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AARP Colorado is featuring The Caregiver’s Cairn: A Roadmap to Caregiving, a valuable caregiving blog packed with information about caring for you, while you care for a loved one.
A Grace-FULL Ending
A Lesson in Courage and Grace
A New Year—New Opportunities
Aging-What a Ride
An Amazing Walk
Attitude is Everything
Be Curious About Life
Beach Time
Boundaries – Know Your Limits
Called to Witness
Captivating Goodbyes
Caregiving Lessons from Our Critters
Caregiving Takes a Village
Caregiving- A Colorado Concern
Changing of Seasons
Critter Care
Eager to Learn
Fall Reflections on Caregiving
Fear Limits Life
Goals of Care
Got Bounce
Got Guilt?
Gratitude is a Life Changing Attitude
Great Expectations
Grief Savvy
Helpless But NOT Hopeless
Holiday Blues
Holiday Blues Revisited
Holiday Reflections
Hospice Is About Hope
How Has LIFE Changed You?
I LOVE Caregivers!
Ignorance is NOT Bliss!
It's Time
Legacies of Care
Let HOPE Light the Way
Long-Distance Caregiving
Medical Roller Coaster
Pay Attention
Prepare for a Blowout!
Seasonal Changes
Spring Cleaning
Spring-Images of Caregiving
Take 5
Take a Break
The Art of Receiving
The End
The Family Challenge of Aging and Illness
The Gift of Life
The Kitchen Table Chat
The Last One Standing
The Power of Presence
The Power of Stories
Time to Remember
Unplug—Reconnect with LIFE!
We Need More “Happy”
What Do You Expect?
What does it mean?
What If?
When Life Happens
When The Journey Ends
Who Will Care for Me?
Ya Gotta Laugh!
About the author:
Jane W. Barton, MTS, MASM is a Passionate Speaker, Writer, and Listener
Jane is by nature an educator, storyteller, and listener. These gifts and abilities serve her well in the process of creating relevant, captivating, and transformational programs. She distills complex issues into accessible, easily understood elements using metaphors, images, and narratives thus bringing the topics to life. By accessing, reviewing, and integrating the work of respected authorities, past and present, Jane provides rich, provocative, and enlightening programs. Most importantly, Jane relates the information to the lived experience of serious illness, disability, and aging. Education, whether speaking or writing, must be more than an academic exercise to be effective. Having listened to countless people dealing with the challenges of illness, disability, and aging, Jane knows her audience and artfully crafts her transformational message.
Jane’s professional journey has been interesting, to say the very least. Jane served as the Director of Education for the Life Quality Institute (LQI) from 2005- March, 2011 where she created and presented educational programs to community members, healthcare providers, and national audiences for the purpose of improving the lived experience of those persons and families challenged by serious, advanced, or terminal illnesses. She began her career in hospice and palliative care at The Denver Hospice in 2004 as a chaplain intern. She has worked as a chaplain, bereavement facilitator, and director of education. Prior to her seminary and hospice work, Jane worked as a petroleum exploration geologist/geological manager for 16 years followed by three years in financial services.
In May of 2003, she completed her Master of Theological Studies at Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado followed by the completion of a Master of Arts in Specialized Ministry (Pastoral Care) in 2008. Additionally, she is certified as a spiritual director through the Benedictine Spiritual Formation Program
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