M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed
Let your spirit lead you to the people and places that put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.
I am an educator, caregiver, speaker, writer, and advocate for consumer choice, quality of life, and quality of care for all home and residential care settings. I love being the founder of QH's Caregivers Cafe blog. Please drop by often!
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Caregivers Cafe
Are you currently caring for a family member or spouse? Drop by the cafe to share your insights with Jackie, Jeff, and friends.
Dear Cafe Friends:
A toast to all of you, wishing that 2009 brings you and yours a year filled with Hope, Health, and Happiness...and new Opportunities to make all of those things come true.
We are looking forward to longtime and new friends
Rene Cantwell, our dear caregiver friend and publisher of FOLO magazine for caregivers stopped by to offer us some Holiday Food for Thought:
"Caregivers are very special people. We are problem solvers, creative thinkers, and most of all--we want
Now that Turkey Day is done, 'tis the season to think about helping Santa get terrific holiday gifts for elders that we care about.
Some friends gathered at the Cafe this weekend to sip steaming hot peppermint lattes and share some of their most
As we think about celebrating Thanksgiving this year, may we make it a day of caring and sharing.
May we remember the words of Anne Campbell as we think of those less fortunate or alone: "There is always a place for you at my table. You nev
IF NOT NOW, THEN WHEN ...
Last week our country elected our soon-to-be 44th President Barack Obama. Last week President-Elect Obama called upon all Americans to share our vision and ideas for what America can be; what changes should be made; and
"Turning the clocks back always makes me sad", said Carrie. "Me too", sighed Sandy. "Me three", whispered Pam.
Jeff: Well I have the perfect NOVEMBER PICK-ME-UP, shared by a silver-haired gentleman who attended my caregiver's workshop. Aft
Our dear friend Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association just sent all our Cafe friends an invitation to:
A FREE national telephone class and webinar in honor of National Family Caregivers Month, celebrated each year in November.
Yesterday people across the country joined in 600 Alzheimer Memory Walks to share their forever love of those taken by this devastating disease; and to proclaim their common belief that together we can, we must, we will find solutions to overcome it
Early this morning, a dear and wise friend dropped by the Cafe to wish us a happy fall season. Robert reminded us that each new season brings new opportunities; new choices; and new decisions; not just for those we care about and care for; but for ou
