Caregiver Stereotypes Redefined

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Southbridge, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

Taken care of an elderly person that no one else had the time to do. I used to go over her apartment and sit and talk to her, give her medications and try to help out in any way I could. She had dementia and it got to be overwhelming for me so she now resides in a nursing home.

Why are you participating?

Being a grandmother is the most rewarding experience other than being a parent.

Southbridge, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I stopped traffic to rescue a frozen in fear squirrel that got bounced around under a speeding truck. I held and comforted the squirrel. Sad to say, the squirrel did not survive the ordeal.

Why are you participating?

Explore labels self assigned, and assigned by others. Challenge what I thought I knew about another. Deeper rapport.

Portsmouth, VA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I will continue to teach my children and their friends how to be kind in the world. Especially to people less fortunate. I cook holiday meals and deliver them to the homeless. Started in 2021.

Why are you participating?

Supporting my children in the Many Voices Chorus.

Worcester, MA
United States

Tell Us Your Good Deed

I work to improve access and equity in my community from technology to public transit and believe that bringing joy to others is what can produce the most joy for ourselves

Why are you participating?

The concept is so pure and very human.

Oakham, MA 01068
United States

I organize and encourage socializing with one or a small group WHILE physically distancing. Being safe does not mean solitary confinement. People need to interact and laugh to deal with the stress in their life. I also spend weeks at a time staying with my 96 year old mother several hours from me as I share caretaking with several siblings. As I can not teach painting at senior centers, long term care facilities and children's camps during all this I do paintings of peoples pets and homes to...