Compassionate Caregivers Gifts

'We're to spend more time engaging with patients on a more compassionate 'human' level...and here are the guidelines on how to do it!'

"The business consultant has ordered a 20% cut in compassion to save money so I'm afraid you'll have to talk to yourself from now on!"

'The Doctor just finished his rounds. I better go soothe the patient's psyches.'

'I want a second opinion.'

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."

Medical personnel give their hearts

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

"Whoa. Someone needs their diaper changed."

Every so often, Madeline gets carried away.

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

"... And bless my dog, Penny, whose licks give me the strength to carry on."

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

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

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

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

Child Being Dirty in the Bath.

"The patient in 12-C needs comforting."

"I have special needs-- good food, warm bed, fresh water, and plenty of room to pop wheelies!"

Complete the jigsaw puzzle of your life

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

'It's not easy being fabulous and caretaking.'

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

"I don't leave home without it!"

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

"Rescue someone; rescue yourself"

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

'I said: Leave my son alone!'

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

"I get it! I get it! Elephants never forget. Now quit bragging about it!"