M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed
Let your spirit lead you to the people and places that put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.
I am an educator, caregiver, speaker, writer, and advocate for consumer choice, quality of life, and quality of care for all home and residential care settings. I love being the founder of QH's Caregivers Cafe blog. Please drop by often!
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Caregivers Cafe
Are you currently caring for a family member or spouse? Drop by the cafe to share your insights with Jackie, Jeff, and friends.
As we think about celebrating Thanksgiving this year, may we make it a day of caring and sharing.
May we remember the words of Anne Campbell as we think of those less fortunate or alone: "There is always a place for you at my table. You nev
IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN ...
Last week our country elected our soon-to-be 44th President Barack Obama. Last week President-Elect Obama called upon all Americans to share our vision and ideas for what America can be; what changes should be made; and
"Turning the clocks back always makes me sad", said Carrie. "Me too", sighed Sandy. "Me three", whispered Pam.
Jeff: Well I have the perfect NOVEMBER PICK-ME-UP, shared by a silver-haired gentleman who attended my caregiver's workshop. Aft
Our dear friend Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association just sent all our Cafe friends an invitation to:
A FREE national telephone class and webinar in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated each year in November.
Yesterday people across the country joined in 600 Alzheimer Memory Walks to share their forever love of those taken by this devastating disease; and to proclaim their common belief that together we can, we must, we will find solutions to overcome it
Early this morning, a dear and wise friend dropped by the Cafe to wish us a happy fall season. Robert reminded us that each new season brings new opportunities; new choices; and new decisions; not just for those we care about and care for; but for ou
Our super-sensible friend Barb dropped by last night and heard lots of moaning and groaning about our aches and pains and depression and stress and anxiety - all related to our overwhelming juggling and To-Do lists as family caregivers.
Barb cal
The Cafe looked like a super-charged, really LOUD and LIVELY political rally last night as we got into a spirited discussion about what makes for better caregiving. Three staunch sets of supporters emerged, each with a VERY VOCAL LEADER championing
A few of us were at the Cafe last night feeling down because Chris' Mom who has heart failure has been in the emergency room 3 times in 2 months. Dr. Rudow, our favorite psychologist, walked in as Chris was saying:
If only I had a crystal ball to
