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Don Peck

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Care for Caregivers Don Peck  34 minute video of presentation Caregiving is a demanding and rewarding experience. Enhancing the well being of both giver and receiver is the ultimate goal. This workshop uses an experiential model to look at 7 domains of well being developed by the Eden Alternative: Identity, Connectedness, Security, Autonomy, Meaning, Growth and Joy.  We use this framework as a new way of looking at  Care. Our purpose is to maximize quality of life for both giver and receiver. The intention of this workshop is to inspire us to see with new eyes and listen with new ears so that we can be better at  Caring for one another.  My beloved parents, Leland Eldon and Florence Ruth lived into their 90's. When Mom got sick, Dad needed help taking care of her. He did not have to ask his 4 sons for  help. We "circled the wagons" so to speak, came up with a care plan and embarked on an epic adventure.  This was a journey of more  than 3 yea...