Kathy Forer on sun 11 mar 12
O mighty clayers, artists, artisans, potters, ceramists, crafters, makers, =
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layarters! We are a multifaceted group, bound together by plastic earth. Ou=
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experiences are unique, diverse and broad. I call on that wisdom now. =3D2=
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A beloved member of my family had a severe right hemisphere stroke on Janua=
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y 9. She's been in hospital, rehab and now, since Friday, sub-acute rehab.=
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As a primary caregiver, I welcome any advice, either for myself, my family =
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r for our loved one.=3D20
Thank you,
Kathy Forer
Sculptor, web gal and Mac consultant
kef@kforer.com
pdp1@EARTHLINK.NET on sun 11 mar 12
Hi Kathy,
As for the Care Giver's responsibilities and charge, lot depends on what th=
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recovering Stroke afflicted person is able to do...what was lost in the way
of function or mobility, temprement and disposition.
Are they ambulatory?
Can they think straight?
Can they speak and hear normally?
Do they need constant supervision?
Are they emotionally mature and 'realistic', of even sensible temprement,
interested in both neggotiating and accepting help, being co-operative a
Good Sport with the help given, and interested in having autonomy and self
determined action also where appropriate?
Or are they short tempered, resentful, grouchy, mean, violent, etc?
Phil
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From: "Kathy Forer"
O mighty clayers, artists, artisans, potters, ceramists, crafters, makers,
clayarters! We are a multifaceted group, bound together by plastic earth.
Our experiences are unique, diverse and broad. I call on that wisdom now.
A beloved member of my family had a severe right hemisphere stroke on
January 9. She's been in hospital, rehab and now, since Friday, sub-acute
rehab.
As a primary caregiver, I welcome any advice, either for myself, my family
or for our loved one.
Thank you,
Kathy Forer
Sculptor, web gal and Mac consultant
kef@kforer.com
William & Susan Schran User on sun 11 mar 12
Give care as suggested by medical professionals, but my advise is to allow
yourself opportunities to have fun, make art, without guilt so that you
don't burn out and resent the person you are caring for.
Bill
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William "Bill" Schran
wschran@cox.net
wschran@nvcc.edu
http://www.creativecreekartisans.com
On 3/11/12 4:43 PM, "Kathy Forer" wrote:
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>A beloved member of my family had a severe right hemisphere stroke on
>January 9. She's been in hospital, rehab and now, since Friday, sub-acute
>rehab.
>As a primary caregiver, I welcome any advice, either for myself, my
>family or for our loved one.
>
Kathy Forer on mon 12 mar 12
So true. =3D20
I appreciate and value the personal responses I have received, thank you. W=
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iting back gives me an opportunity to gain a broader view on my role and my=
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om's care.=3D20
I'm headed back down to the studio now for more daylight immersion, two day=
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in a row. The light is nearly blinding, good thing I wear lenses now.=3D20
Kathy
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 11, 2012, at 7:16 PM, William & Susan Schran User =
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rote:
> Give care as suggested by medical professionals, but my advise is to allo=
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> yourself opportunities to have fun, make art, without guilt so that you
> don't burn out and resent the person you are caring for.
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