Caregiver's Journey Gifts

My Mother Is Dead But Her Body Is Still Alive

City Zoo: Day Care

"I think the most rewarding part of caring for elderly parents is when they call you because they don't want to bother the 9-1-1 people."

'Honey, I wish you wouldn't bring your work home with you!'

Catching Jeffrey To Change His Diaper.

"well done rescuing my son. Now, your final task is to quietly transfer the baby to the cradle upstairs, without waking him."

Medical personnel give their hearts

Retirement homes' 'pill fight'.

Baby sees bottle with math formula marked, 'Baby Formula'.

"Whoa. Someone needs their diaper changed."

Every so often, Madeline gets carried away.

"No more diapers. Simply lift the lid and go here."

"I'm trying to lure in Generation X-ers. They're the new sandwich generation. They're sandwiched between caring for their kids and caring for their parents. So they drink lots and lots of coffee."

'I don't have time for throwing up.'

If these are your medications, what happened to the beads I bought?

'You are a very good nurse. You're actually listening to what I'm saying.'

Handle With Care

"Did you remember my mints?"

Changing the baby.

"When was the last time anyone checked on Mr Klink."

"My service animal for Alzheimer's, sonny!"

"Helmet, check. Harness, check. Knee and elbow pads, check. You may now push the swing."

Tilly Slowboy

"Hey, I got you a beautiful orchid to cheer you up until it turns into just a stick protruding from dirt."

"The patient in 12-C needs comforting."

Complete the jigsaw puzzle of your life

". . . and now it's his memory. Three times on Saturday he asked me what day it was. Or did I already tell you that earlier?"

Child Being Dirty in the Bath.

'You seem quieter tonight. Did they give you something to help you relax?'

'You see doctor I've been increasingly Forgetful.'

"I don't leave home without it!"

"I'll bet she was worn out by the end of teacher's meeting day."

'I said: Leave my son alone!'

'I hope what I have isn't catching.'

"Funny, I don't remember signing up for this."