“Compassion automatically invites you to relate with people because you no longer regard people as a drain on your energy.” — Chogyam Trungpa
Can you think of anyone more deserving of your love and gratitude than a family caregiver?
This question started hunting me last week …and with the exception of my parents for being who they are, and the impact they’ve had in my life, I couldn’t figure out who else would be next in line in terms of relevance and importance as much as a family caregiver!
Can you?
I’ll bet you a turkey leg you can’t!
Caregivers in general, whether they work through an agency, a family caregiver, or a volunteer, are invaluable …they are such an integral part of the fabric of our society that I shudder to think what would happen if they weren’t around.
So who better than a caregiver to show some warm and loving gratitude to this holiday season …here’s how you can do that!
- If you are related to someone caring for your parent with dementia or Alzheimer’s, offer to give them a day off on a day that best suits their schedule, and you can take over for a day.
- Send a handwritten note expressing your gratitude, love, and appreciation for their hard work and dedication.
- Replace them for one day with another caregiver and give them a gift card to a Spa, massage, or Salon day.
- Offer to help them at their own home, pay for a cleaning lady, car wash, or grocery shopping.
- Offer to help the caregiver with Holiday decorations, preparations and gift wrapping . Things like put up a tree, X-mas lights and any other tasks that could prove challenging with their busy schedule.
I’m sure you can come up with at least a dozen more meaningful ways to say thank you to a caregiver, by the way if you do, please share it with us in the comments below!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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