Caregiving Gifts

Comparison list of old age and youth.

'As you can see, your wife left a few messages reminding you to check your blood sugar.'

"Did you remember my mints?"

"He thinks it's the weather channel."

"If it's any consolation, toward the end he was high as a kite."

The Sandwich Generation.

Annual caring for elderly parent marathon.

Man reads note, which reads: Have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, I don't know where your dinner is.

I'm afraid nurse Wilcox can't have a supportive caring chat with you until she's had the appropriate training.

'He's playing air violin. Studies show it reduces compassion fatigue.'

'I want to send a get-well card to my husband's nurse.'

The sandwich generation

"And when it comes to looking after mum, Maureen's always happy to lend her support."

"Terry had to put his mom in an aquarium."

'I wish I knew now what I knew then...'

40 years later...

"Gee, Mom, I'm sorry you're sick, but can't we get a sub?"

MOTHER: All generations of family pester her: Did you iron my shirt? Can I get my ears pierced? etc

"It's a pet, not a video game."

Nurse and patient

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

'How long did you intern with Grandma before you became a full-fledged Mom?'

'Mr. Franklin. What did I tell you about wheelies in the hallway?'

"You want the truth? I can't remember the truth!"

"Since you're going shopping, I've made a little list of a few things I need. . ."

'He's a completely different person when he gets his hands on a zimmerframe...'

'If it weren't for diapers, I'd have nothing in common with him.'

'Come on, mom! Is there anything better than hearing your school's closed due to snow?'

'Another Monday morning with me and my incompetent caregiver.'

'Sorry, Mister Higgs, but I'm not allowed to chew the meat for you.'

'We all have trade-offs in life, Mrs. Quigley. I wanted to be a bartender.'

'Hug someone you love today, but don't break them in half.'

Zookeeper who looks after the elephants has equally large wife.

"I'm taking him off wife support."

'Well, dad, it's either this or no bath.'