Have I done enough already?

Rather than restating conclusions, these excerpts recap concerns from caregivers:

"...if folks were just more supportive of caregivers then care-receivers would get better care. I'm sure of it. I'm not a social worker (I'm an engineer) but I wanted to do something and help improve communication. My kids are grown now. I am less inclined to invest all my skills and talents in a for-profit venture. What will be my legacy?

Given that much, here are suggested ways to collaborate:

1. Go to the site (http://caregivermanual.blog.com/ ). Imagine you are needing some kind of support. Assist by illuminating the mission of the site. Add other things a person would want to read.
2. Go to the site (ibid). Take the perspective of an experienced caregiver. What best advice would you give to others (especially males) about caregiving? (How should we convey this? It might take a few iterations to explain it...understanding unfolds over time and requires association.)
3. Send people to the site (again, http://caregivermanual.blog.com/ ). Extend personal invitations. Envision a place where people can find the help they expected and take from it the hope they needed. It could be very motivational if others contributed poetry and observations of themselves in similar situations. Reflect back your caregiving relationships. Whether you wish to remain anonymous or make private or public announcements, clarifications could add meaning (you can contact me at mlberg@everestkc.net and I will try to help with any modifications). In a few bouts (or after ample opportunities for refinements to gel) future caregiving relationships will benefit from this effort.


This "makes its own gravy" endeavor doesn't micromanage the process of enabling people become better caregivers. Through appreciating diversity we ask the stimulating question, "How can we help you help others?"

Look at Partial Constellation Maps (In Progress) for proof we all spin our wheels. Pursue the possibilities. Things could get better just by our learning to share demonstrated technological capabilities. Improbable things aren't impossible, especially when persons most suited to become caregivers don't give up.

Ask, "How would the ones who help others be helped most?"

It is premature to enumerate our next steps. Celebrate activities done "In Their Names" (ITN). Create endorsements for caregiver support programs. Start the ball rolling in the right direction to gain momentum for the advancement of caregiving relationships."

Caregiving really does make sense even though it might seem complex. Don't relinquish dreams when they are not ready to die. Intolerance is a problem. We don't speak the same language. Want more proof? Take a lesson from Advocacy Work to be done...

Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

Dan