine's Day. Honor yourself this month, and take the time to acknowledge all that you do.

Don't forget to tune into The Caregiver Hour radio show on Mondays from 11am to 12pm.  Listen live, and phone in your questions to 877-897-8255.

Live well,

Kim Linder
Senior Holistic Living

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Live 11AM to 12PM EST on Mondays Clear Channel 1250 AM WHNZ Impact Radio in Tampa (www.whnz.com)


The Heart of a Caregiver
In celebration of Valentine's Day...   

 

 

The heart of a caregiver is tender but strong.
Open and hopeful.
It is hope that is reborn daily
After nights of worry and little sleep.

The caregivers heart is capable of forgiveness
And friendship that knows no boundaries.
It breaks often but grows stronger
After each tear in it's seams.

A caregiver's heart can find answers
Where no one else can
And can give solace to even
The most tortured soul.

In the life of a caregiver ,
Many tears fall . Sometmes
Quietly and softly;
Sometimes with anger and confusion
That seems to force
Hot wet rivers of frustration down their cheeks.

A caregivers work is never done
And is often given with lots of
Love but little recognition.
Even when blame is everywhere
And all roads seem like deadends,
The caregiver stays on the job.

Because a careagivers heart is
A beautiful thing.
It loves without condition.
And it always sees what is possible
Rather than what it is a problem.

 

Leeza Gibbons
 


 

Have something on your heart? Contact Senior Holistic Living today!  

 
About
Senior Holistic Living
Senior Holistic Living is a comforting resource for caregivers who are seeking guidance, encouragement, and more balance in their life. We are a reminder that caregiving does not have to be a mindless duty - that it can, in fact, be a mindful opportunity for the caregiver's own growth. 
 
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If you need advice or have unanswered questions, our recommended resources will be both helpful and reassuring. If you yearn to feel more connected to your feelings and thoughts but are not quite sure how to make it happen, allow us to lend a hand. And if you simply seek respite during a time of crisis, we can help you find peace. We'll show you how to create balance and minimize stress so that you can make better and more conscious decisions.
 
 

 

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