Tag Archives: loved ones

What makes an occasion special?

When asked if we were going to dinner for a special occasion, it got me thinking about what makes an occasion special. For me, the answer is always spending time with people I love. I also always say that I don’t remember any of the gifts I received for birthdays or Christmas over the yearsContinue reading “What makes an occasion special?”

‘Loved ones’ and those we miss at Christmas…

I have always disliked the term ‘loved ones’ ever since I started working as a Social Worker. The term to me makes a whole world of assumptions about the relationships that surround – and also seemingly support – the people we work with. Even in our own personal world, all the training in the worldContinue reading “‘Loved ones’ and those we miss at Christmas…”

Caregivers and ‘Loved Ones’ and tasks

I frequently read other blogger’s posts and it is interesting to see different perspectives and to consider how they gel with my own. I read with interest a post that talked about ‘Caregivers and Loved Ones’ as it spoke about changing roles. This interested me for a couple of reasons. One is the use ofContinue reading “Caregivers and ‘Loved Ones’ and tasks”