As a caregiver I am responsible for my loved one's well being. Sometimes it requires a lot of self-discipline to convince the patient to do things that they really don't want to do and that I want to do even less (i.e. baths, enemas, etc.). But these things must be done and it is important that they be done with a sense of humor, love and sensitivity. There is also a metaphysical bonus: Catholics earn grace, Buddhists gain merit, Hindus create positive karma and according to my Mom, everyone gets a gold star in heaven for each good deed. ~Jack
