CAREGIVER

In the past few years, we have been hearing and seeing advertisements from schools like St. Augustine and other "saint schools" about CAREGIVING courses. I wonder how much is the demand in America and in Europe for caregivers. Probably, the ageing population is increasing in Europe or probably more families in America are leaving their elder family member/s in care giving centers or in home for the aged.

Personally, care giving is a noble act no matter how some people perceive it. Giving care to someone whom you do not know is an act of charity. As I recall from my third Theology course, PURITY is possible through acts of charity. We can be charitable in many ways. Giving alms to the poor (not to the police!), helping your friend tie his/her shoe, or by simply offering a prayer for the souls punished in Purgatory.

One can be charitable while working that is through care giving. Care givers face the most emotionally challenging work. It's emotionally challenging because it's difficult to understand the lives of other people and the difficulties they faced in the past with their family members who left them. As you will see more in the up coming movie of the only Megastar, Ms. Sharon Cuneta, you will see the sacrifices of our Filipino caregivers in London and how they dealt with the freezing climate and emotional stress. May 28 is care giving day!