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Archive for July 3rd, 2008

Child Support & Elder Care- They Both Are Important

Posted in accomplishments, Advocating for special needs, charitable organizations, charity, children, Creating, death, drivers, economy, elderly, emergency, family, finances, giving, health, help, hospital, Impact, inspiration, kids, life, loss, medical, mental and physical health, MONEY, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

        This week charities received some press time when it was revealed that Leona Helmsley left a whole lot of money for her dog, Trouble, and charities that take care of dogs.   Out of the billions of dollars that Leona left behind…most of it will go to charitable organizations.  That got me to thinking, while animals are important; and, organizations that work towards protecting them and providing them with care are wonderful…hopefully, some of that money could be used towards charities that do the same types of services for human beings. 

       There really are some great organizations and non-profits out there who really try to make a difference.  I love it when someone creates one when their hearts and minds get touched by an experience in their lives or the lives of someone that they care about.

         Today i read about another one that i think sounds wonderful and hopefully, other individuals will be inspired to create charities when they feel moved to do so.  The one i read about today was called, Kid One Transport.  Their website is:  http://www.kidone.org/index.php  (more…)

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She Chose Death Over Moving…How Sad Is That?

Posted in Advocating for special needs, baby boomers, charitable organizations, children, communication, death, depression, elderly, emotions, family, Fear, finances, Frustration, future, grandparents, health, Heart, help, home, Impact, life, loneliness, loss, love, medical, mental and physical health, pain and misery, parenting, relationships, suicidal, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on July 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »

        I heard a recent news story about a woman in Germany who chose to commit suicide over moving to a nursing home.   Did she not have loved ones to live with; or some other option?   She consulted with a knowledgable person about what drugs/chemicals to mix together to kill herself because she said she had no wish to struggle with a mediocre life.  She was not going to live the rest of her life, living what she considered to be a less than ideal lifestyle for the rest of her life; how sad is that?  Some families park their elders in a home and neglect to visit them; maybe she was afraid of being abandoned in this way. (more…)

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