Abused, mistreated, ignored.

The Caregiver.  Not always by choice nor the choice to quit.  Where is their Sainthood Medal?  Mother Theresa chose her vocation.  Frequently not the case for 'Caregivers'.  For some Caregivers it's out of an income necessity, for survival.  For others, guilt by other family members who may, or may not do their share of helping.  These people deserve recognition and so much more.  And let's not  leave out the receivers of their care.  The 'patients' through no fault of their own, are put in this position by 'accidents', drawing of the short straw of life if you will.  They also deserve the best we can give to them.  Is all of this easy?  Most certainly not.  It may even become unbearable for both.  Pain, anger, frustration, helplessness belongs to all involved.  Givers and  receivers should be 'Sainthood' recipients.  Hope for the future.  Is this just a 'word' to smooth our consciences?  I 'HOPE' not, but it surely seems that way............................marge